The La Paz Sand Dunes is an 85-square-kilometer (33 sq mi) protected sandy coastal desert and beach located in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines.
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Ecology | |
Biome | Deserts and xeric shrublands |
Geography | |
Countries | Philippines |
States | Ilocos Norte |
Coordinates | 18°13′08″N 120°32′42″E / 18.219°N 120.545°E |
Climate type | Hot desert (BWh) |
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The area is popular for recreational activities such as sandboarding and 4x4 vehicle riding.[1]
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References
edit- ^ "Sandboarding in the Philippines". Sand-boarding.com. Retrieved 10 June 2021.