Abra tourist attractions (Cordillera Region)

Historical

Casa Real

It is the fascia of the first provincial capitol of Abra, manifesting its rich history. It is located at Bucay, Abra.

Gabriela Silang Monument

A heroine of the Philippine history, popularly known as the “Joan of Arc” of the Ilocos, led the Ilocanos’ battle against the Spaniards in 1763. She was the wife of Diego Silang who was deceitfully shot on May 28 of the same year. Today, her monument stands at the town plaza of Pidigan to remind everyone of the valiant stand and the ideals she and her husband fought and died for.

Cultural

Pinaing (Sacred Stones)

It is found in Dumayco, Penarrubia and 6.62 kilometers from Bangued.

In the hollow of a huge Balete Tree are found sacred stones which the village people call pinpinaing as symbols of the anito (spirits) of their ancestors.

Don Teodoro Brillantes Family Museum

It is a private museum which houses the collections and mementos of the Brillantes family with a strong manifestation of the Spanish culture.

Old Roman Catholic Churches

The churches are among proofs of the cultural heritage left by the Spanish colonizers. These are found in the municipalities of Bangued, Tayum, and Lagangilang. The churches in Bangued and Tayum are located near the town plazas and the municipal halls unlike the church in Lagangilang which is not located near the town plaza

Natural

Abra River

This is the biggest, longest and most popular river among the numerous rivers criss-crossing the valleys of the province. It is where all rivers and streams congregate together. This is a perfect place for swimming and fishing.

Boliney Hot Spring

Boliney Hot Spring is located at Bani, Boliney, Abra. This is good for swimmers who love and enjoy taking a bath in hot and cold water. Not only that, the locality offers an unforgettable experience in mountain travel with a winding road cruise alongside and between mountain ranges.

Getting there could be by jeepneys after travelling 32 kilometers of dirt road.

Tugot ni Angalo
Translated as “Footprints of Angalo” (the Adam in Abra mythology) is found in Kabaruyan, San Quintin. The “footprint” is a perpetual monument of Angalo. The people believe this is a real giant footprint in San Quintin, around fifteen meters long, five meters wide and ten feet deep. On a clear day, it can be seen visibly even from a distance.

Libtec Underground River

It is a fascinating underground river located in Barangay Libtec, Dolores. At a distance, one can see a cave protruding at the surface of a seemingly empty field. But underneath the surface is a flowing underground river reflecting the jutting stalagmites, giving one both a sense of wonder. Residents in the area believe that the place is home to some “mysterious” water creatures.

Kimkimay Lake

This is one of the several lakes of the province located at Taquib, Villaviciosa. It covers an approximate area of one hectare amidst hills bordering barangays Taquib and Callao, both in Villaviciosa. Kimkimay Lake, according to legend carried by word of mouth was formerly a dwelling place where several families lived. These families were however engaged in wickedness so the gods punished them by submerging their community into cool water. Today, town picknickers choose the lake swimming and place for fishing.

This place can be reached from Bangued travelling along a 32 kilometer winding Penarrubia-Villaviciosa-Pilar Road which is similar to the famous Kennon Road. Traveling is by jeepneys and mini-buses for one hour.

Sibud-sibud Cave

This is situated along the newly -constructed road of Tineg. It is a best place for nature lovers.

It can be reached after traveling a distance of around 33 kilometers with a time of 1 – 1/2 hours.

Limbo Lake

This is the second lake located at Villaviciosa. Though not as popular as the Kimkimay Lake, due to its inaccessibility by jeepneys and buses, still it offers an ideal place for campers and hikers. The distance to travel is however negligible.

Man-Made

Don Mariano Marcos Bridge

This bridge is strategically located between the boundaries of Tayum, Lagangilang and Dolores at one scenic portion of Abra River.

It is located along the Abra Kalinga National Road which is the third longest bridge in the country today with a total length of 886.812 linear meters.

Tangadan Tunnel

This is a forty (40) meter tunnel located along the Abra- Ilocos Sur National road. The tunnel is a popular benchmark to most of the provinces’ populace as well as to visitors. Dignitaries and other prominent visitors are also welcomed.

It can be reached from Narvacan Junction after traveling a winding 9-kilometer road carved through the hills bordering Abra and Ilocos Sur.

Lusuac Dam

This is the gravity irrigation dam situated at Lagayan. Fishing and swimming in its clear water are fitting in this place.

Reaching the dam could be by traveling, one to one and half-hours along the Abra-Ilocos Norte Road and the La Paz – Lagayan Provincial Road.

Victoria National Park

Victoria National Park is situated atop a hill overlooking the town of Bangued and nearby municipalities of Tayum, La Paz, Pidigan and Penarrubia. A shrine of the blessed mother cradling Infant Jesus was built near the reservoir of Bangued waterworks. Swimmers are also invited to enjoying the swimming pool in the park.

Borikibok Resort

This is located at San Miguel, Bucay, and Abra. It can be reached after traveling the winding 16 kilometers  Penarrubia-Bucay Road. It offers a cool, shady and cozy place for picnic lovers with its heart shaped swimming pool. Dancing conference square located under the shady atmosphere of trees is also available.

Brima Resort

Brima Resort proudly offers swimming pool under shades of mango trees. Thus, the place is ideal for swimmers who love cool water and inviting atmosphere.

This is located in Penarrubia, Abra with a traveling distance of seven and a half kilometers along asphalt and partly gravel road.

Malamsit Calm Spring

This is one of the first resorts developed by a private citizen and is located in the historic lowland Tingguian town of Penarrubia. It offers a dappled swimming pool with clear and serene water amidst attractive plants and shady fruit trees.

This place is accessible by land transportation using jeepneys, mini-buses and chartered tricycles through seven (7) kilometers of gravel road.

Manabo Irrigation Project

This is a P6 million project which was jointly undertaken by the Miserdor, an association of German Catholics, the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture and the people of Manabo. This is a perfect place for students to visit with its Roman-inspired canals, a capacious swimming pool and one kilometer tunnel. The Manabo Irrigation Project is a monument that shows the never-ending collaboration of the local folks with agencies, private or public, in quest of a better quality of life.

The project site can be reached by mini-buses and jeepneys after leisurely cruising along a winding 32 kilometers gravel road. The tunnel and swimming pool is 4 kilometers away from the town proper of Manabo.

Palayan ng Bayan

This is an enormous tract of barren land improved into an agricultural land when the Palayan ng Bayan program was launched in the province in 1974 as a sister program of the Masagana ’99 program. The site covers a sprawling 56 hectares on the top of a hill.

Abra River Irrigation Project

It is a project of the church in Abra and the National Irrigation Administration designed to irrigate approximately 3,900 hectares of farmland in the municipalities of Tayum, Bangued, Pidigan and Penarrubia. This project enables the people of the said municipalities to harvest crops twice a year.

Provincial Capitol

This is a three-storey building situated north of Bangued Town Plaza and northwest of Bangued Municipal Hall. The trees surrounding the building provide a cool atmosphere suitable place for government officials and employees to execute their jobs as servants of Abrenians. This is where tourists gather data and information about the province. Beside it is the Provincial Library, which provides additional knowledge and information through textbooks, newspapers, magazines and other, reading materials. Landscape in front of the Capitol and Provincial Library Buildings boost the panoramic view.

Mary Barbero Park

This is the town plaza of the municipality of Tayum. It proudly possesses a man-made lagoon and a playground for children, not to mention the century-old acacia trees surrounding the landscaped plaza. This park was named in honor of Mrs. Mary V. Barbero, the wife of the late Deputy Minister Carmelo Z. Barbero.

It is located 5.6 kilometers northeast of Bangued.

Malanas Dam

This is a gravity irrigation dam located at San Juan, Abra. It taps the water resources of Malanas River irrigating an extensive portion of the ricefields of San Juan.

Reaching it could be by riding a mini bus traveling within thirty minutes to one hour along the asphalted Bangued-Dolores-San Juan Provincial Road with a distance of roughly 6 kilometers.