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Municipality in Bataan, Philippines
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Abucay is a town in Bataan, Central Luzon, the Philippines. Situated at the eastern side of the Bataan Peninsula, it has natural and historic attractions, including the oldest Roman Catholic church in Bataan.
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A protected forest area covering Mount Natib, a dormant volcano with a wide caldera encompassing most of northern and central Bataan.
The Bataan Death March passed through the center of Abucay, as marked by the life-size white obelisks lining the original route along Bataan National Road.
Abucay Church
Abucay's main Roman Catholic church, established in 1588 and is the oldest in Bataan. The church also doubled a fortress during the Dutch invasion and was subsequently repaired in the Baroque style.
A cascade along the eastern slopes of Mount Natib.
A lighthouse at the mouth of the Abucay River overlooking Manila Bay.
A waterpark run by the municipal government that uses cold water from a natural spring supplied by the Mount Natib massif.
An events venue with swimming pool, pickleball court and other recreational facilities
Restaurant serving rice porridge.
Restaurant serving goat dishes.
Abucay lies along Roman Superhighway (Route 301), the main six-lane transport artery through eastern Bataan which bypasses downtown Abucay.
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