Tourist Sites in Bucay Abra

Tourist Sites in Bucay Town

St Narcissus, Bucay

The centuries-old Catholic church stands at one corner of the Plaza, next to the ruins of the convent. The Church was rebuilt around 1900 when it was  moved from its original position on todays basketball court on the plaza. There were instructions that as much of the old structure should be used when reconstruction was carried out. 

A smaller church had to be built due to unstable ground at the rear end.

Casa Real, Bucay

Casa Real in Bucay today is a monumental arch, complete with columns and capitals, topped by the insignia and crown of the Kingdom of Spain. Built of stone and mortar covered by bricks, it was the gate to a long-gone military fort high on a cliff above the Abra River on the eastern confines of the town. The fort had to do with the creation of Abra in 1846 as a province segregated from the Ilocos with Bucay as its capital.
From Jose Perdigon – Casa Real de Bucay 1st Capital of Abra

Municipal Hall, Bucay

 Bucay is a typical Spanish designed town. Set up around a central plaza with the Municipal Hall, Church and School on each side. On a rear wall you can still see part of the red brick building. 
The Tourism Office is now situated in the 2019 built replica of the Casa Real arch.

 Ancestral Houses, Bucay

Stroll around the grid layout streets of Bucay and see the numerous Ancestral houses that still remain standing. There are some on the street leading to the Casa Real.

Gabaldon Building, Bucay Central School

Built in 1914 this American built school room is an important Heritage Property of the town. The Americans built many similar designs all over the country during their Colonial years in the Philippines.

Tourist Sites in Bucay Municipality

Waterfalls

Kabitnongan Falls, Sitio Al-Aludig, Layugan

These multi level seasonal falls are a short 20 minute hike from the road. There are numerous pools for bathing. Open only during rainy season.

Resorts

Borokibok Resort, Brgy San Miguel

Borokibok Spring Resort is an ideal place for family picnics and gatherings. Swim and keep cool in its pools of fresh, clear water.
The resort is owned by the local government  and is located at Brgy San Miguel. 

Layugan Gardens (10,000 Tulips)

Ride a tricycle from Poblacion to Layugan Gardens. Wander over the hillock with its 10,000 colourful artificial tulips. It is attractive in the day and more so at night when the LED flowers are lit up in their different colors – red, white, blue, yellow, and pink.
A Selfie-takers Dream Destination !!!!!!

Other Interesting Spots

Banglolao Viewdeck

Banglolao Viewdeck is along the Bucay-Manabo road a few kilometres out of town. Stop here to enjoy some wonderful views over the wide Abra River. Of course there is also an “I ♥ Banglolao” sign too, so you will not miss it.

Bucay Welcome Arch

On the road to Bucay from Penarrubia, stop here for a photo op. There is also a Hollywood style  “BUCAY, ABRA” in huge letters on one side which is popular as a Selfie spot.

Bucay/Tayum Spanish Border Marker 

 A red brick monolith marking the border of Bucay and Tayum stands beside the road. One of the few remaining structures left from Spanish times. 
The marker needs some restoration as it is slowly decaying and being forgotten.

Caves

Where to Eat in Bucay

There are a few eateries around the centre of Poblacion serving the usual filipino dishes.

Neeyah’s Zoar Place in Poblacion and a short walk along the road to Bangued and opposite the Cristina B. Gonzales Memorial High School, is a food court style with a self service counter.

Kubo Ni Zek, in Poblacion and near the Petron Station, serves good affordable food for a more relaxed eating environment.

How to Travel to Bucay

How to Travel to Bucay

There are tricycles and jeepneys plying the route to Bucay from Bangued.

By Tricycle

Max 3 pax per tricycle P50 per head or P150 for special during daylight hours. There is a fare surplus of between 50% to 100% for “after dark” so be sure to agree the fare with the driver before starting your journey.

Terminals (Bangued)
1. Shell Gas Station, Barikir
2. Leave from the Vacant lot across Caltex Gas Station in front of Fairway Merchandising.

Return to Bangued

Bucay Terminal – in front of JA Construction Supply beside Petron Gas Station

By Jeepney

There are no jeepneys solely for Bucay now. If you wish to travel by jeepney you will need to take a jeepney going to Manabo or Luba/Tubo.  Priority is given to passengers travelling farther than Bucay so best to take a tricycle.