Upon arrival, I immediately asked Ed for possible destinations (as usual, i don’t have any itinerary nor prior reading). Ed pointed us to some attractions in Bangued, Bucay, and Dolores. When we asked locals for possible destinations, they were pointing us too to Bucay, so that was our first in the list. Spots being the Roces cave in Pakiling,and the resort in Borokibok.
After the cave, we head next to borokibok resort. We thought it was all natural, and no chlorine,until the caretakers told us,they somehow still treat it with chlorine. Nevertheless, it was worth the P20peso entrance, unlike those pools that are supersaturated with chlorine. There was also a cave close by but we did not have any more time for the day.
For the rest of the night, we were accompanied by some of the resort staff, and was taken to the Manabo bridge,where we drank.. Right below the bridge. The bridge was quite long, i could only wish we would have visited with daylight.
How to go:
From Manila, take a bus to Abra.Dominion bus line costs P580 while Viron transit costs P560.
Upon arrival in Abra, take the jeep bound to Bucay; cost is P35. Jeeps leave every hour. Last trip is at P11am. Thereafter, there are tricycle that plies Bangued to Bucay, but will be P50 per head. Trike will leave once 3 passengers are in,or if passenger is Ok to shoulder the avail seat.
Upon arrival in Bucay, transfer to a tricycle to take you to Pakiling (Roces Cave) or Borokibok. Fare to Pakiling shall be P15-20 per head.Again, 3 passengers to go.
There are no stipulated charges for the caving, but gave P200 for the guiding service (P100/guide).
You may contact the brgy secretary of Brgy pakiling for query to roces cave:
Nenet (0926) 550 0170