BASILICA MINORE OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY
Site Classification: Historical/ Cultural/Man-made
Level of Development: Major Destination
Location: town proper
Access Road: Mc Arthur Highway
Distance to Municipal Hall: 110 meters
Description: Founded in 1578 and situated at the center of the aged town of Agoo, the Basilica of our Lady of Charity has stood for scores of centuries and is now as one of the long-venerated configurations of the Virgin in the Philippines. It takes pride of its Austrian windpipe organ which is being played during masses and special occasions. It also has an underground crypt where illustrious people of Agoo and religious leaders are laid to rest such as Former Minister of Tourism Jose D. Aspiras and the brother of Juan Luna, Manuel Luna.
Eagle of the North Park
Site Classification: Historical/ Cultural/Man-made
Level of Development: Major Destination
Location: Barangay San Agustin East
Access Road: Jose D. Aspiras Highway
Distance to Municipal Hall: 900 meters
Description: Located few meters from the entry point of Jose D. Aspiras Highway (formerly Marcos Highway) that connects La Union to Baguio City is a giant concrete statue of an eagle with wings widespread ready to take its flight and known as “Eagle of the North.” The Giant Eagle of the North Park symbolizes Marcoses’ power, designed by Arch. Anselmo Day-Ag.
DAMORTIS PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND SEA-SCAPE
Site Classification: Eco-tourism
Level of Development: Underdeveloped
Location: Town Proper
Access Road: Barangay Sta. Rita Central and West
Distance to Municipal Hall: 5.2km
Description: The Agoo–Damortis Protected Landscape and Seascape is located on the eastern side of Lingayen Gulf in southern La Union, Philippines. It was established in 2000 to protect 10,648.94 hectares (26,314.1 acres) of coastal area, including mangrove swamps, seagrass beds, and stretches of fine black sand beaches. It was first gazetted as a national park in 1965 and was known as the Agoo–Damortis National Seashore Park. It covers approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) of coastline of the Lingayen Gulf shared between the municipalities of Agoo, Santo Tomas and Rosario.
It is a BFAR Mariculture Park-Portal project which has 2 Cage Structures, a Mooring system, Boundary Markers, Floating Guard House and Wharf. Its marketing facility is at Damortis Fish Port and Ice Plant.
AGOO ECO-FUN WORLD
Site Classification: Eco-Tourism/ Natural and Man-made
Level of Development: Underdeveloped
Location: Barangay Sta. Rita, Agoo
Access Road: Barangay Road
Distance to Municipal Hall: 5.7 kms
Description: The Municipality of Agoo, La Union has initially developed and transformed the alluvium in Barangays Sta. Rita Central/West into one of the main tourist spots of the town. The AGOO ECO-FUN WORLD was launched during the 435th Foundation Anniversary of the municipality in December 8, 2013. Aside from nature-tripping, amenities and activities are also featured in the site which include boating along Sta. Rita Lake, biking lanes/bike for rent, riding in a carabao-powered wagon, picnic/camping ground and bamboo/nipa hut sheds. Facilities used in the site were all made from indigenous materials to avert disturbance and pressure to the natural facets of the tranquil seascape. This is an eco-tourism project of the Local Government of Agoo.
MUSEO DE ILOKO
Site Classification: Historical/ Cultural
Level of Development: Major Destination
Location: Town Proper
Access Road: MacArthur Highway
Distance to Municipal Hall: 80 meters
Description: One of the remaining American Colonial Era architecture in the Province, the Museo de Iloko is known for its collection of artifacts and other pieces which hold cultural importance to the Ilokanos. The Museo de Iloko is one of the two major Museums in the province. It serves as a home to religious artifacts connected to Archbishops Mariano Madriaga and Antonio Mabutas. Personal items of former president Elpidio Quirino as well as locally excavated Ming Dynasty artifacts can also be found in the museum.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
Site Classification: Pilgrim/ Man-made
Level of Development: Developed
Location: San Antonio, Agoo
Access Road: Cases Blvd
Distance to Municipal Hall: 1.1km
Description: The Nuestra Senora de Lourdes Grotto or more popularly known as Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a pilgrim site in San Antonio, Agoo, La Union where one can see an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in an artificial cave picturesque. It is where the faithful Catholics express their faith in the Blessed virgin Mary and where they ask for her intercession.
Splash Town Waterpark and Resort
Site Classification: Adventurepark/ Man-made
Level of Development: Developed
Location: Barangay San Juan, Agoo
Access Road: Barangay Road
Distance to Municipal Hall: 3.5 km
Description: Splash Town Waterpark is a privately owned waterpark which has recently been opened. Swimming is the primary activity in the said waterpark which was integrated with adventure through its giant slides. A pool playground also serves as an additional amusement for kids and kids at heart. The park also has cottages for rent where guests can have picnics. There is also an events hall where large gatherings can be held. Tourists can also enjoy overnight stay in the rooms within the park.
