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This is your travel and transportation guide for Abra.


ABOUT ABRA

Abra is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bangued. The province is home to country's tourists spots like the Abra River, Don Mariano Marcos Bridge, Kaparkan Falls, Kimkimay Lake, Libtec Underground River, Lusuac Spring and more.


Located in the northern part of Luzon, travel time from Manila to Abra would take eight (8) hours on a land trip and a few hours by air via Laoag (Laoag International Airport).

In this guide, you will learn different ways to travel Abra from Metro Manila and different parts of the country such as Baguio, Vigan, Laoag and Tugegarao.

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Aside from traveling via plane, the best way (direct way) to reach Abra (via Bangued) is by taking a bus ride. Here are 7 bus companies that offer regular trips from and to Bangued, Abra:

  • Partas Bus Lines (Bangued to/from Manila, Baguio)
  • Dominion Bus Lines (Bangued to/from Manila, Baguio)
  • Philippine Rabbit (Bangued to/from Manila, Baguio)
  • Sambrano Bus Lines (Bangued to/from Baguio)
  • Viron Bus Lines (Bangued to/from Manila)
  • BBL Transit (Bangued to/from Baguio, Vigan, Laoag)
  • Esonice Bus Lines (Bangued to/from Vigan, Tuguegarao)



Before going to Abra, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.


WHAT TO BRING FOR ABRA

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

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Partas Bus Lines

Partas Bus offers daily bus trips from Manila to Abra vice versa. The bus company's name is said to be reverse version of Persian word "satrap", meaning "governor". The bus company is owned by Mr. Chavit Singson who was the governor of Ilocos Sur for several terms.

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Partas Bus

Coincidentally, "Partas" sounds similar to the Ilocano word "pardas" which means "fast" or "speed". This is probably why their buses are adorned with the Looney Tunes' Road Runner character!

Partas Bus operates a 24/7 cargo and passenger transport service that connects NCR to Northern Luzon provinces and vice versa.


Partas Bus Schedule Manila to Abra & Abra to Manila


PARTAS Bus Manila to Abra Schedule [ Find Tickets ]

  • Cubao - Bangued, Abra
    10:00PM

PARTAS Bus Abra to Manila Schedules [ Find Tickets ]

  • Bangued, Abra - Cubao
    7:00PM, 9:00PM, 9:30PM

PARTAS Bus Baguio to Abra Schedules [ Find Tickets ]

  • Baguio - Bangued, Abra (Deluxe Bus)
    8:00 AM, 3:00 PM


Partas Bus Fares to Abra





Dominion Bus Lines

Dominion Bus was founded in the 1960s under a different name: Times Transit Transportation Co. Although they changed their business name, they retained the same livery of their buses.

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Dominion Bus Lines

Dominion Bus is known for transporting passengers and cargo from Manila to North Western Luzon.


Dominion Bus Schedule Manila to Abra & Abra to Manila


Dominion Bus Manila to Abra Schedules [ Find Tickets ]

  • Cubao - Bangued, Abra
    5:30AM, 7:30AM, 1:00PM, 5:00PM, 8:00PM, 9:00PM


Dominion Bus Fares to Abra

  • Cubao - Abra
    Economy: ₱750+
 
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Viron Transit Bus

Before Viron Transportation was founded, Atty. Virgilio Rondaris was the general manager of Times Transportation Co. Inc. He learned valuable lessons from operating a bus company for seven years.

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Viron Transit Bus

Viron Bus Schedule Manila to Abra & Abra to Manila


Viron Bus Manila to Abra Bus Schedules

  • Manila / Dapitan Terminal - Bangued, Abra [ Find Tickets ]
    4:00AM, 10:00AM, 9:00PM


Viron Bus Fares to Abra


  • Cubao - Abra
    Economy: ₱700+




How To Book a Trip / Reserve a Ticket

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can get a ticket or check available trips online:
  • Go to this link and INPUT the origin and destination in the search box (eg. Manila - Baguio)
  • Input the dates of your desired arrival.
  • Choose if it is One-way or Return trip.
  • Choose the number of seats you wish to book or reserve
  • Then click Find Tickets to search for the available trips



By Taxi or Private Car

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN ABRA



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BANGUED BUS TERMINALS

Most of the bus terminals in Abra are mainly located in Bangued, the capital town of the province. Bus companies like Partas, Dominion and Baguio Bus Lines have their own bus terminals in Bangued.


WHERE TO STAY IN ABRA

Here are some of the hotels and resorts accommodation you book for your stay in Abra (mostly in Bangued):


Abra Valley Grand Hotel



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following are the most frequently asked questions about traveling to Abra Province:

  • Where in the Philippines is Abra located?
    Abra is located on Northern Luzon.

  • How far is it from Manila to Abra?
    About 7 hr. 40 min. drive (433.0 km) via MacArthur Hwy/Manila N. Rd.

  • Is Abra near Baguio City?
    The distance between Province of Abra and Baguio City is 131 km. The road distance is 220 km.

  • What Abra is known for?
    Abra, located in northern Luzon of the Philippines, is referred to as the “Natural Dye Capital of the Philippines” for its abundance of natural dye-producing materials and practices, handed down through generations of the indigenous Itneg/Tingguian people.

Know more about this province by visiting - ABRA PROVINCE GUIDE


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A magnitude 7 earthquake jolted Abra on Wednesday morning and was felt in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.


According to PHIVOLCS, the quake (earlier reported as magnitude 7.3) occurred at 8:43 a.m. and was located at 17.63°N, 120.74°E - 002 km N 20° east of Lagangilang in Abra. It had a depth of 025 kilometers.

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The quake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at the following intensities:

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  • Intensity VII - Bucloc and Manabo, Abra
  • Intensity VI - Vigan City, Sinait, Bantay, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur; Laoac, Pangasinan; Baguio City;
  • Intensity V - Magsingal and San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Alaminos City and Labrador, Pangasinan; Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya; Mexico, Pampanga; Concepcion, and Tarlac City, Tarlac; City of Manila; City of Malabon;
  • Intensity IV - City of Marikina; Quezon City; City of Pasig; City of Valenzuela; City of Tabuk, Kalinga; Bautista and Malasiqui, Pangasinan; Bayombong and Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya; Guiguinto, Obando, and San Rafael, Bulacan; San Mateo, Rizal
  • Intensity III - Bolinao, Pangasinan; Bulakan, Bulacan; Tanay, Rizal
  • Intensity II - General Trias City, Cavite; Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Damage and aftershocks are expected due to the earthquake,  PHIVOLCS said.


Meanwhile, PHIVOLCS chief Renato Solidum said some areas "most likely" felt Intensity VIII. He also said that individuals in areas who felt Intensity V may already return to their workplaces or homes.


Damage reported

In a statement, Abra Representative Ching Bernos said the quake "caused damages to many households and establishments" in the province.


In Dolores, Abra, which also felt the full force of the quake, terrified people ran outside their buildings and windows of the local market were shattered according to Police Major Edwin Sergio.

Quake damages in Vigan

Several centuries-old ancestral houses and structures in Vigan, Ilocos Sur were damaged by the quake.


The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is coordinating with frontline government agencies in responding to quake-hit areas.


Trains stopped

In Metro Manila, operations of the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 and Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 were temporarily halted on Wednesday morning after the earthquake was felt in Metro Manila.

The Philippine National Railways also said its trips for Metro North and Metro South Commuter Service will be temporarily suspended until their Engineering Departments certifies that the tracks are safe.


Other effects

In Baguio City, Mayor Benjie Magalong suspended work and classes in public and private sectors following the earthquake.

The Public Information Office of Baguio City said no damage or fatality has been reported so far in the area.


In Benguet, the Andres Acop Cosalan Road in Poblacion, Bokod, was temporary not passable due to heavy landslide caused by the quake.


Power transmission services

Meanwhile, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said its services remain up and running despite the strong earthquake.

See the latest updates and reports from Phivolcs.

Magnitude 7 quake in Abra felt in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon

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All you need to know about the Province of Abra.

Abra is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bangued.

Its deep valleys and sloping hills are enclosed by rugged mountains, except in the Western portion where the Abra River flows towards the coastal plains of Ilocos Sur.


ABOUT ABRA

Abra, officially the Province of Abra (Ilocano: Probinsia ti Abra; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Abra), is a 3rd class province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines.

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Abra Province in the Philippines

Its capital is the municipality of Bangued. It is bordered by Ilocos Norte on the northwest, Apayao on the northeast, Kalinga on the mid-east, Mountain Province on the southeast, and Ilocos Sur on the southwest.


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FACTS ABOUT ABRA

The following are a few useful and interesting details about this province:
  • Location: 17.5951° N, 120.7983° E | View Map
  • Year Founded: 1901 or 1917
  • Capital: Bangued
  • Area: 4,165.25 km2 (1,608.21 sq mi)
  • Population: 251,000
  • Density: 58/km2 (150/sq mi)
  • Division: Luzon
  • Region: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
  • Demonym(s): Abreño/-a
  • Elevation: 2,454 m (8,051 ft)(Mount Bangbanglang)
  • Time Zone: PST (UTC+8)
  • Zip Code: 2800–2826
  • Area code: +63 -(074)-XXX-XXXX
  • Electricity: Standard voltage is 220V. Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well. Bring A to B adapter(s).
  • Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
  • Exchange Rate: Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion of the people
  • Language(s): Ilocano, Tinguian, Isneg, Tagalog, English
  • Known For: Horses and Abra River
  • Major Industries: Agriculture (rice, corn, root crops, coffee, tobacco, and coconut)
  • Climate: Tropical
  • Best Time to Visit: January until June and October until December
  • Clothing: Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.
  • Airport(s): Laoag International Airport (nearest)
  • Seaport(s): None
  • Website: abra.gov.ph


Abra Provincial Capitol in Bangued

Before traveling, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.


WHAT TO BRING FOR ABRA

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

ABRA'S HISTORY

Abra is from the Spanish word abre meaning gorge, pass, breach or opening. It was first used by the Spaniards to denote the region above the Banaoang Gap where the Abra River exits into the West Philippine Sea, thus the Rio Grande de Abra.

Abra River Basin

Pre-colonial period

The first inhabitants of Abra were the ancestors of the Bontocs and the Ifugaos. These inhabitants eventually left to settle in the old Mountain Province. Other early inhabitants were the Tingguians or Itnegs as they are also known.

Spanish era

In 1585 the Tingguians were mentioned for the first time in a letter from Father Domingo de Salazar to the King of Spain.

In 1598 Bangued was occupied by Spanish-Iloko forces. The Spanish established a garrison to protect their missionaries from head hunters so that they could Christianize the Tingguians and locate gold mines.

Bangued was under the care of the Spanish missions in Vigan and Bantay. Fr. Esteban Marin and Fr. Agustin Minon established a mission in Bangued as early as 1598. On April 5, 1612 Fr. Pedro Columbo became the first minister. It would seem that this actuation of the Augustinians was precipitated by the Dominican take-over of the ministry of Narvacan. The Dominicans wanted to convert Narvacan as a mission center to evangelize the other parts of Abra. To check this Dominican move, the Augustinians elevated Bangued as a ministry.

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Fr. Bernardino Lago OSA arrived in the early 19th century. In 1823 Fr. Lago began work in Pidigan. After 25 years the Christians there numbered about a thousand "baptized, living in community, with schools, church and municipal house, tilling the earth to support themselves and their children." Fr. Lago also founded the town of La Paz. Fr. Galende enumerates the foundation of the other towns of Abra:
  • Tayum, 1803
  • San Gregorio, 1829
  • Pidigan, 1823
  • La Paz, 1832
  • Bucay, 1847
  • San Jose, 1848
  • Villavieja, 1862
  • San Quintin, 1868
  • Dolores, 1882
  • Pilar, 1882
  • San Juan, 1884
  • Alfonso XII, 1884

Originally the area was called El Abra de Vigan ("The Opening of Vigan"). During the British Occupation of the Philippines Gabriela Silang and her army fled to Abra from Ilocos and continued the revolt begun by her slain husband Diego Silang. She was captured and hanged by the Spanish in 1763.

In 1818 the Ilocos region was divided into Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. On October 9, 1846 Abra became an independent province with the capital and residence of the provincial governor located in Bucay. In 1863 the capital was transferred to Bangued, the province's oldest town. It remained so until the arrival of the Americans in 1899.

American period

In 1908 the Philippine Commission annexed Abra into Ilocos Sur in an attempt to resolve Abra's financial difficulties. On March 9, 1917 the Philippine Assembly re-established Abra as a province under Act 2683.


CITIES & TOWNS

Map of Abra Province

Abra is composed of 27 municipalities, all encompassed by Abra's lone congressional district.
  • Bangued
  • Boliney
  • Bucay
  • Bucloc
  • Daguioman
  • Danglas
  • Dolores
  • La Paz
  • Lacub
  • Lagan
  • Lagayan
  • Langiden
  • Licuan-Baay (Licuan)
  • Luba
  • Malibcong
  • Manabo
  • Peñarrubia
  • Pidigan
  • Pilar
  • Sallapadan
  • San Isidro
  • San Juan
  • San Quintin
  • Tayum
  • Tineg
  • Tubo
  • Villaviciosa


BEST TIME TO VISIT ABRA

The climate in this province is known as a local steppe climate. During the year there is little rainfall. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BSh. In Abra, the average annual temperature is 20.1 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 345 mm.

Don Mariano Marcos Bridge

The best time to visit the region Abra in the Philippines is from January until June and October until December, when you will have a warm temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in Abra is 32°C in April and the lowest is 28°C in January.


TOURIST SPOTS TO SEE IN ABRA

The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Abra province: 
  • Abra River
  • Bangued Church
  • Boliney Hot Spring
  • Don Mariano Marcos Bridge
  • Kaparkan Falls
  • Kimkimay Lake
  • Libtec Underground River
  • Lusuac Spring
  • Pinaing Sacred Stones
  • Pinsal Falls
  • Sibud-Sibud Cave
  • St. James the Elder Cathedral
  • Victoria (Casamata) National Park

Kaparkan Falls

ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

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HOW TO GET TO ABRA

From Manila, Abra is roughly 8 hours by bus. Partas, Dominion and Viron Bus have daily trips to Bangued, Abra from Manila. If you choose Partas Bus from their bus station in Cubao at around 8:00 PM, you will arrived around 4:00 AM in Bangued town.

For detailed directions, fares and bus trip schedule, read my Manila to Abra guide.


WHERE TO STAY IN ABRA

Here are some of the hotels and resorts accommodation you book for your stay in Abra (mostly in Bangued):

Abra Valley Grand Hotel



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FESTIVALS IN ABRA

The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Abra throughout the year:
  • Arya Abra Festival (2nd week of March) – Bangued
  • Tingguian Festival (March) – Bangued


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Abra province.

  • Where in the Philippines is Abra located?
    Abra is located on Northern Luzon.

  • Is Abra a city or province?
    Abra is a province.

  • What is the Capital of Abra?
    The capital of Abra is Bangued.

  • What is Abra famous or known for?
    Abra is famous or known for Abra River, Abel fabrics, and horses.


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Going to Abra? Don't skip this to your itinerary!

Abra has its fair share of hidden gems, their famous Lusuac Spring in Barangay Poblacion, Lagayan, Abra, a refreshing spring a waiting for us to swim. A perfect place to cool-off from the summer heat, it's clear water are indeed inviting for a dip.

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Lusuac Spring Resort

Lusuac Spring is a well-landscaped resort, it is a good place to hold picnics and bonding with family and friends. It is open to the public with 50 pesos per head for adults and 20 pesos for children's entrance fee.

 There are also cottages in the area available for rent, prices ranges to 150 to 350 pesos, with a slide on the edge of the pool for kids and kids at heart. They also have a place for you to change your clothes and a comfort room. (Ps. prices may change without prior notice)
Lusuac Spring Resort

The water comes from the underground of the trees surrounding the pool. It's amazing to know that the local people within the area used this water as source for their cooking and drinking needs. If you forgot to bring your own bottles of water because this area provides the unlimited supply of spring water fresh from mother nature.

You can also wallow in your drinks in the pool to cool it. Thanks God the spring doesn’t lose water all year round even during dry seasons.

Lusuac Spring is waiting to be unveiled to an open-minded visitors, thrill seekers and a nature lover like moi. It's worth a visit because the cool water "Lusuac" has to offer would definitely refresh the weary bodies of travelers and its guest.

Plus the cool breeze of the air and calm atmosphere the trees that surrounds the swimming area is worth the experience.

ABOUT LAGAYAN, ABRA

Map of Abra showing the location of Lagayan
Lagayan, officially the Municipality of Lagayan (Ilocano: Ili ti Lagayan, Filipino: Bayan ng Lagayan), is a municipality in the province of Abra in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines.

 Barangay Poblacion is where you can find the Lusuac Spring.

Have fun, Juan!

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