2024 Luna Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

Baluarte Watch Tower — La Union

Baluarte is a 400-year old watchtower along Luna's pebble-covered seashore that faces the West Philippine Sea. The Spanish colonizers built the tower to keep watch of the olden times' impending pirate attacks, other foreign invaders, and any other dangers from the sea. Originally made of adobe and coral blocks, the restored Baluarte of today is a fusion of the old and new—half of the original adobe structure, which is darker, is wedded to a new section made of lighter red bricks. While this odd-yet-charming difference in shade cannot be seen at first glimpse, entering Baluarte makes it evident. Long before it became an Insta-worthy site as it is now, the Baluarte has failed the test of time. Coastal erosion, brought about by human activities like pebble picking, and a storm in 1996 wreaked havoc on the structure, splitting the tower vertically from the middle; the other half was tilting toward the shore as if with just one more hit, it would collapse right away. #lunawatchtower Famous tourist spot in La Union and the most famous among the six watchtowers. Half of the watchtower had collapsed after it was toppled by big waves and strong winds brought about by typhoon Lando in 2015. It was restored by the LGU in 2017. The Luna Watchtower is on the Luna Pebble Beach and is a good place to catch the sunset. #jmeshadiary #jmeshatravels #travelgoals #wheninlaunion

Kamay na Bato Art Gallery is a unique tourist attraction in Luna, La Union which offer an assortment of arts carved from stones. The art pieces are carved and assembled by Mr. Vong Kim, originally a Korean nation. He graduated in Korea with a degree in fine arts specializing in sculpture. And that’s why Kamay na Bato is a must visit as this man is just so talented. #travelinspiration#scenicspotguide#unforgettableexperiences#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#tripinspired#happynewyear

Exploring Luna Launion,discover the beauty of baluarte look out tower

Baluarte Watch Tower

#bucketlistreboot Historical landmark in Luna, La Union. The watch tower is well preserved and is the perfect landmark amidst the sprawling Pebble beach shoreline. The view is breathtaking and no entrance fee. Must visit in La Union.

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