Timmangtang Rock is indeed one of God’s most awesome creations. Just a few meters away from Bantay Abot Caves, it is a bell-shaped rock located along the seacoast of Sitio Gaoa, Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Lovers Rocks

Timmangtang Rock is said to be part of Bantay Abot Caves or Mountain with a Hole. There is no such history about this rock, but they are believed to be lovers. The Timmangtang Rock is the male rock and the Bantay Abot Cave is the female, and later on, they turned to be “Lovers Rocks”.


Tourists visit the place especially during summer. It is best to spend leisure time and experience thrilling adventures in the area. When the tide is low, you can hike from the shoreline to Timmangtang Rock. There, you can relax and enjoy the cool ambiance of the sea breeze while looking at the calm blue water of the sea.

Adventurous visitors may go mountain climbing, engage in banca sailing, and discover a breathtaking cave beneath the blue waters. For lovers of photography, the place is one of the most picture-perfect venues.

Tips and Great Trips to Timmangtang Rock!

Ilocos Road is well maintained and not often traffic congested. So even if it’s a far-flung destination, the ride is relaxing. From Manila, there are two ways to travel to Pagudpod:

• By Land: Going to Pagudpud from Manila is a 10-hour bus ride. Florida Bus Line has a direct trip to Pagudpud daily and its terminal is in Sampaloc, Manila. Partas, Baliwag, Fariñas, and other bus companies offer Manila-Laoag trips. From Laoag, it is a two hour jeepney/bus ride to Pagudpud.

• By Air: Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag from Manila; travel time is an hour more or less. From Laoag, jeepney and buses bound to Cagayan pass through Pagudpud.

From main Barangay Pagudpud, you may hire a tricycle to take you to Barangay Balaoi - travel time is roughly 30 minutes.

Accommodations in Pagudpud are also available. There are lots of inns and hotels throughout the town offering comfortable rooms and cottages at a reasonable price.

• Kingfisher Sand Sea Surf Resort - Sitio Ayoyo, Brgy. Caparispisan, Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Terra Rika Beach & Dive Resort - Saud, Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Pannzian Beach Mountain and Resort - Barangay Pancian, Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines