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
