Bantay Abot Cave is a natural rock formation and tourist attraction along the shores of Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.[1]
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Despite being called a cave, Bantay Abot means "mountain with a hole".[2] This cave-like rock archway that frames a rocky shore is believed to have been a hill that eroded over time after an earthquake struck.[3]
It faces the West Philippine Sea, and is a few kilometers away from Kabigan Falls and Patapat Viaduct.[2]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a1/Bantay_Abot_Cave_Shoreline.jpg/220px-Bantay_Abot_Cave_Shoreline.jpg)
References
edit- ^ Quieta, Racquel (15 October 2020). "LOOK: Ilocos Norte destinations that are a must-see". GMA Entertainment.
- ^ a b Cybulskie, Pat. "Top 12 Pagudpud Tourist Spots: Beaches, Windmills, Scenic Spots". Guide to the Philippines. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Bantay Abot Cave in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: Formed out of Nature's Wrath and Grace". Primer.ph. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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