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Capital of the Mountain Province, Philippines
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Bontoc is a city in Mountain Province of the Luzon Cordilleras.
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A series of rice terraces in a remote village. Views from the terraces can be seen following a hike on Mount Kupapey.
The seat of the Anglican Church in Bontoc.
The seat of the Roman Catholic church in Mountain Province, built in an octagonal layout with multiple towers.
Bontoc museum is a must-see if you are only stopping briefly into town. It has many great pictures and artifacts from the local tribes.
Local Guide
Francis is a great guide who knows 13 local dialects, he will take you up from Bontoc to the Kalinga tribes. Check out Buscalan where you can see Whang Od perform traditional tattoos, and other very remote villages.
Dried salted meat.
They serve dog menus in some of the karinderias there.
This is your really only option for drinking in town. It has some great live music there and has a friendly atmosphere.
A pretty decent bar with live bands.
For budget travellers, and also has a great food menu. Single/double with outside bathrooms.
Clean, very affordable, friendly staff, great food. Single/double with own bathroom.
Cheap and basic single/double rooms. No power outlets but will charge anything for free. Close to D Rising Bus Lines terminal.
Single room.
Has a 24-hour ATM which only takes Visa Card.
Its very easy to walk around the main street and find everything you need. Tricycles here are cheap and you should not have a hassle paying the local rate.
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