' Featuring Luna La Union“Luna: Pebble Capital of the North”
Luna was once called Namacpacan, which is an Ilocano word meaning "one who feeds".
Continuing north from Bahay na Bato we ended up at the town center and at The Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan Church in Barangay Victoria (this church has been declared a National Cultural Treasure). A road at the side of this church leads to the Pebble Beach, some 650 meters away. This beach used to be the site where locals direct visitors wanting to see a pebble beach in Luna. Unfortunately the pebbles here have been almost cleaned out by pickers leaving only patches of stones. However, we were after something else.
Immuki Island in Balaoan town, we continued driving north into the neighboring town of Luna. Immediately after the boundary between Luna and Balaoan we encountered Darigayos Beach. Unlike most beaches in Luna, as we would discover later, Darigayos Beach is a white sand beach. The beach appeared deserted – although there are a number of resorts and some huts and beach cottages here. After taking a few photos we drove off for Luna proper.
Our next destination for this short visit was the famed Bahay na Bato in Barangay Nalvo Norte. Originally a rest house for Dr. Edison and Dr. Purita Chan-Noble, the house became an icon of sorts, with its collection of stone arts and figurines made from pebble stones. The house itself is made up of stones and pebbles and was declared a tourist site by the municipal government of Luna.
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GETTING TO LUNA
If taking public transportation the first step is to take a bus to San Fernando, La Union. From San Fernando take a jeepney bound for Luna. Travel time is about 45 minutes.
If coming from Metro Manila or any city down south you can also take any of the various buses bound for Vigan or Laoag. Asked to be dropped off at Balaoan town. Tricycles going to Luna are available at Balaoan. Both the Bahay na Bato and the Baluarte may be reached by trike from Luna’s town center.
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