​About Lagayan

The Municipality of Lagayan was created in 1926 and has 5 barangays – Ba-i, Collago, Pang-ot, Poblacion and Pulot.

The name Lagayan comes from the word “Laga” which means to weave. Folklore says there once was a big tree in the area. Under the tree, basket weavers worked, weaving container baskets such as “dapilag”, a small hamper used to store vegetables, “alat”, a basket for the fish catch, “barekbek”, a fish trap, and other utility baskets which were woven out of bamboo or the native “puser”.
Another source of the name of the municipality originating from the word “Laga” the weaving pattern its rivers, the Tineg and Palsuguan Rivers, make when they crisscross each other in the flood plains.

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people of Lagayan with rice as the main crop. During the rainy season, usually from June to September, water on the rivers rise separating Poblacion from the other barangays. October to May is usually dry.

​Where is Lagayan

Lagayan’s Emerald Gem “The Lusuac Cold Spring”

Lusuac Spring, now known as “Bubu-an Spring Resort” in Poblacion, Lagayan, Abra, first built in 1962, is a refreshing spring of cool clear water filling a man-made pool inviting you for a swim.

It’s the perfect place to cool-off from the summer heat. Its emerald water is so inviting. The water comes from an underground spring which you can see gushing out at the bottom of the steps leading down to the pool.
Since the water is constantly flowing in and out of the pool, there is no need for the addition of chlorine.
Local people still use this water as a source for their cooking and drinking needs. So if you forgot to bring your own supply of drinking water, there is an unlimited supply of potable spring water fresh from mother nature. 

There is an entrance fee of P20 for adults and 10 pesos for children. Cottages around the pool area are available for rent, (prices ranges to 150 to 400 pesos), and there is a slide at one end of the pool for kids and kids at heart. There is also a changing room and CR off to one side. 

Ar-Arbis Falls, Baybayatin

Ar-arbis Falls in Baybayatin are seasonal and are best seen during the rainy season. The falls are just over an hours hike upriver from Sitio Baybayatin in Lagayan. Baybayatin sometimes gets cut off from Poblacion when the rivers rise during periods of heavy rain, so its best to contact Abramazing Tours to arrange guides and 4×4 transport before going to the Sitio which is around 3km from Poblacion.

There are five river crossings to make on the way to the falls, some of which may be crossed by tube if the water level is higher than normal. Once at the falls you will witness a spectacular 50 metre curtain of water drizzling down over a green fern covered backdrop.

For the return to Baybayatin there is the option of whitewater tubing down river. This is a really thrilling experience and will give you an huge adrenaline rush as you tube down and over the rapids. Local fishermen use this means of transport to return home with their catch after a days fishing further upriver, and tubing has been introduced for tourists as a much needed second income. Your guides are all experienced fishermen who know the river very well.

Watch a video of the fishermen tubing home  HERE

Ar-Arbis Falls, Pang-Ot

Ar-arbis Falls in Barangay Pang-ot are quite difficult to reach. They lie about 90 minutes hike up the Tineg River. There are a few river crossings to make along the way.

The Falls situated in a narrow gorge drop straight into the Tineg River along the cliffs lined with lots of greenery. Your guide may bring a bamboo raft to assist you over the river crossings where possible and also for the ride back to the barangay.
Watch the Bamboo Raft Video HERE

Five kilometres further upstream along the same river are the world famous Kaparkan Falls.

Floating Down River from Ar-Arbis Falls, Pang-ot

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to the tourism destinations in Lagayan
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The Caves of Lagayan

There are three interesting caves on Mt. Gaco in Poblacion Lagayan.
These are Simmembaan Cave (church-shaped), Kimmampana Cave (bell-shaped), and Kimmatre Cave (bed-shaped)

Simmembaan Cave (Class 1) is quite small with lots of delicate and fragile geological formations.
Kimmampana and Kimmatre Caves (Class 3) are further up the mountain. There are good views over the surrounding countryside from their entrances…

You will need a guide to access all these caves. Remember not to vandalise or damage anything in the caves. 

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Ar-Arbis Falls, Baybayatin

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