Agoo

Welcome to Agoo, La Union, a vibrant coastal town where history, culture, and devotion blend beautifully! As the oldest town in La Union, Agoo is known for its spiritual landmarks, festive parades, and irresistible Ilocano flavors. Whether you’re here for pilgrimage, a quick food trip, or to catch a colorful street dance, Agoo has something for every kind of explorer.

• Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity – A centuries-old baroque church and national religious landmark that attracts thousands of devotees every year.
• Agoo Museum – Home to artifacts, ancient tools, and religious icons that tell the town’s deep historical roots.
• Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) – One of the top universities in the North, giving Agoo a youthful academic vibe.
• Agoo Eco-Tourism Park – A serene place for walks, bird watching, and catching fresh air surrounded by mangroves.
• Beach Spots – Head to the western coastline for a laid-back beach experience without the crowd.

Agoo stands as a proud Ilocano town with strong Catholic traditions and warm community spirit. It’s a place where locals greet you with a smile, offer you home-cooked dishes, and invite you to join their next fiesta. Devotion and hospitality are the beating heart of the town.

Ilocano is widely spoken in Agoo, alongside Filipino and English. Whether you’re a tourist or a balikbayan, the people of Agoo are more than ready to chat, guide, and make you feel at home.

You can’t visit Agoo without indulging in its local delicacies:

• Dinengdeng – Ilocano veggie stew with bagoong flavor
• Bagnet – Crispy pork belly that cracks with every bite
• Empanada and Okoy – Perfect for merienda after touring the town
• Fresh seafood – From shrimp to bangus, caught just off the coast
  Pair any of these with sukang Iloko and rice, and you’re golden!

• Semana Santa (Holy Week) – Agoo’s most iconic celebration, attracting thousands of pilgrims from across Luzon. The Good Friday procession is deeply moving, spiritual, and grand in scale.
• Dinengdeng Festival (May) – A playful yet proud showcase of Agoo’s culinary identity, with street dancing, floats, and cooking competitions dedicated to the beloved Ilocano dish.
• Patronal Town Fiesta (December) – Celebrated in honor of the Our Lady of Charity, featuring concerts, pageants, and fireworks!

From church choirs echoing in the Basilica to Ilocano folk tunes played during festivals, Agoo is a place where music and celebration go hand in hand. Expect traditional rondalla, drum and lyre bands, and festive anthems that energize the streets.

• Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity
• Holy Week pilgrimages and religious tourism
• Dinengdeng Festival and local cuisine
• Historical roots as La Union’s oldest town
• Ilocano traditions and beachside peace