Don Mariano Marcos Bridge
CAPITOL AT NIGHT
Tugot-ni-Angalos 
Abra
-the dye capital of the Philippines
Abra is a province of the Philippines in the Cordillera
Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bangued, and it borders
Ilocos Norte and Apayao on the north, Ilocos Sur and Mountain Province
on the south, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur on the west, and Kalinga,
and Apayao on the east.
Abra is hemmed in by the towering mountain ranges of the Ilocos
in the west and the Cordillera Central in the east.
It has an extremely rugged terrain, with mountains and
hills rising along its perimeter and interior.
The plains are drained by the Abra River, which flows
northward from Mt. Data in the Mountain Province.
Abra's economy is agriculture-based.
Its major crops are rice, corn, and root crops;
and commercial produce are coffee, tobacco, and coconut.
Extensive grassland and pasture areas are used for livestock production.
Ilocano is the main language of Abra’s residents,
with a smattering Itneg and Tagalog here and there.
The capital, Bangued, is the largest and perhaps
best-known municipality.
Abra municipalities
bangued
boliney
bucay
bucloc
daguioman
danglas
dolores
la paz
lacub
lagangilang
lagayan
langiden
licuan-baay
luba
malibcong
manabo
peñarrubia
pidigan
pilar
sallapadan
san isidro
san juan
san quintin
tayum
tineg
tubo
villaviciosa
HAVE FUN AND FEAST YOUR EYES
The province celebrates thier foundation day on March.
THe celbration usually shows off a grand parade that
shows Abra's historical stages starting,
from the early pre-Spanish era to the present times.
Don Mariano Marcos Bridge
Located along the Abra Kalinga National Road.
It is the third longest bridge in the country,
with a total length of 886.812 linear meters.
Don Teodoro Brillantes Family Museum in Tayum,
one of the Philippines’ National Historical Landmarks,
holds the Brillantes family collection that shows
the influence of Spanish culture in the country
Old Roman Catholic Churches
Spanish-era churches in
Bangued, Tayum and Lagangilang
Tugot ni Angalo (Footprints of Angalo)
Kabaruyan, San Quintin.
Local mythology has a giant named Angalo
as the Adam or First Man of Abra. Pools around
Pinsal Falls are said
to be his footprints left behind as he knelt
for a drink of water.
Abra River
the longest and most popular river in the province
Boliney Hot Spring
in Bani, Boliney,
ideal for hot and cold baths
Libtec Underground River
Barangay Libtec, Dolores
appears from the distance like a cave in an empty field.
Underneath the surface is a flowing underground river with stalagmites.
Kimkimay Lake and Limbo Lake
Villaviciosa
How to Get There
The province is accessible by land. The best way
to reach it is by bus or by car passing through
Ilocos Sur on the westside of the province. But
for a more adventurous experience, the province
can be reached through Kalinga Province on the eastside.
You can take the de luxe bus of PARTAS
(station located in Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City).
Around town, tricycles are the common
mode of transportation while to get to
the next town you can take the jeepney or a mini-bus.
For a side trip to Vigan town in Ilocos,
you can either take a jeepney or a mini-bus
and travel time is about 30-45 mins.
NOTE: bus leaves by the hour.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
NON-ACCREDITED
King David Palace Hotel
Capitulacion St., Bangued
Tourist Inn
Rooms: 19
Abtemco
Bangued, abra
Lodging House
Rooms: 6
Marysol Pension
Taft St., Bangued
Lodging House
Rooms: 8
Oval Era Hostel
Victoria Park, Bangued
Tourist Inn
Rooms: 12
DiocesanPastoralCenter
Taft St., Bangued Lodging House
Rooms: 10
Tingguian Lodge Complex
Calaba, Abra
Lodging House
Rooms: 10
Villa Soraji
Bangued, Abra
Special Interest Resort
Rooms: 4
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT
NON-ACCREDITED:
A & A Hotel and Restaurant
Bangued, Abra
Bene Disco
Bangued, Abra
Budget Food Center
Bangued, Abra
BWD Ihaw-Ihaw sa Poolside
Bangued, Abra
Gallera Moderna
Bangued, Abra
Jaruji's Restaurant
Bangued, Abra
Jaysid Canteen
Bangued, Abra
Jj Kitchenette
Bangued, Abra
Jolly Baby Restaurant
Bangued, Abra
Kamayan Rest
Bangued, Abra
Marysol Hotel and Restaurant
Bangued, Abra
Pobet Tofer Snack Center
Bangued, Abra
Princess Restaurant
Bangued, Abra
SHOPPING CENTERS
Abra Native Products
Penarrubia
Tel. 752-8511
Baskets, flower pots, flower baskets, etc.
Balbin Quality Furniture
Mudiit, Dolores
Tel. 752-8511
Sala set, dining, bag handler, cabinets
Bello's Furniture
Ubbog, Bangued
Tel. 752-8511
Sala sets, tables, cabinets, door panels
Berona's Bamboo Design
Mudeng, La Paz
Tel. 752-8511
Mirror frames, bags
Bide's Furniture
Dugong, Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Cabinets, drawers, tables, chairs, dining, sala set
Bulbulala Loomweavers Association
Bulbulala, La Paz
Tel. 752-8511
Binakol, blanket, table napkin, bed sheets, tapis
Calixterio's Handicrafts
Capitulacion St., Bangued
Tel. 752-8490
Back pack, bamboo attache case, trays, make-up kits
Campol's Furniture
Cabildatan Zone 7, Bangued
Sala, dining sets, beds, windows, balluster
Charie Maye's Handicraft
Talogtog
Tel. 752-8511
Bamboo hats, baskets, trays, mirror with frame
Dado's Bamboo Designs
Pilar, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Bamboo sala set, bamboo chairs and tables
DBP Woodcraft and Furniture
Poblacion Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Trays, cabinets, drawers, chairs, tables, beds
Duldulao-gacab MCPI
Duldulao, Malibcong
Tel. 752-8511
Chairs, cabinets, softbrooms
Feliza's Loomweaving
De-et, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Table cloth and napkin, blanket, tela, sheet
In-Hand Abra
Patucannay, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Ply-boo, riftgain, tangle wood, lumber
Jeandy Enterprise
Torijos St. Zone 5
Tel.. 752-8511
Tocino, tapa, and other processed meat, cakes
Jomeni Orchid Collection
Torijos St. Zone 5
Tel. 752-8511
Orchids on hanging, planters and ornamental plants
Manabo MCPI
Ayyeng, Manabo
Tel. 752-8511
Woodcarved products, paper trays and planters
Nangparan Rattan Handicraft
Nangaparan, Danglas
Tel. 752-8511
Wall and newspaper racks, cabinet, sala set
Namarabar Loomweaving
Penarrubia
Tel 752-8511
Tingguian attire, tapis, blankets, etc.
RG Astudillo Woodcraft
Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Bowls. Trays, chairs, sala sets, tables
Timpuyog Dagiti Inna Ti Abra
Bangued
Tel. 752-8558
Ornamental plants, flowers, orchids
Valera Enterprises
Torijos St., Zone 5
Tel. 752-8511 processed mango, nata de coco and processed fruits
REST AREAS
ACCREDITED
Surise Shell Service Center
Torrijos St., Bangued, Abra
MISCELLANEOUS
BANKS / MONEY CHANGERS
Allied Banking Corporation
PCI BANK
Philippine National Bank
Rural Banks located in other municipalities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
School of Arts and Trade
Valley College
OISCA - AGRO Forestry Training Center
in case of emmergency
Hospitals & Clinics
Bangued Christian Hospital, Lorben's Hill, Torrijos St., Zone 5 - Private
Abra Provincial Hospital, Barangay Calaba - Public
Seares Memorial Clinic, Zone 4 - Private
Saint James Clinic, Zone 7 - Private
Saint Jude Clinic, Zone 7 - Private
Bobila Clinic, Zone 7 - Private
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abra_%28province%29
http://www.localphilippines.com/destinations/abra/events-and-attractions/
http://www.localphilippines.com/events/1056/arya-abra
http://www.geotayo.com/abra.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangued,_Abra
http://www.filipinasoul.com/2008/05/visit-abra-the-natural-dye-capital-of-the-philippines/
http://www.flyphilippines.com.ph/abra/
http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Abra&func=all&pid=1057
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Abra/Bangued-1409560/Transportation-Bangued-TG-C-1.html
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Abra/Bangued-1409560/Transportation-Bangued-TG-C-1.html#ixzz1r4sjCFvh
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