About Almeida Man-Made Forest
Almeida Man-Made Forest is a roadside plantation forest in Barangay Almeida, Balaoan, La Union, along the Manila North Road in northwestern Luzon. Created through community planting of mahogany and other trees, it forms a dense canopy over a stretch of highway. Notable for its cool shade, uniform tree lines and photogenic tunnel-like appearance, it serves as a popular stopover and photo spot for travelers between San Fernando and Ilocos provinces.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a straight stretch of national highway lined on both sides with tall, mature trees forming a canopy and tunnel-like shade. The site is an open roadside forest with no gates or enclosed park area. Visitors typically stop briefly at the roadside to take photos, enjoy the cooler temperature under the trees, and view the uniform rows of trees extending along the road. The surroundings are rural with nearby fields and barangay residences.
Key highlights
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Dense tree canopy forming a tunnel-like corridor over the national highway
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Photogenic straight road lined with mature mahogany trees
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Cool shaded stopover for travelers along the Manila North Road
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Community-planted reforestation example in Barangay Almeida
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Easy roadside access for quick sightseeing and photography
History of Almeida Man-Made Forest
Established through community-led tree planting initiatives in Barangay Almeida, Balaoan, to create a green corridor and reforest a section along the national highway, later maintained as a local man-made forest attraction
Route
| By road | Located along the Manila North Road (National Highway) in Barangay Almeida, Balaoan, accessible by private car, van or bus from San Fernando City and other parts of La Union and Ilocos Sur |
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| By public transport |