Bontoc and vicinity
BONTOC & VICINITY
Bontoc is the capital of the Mountain Province and has no major tourist attractions. Several years ago, almost the entire town was hit by several big fires which destroyed the native Igorot houses. They were replaced by ugly concrete and wooden buildings with uniform corrugated iron roofs.
Accommodation
All accommodations are along the main street and have at least small canteens.
Pines Kitchenette & Inn near prov. capitol
dorm 35 pp; dbl 140 (tb)
Chico Terraces 2nd fl Diocesan Bldg
dorm 35 pp; small signboard
Bontoc Hotel dorm 30 pp
Mountain Hotel rm 25 pp
Happy Home Inn dorm 30 pp
Sightseeing
Bontoc Museum near plaza and basketball court; founded by the Belgian nun Sister Basil; it provides an overview on the different tribes, cultures and houses of Mountain Province.
Mainit Hot Spring 8km (5mi) from Bontoc; jeepneys, bound for Guinaang on the main street in front of Mountain Hotel; from Guinaang a 45 min hike to Mainit; a mineral spring with hot sulfurous water which allegedly possesses curative values
Transportation
Practically all buses and jeepneys pass and stop at the Mountain Hotel on the main street.
To Sagada (1 hr) jeepneys in the morning; Skyland minibuses at about 10:00 and 15:00
To Banaue (2 hrs) several jeepneys daily; a Dangwa bus departs at about 13:00
To Baguio (89 hrs) Dangwa buses at about 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:15
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