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The Tangadan Tunnel and the Gabriela Silang Bust

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TANGADAN TUNNEL

A popular landmark, the 40-meter Tangadan Tunnel cuts through the hills in the Abra-Ilocos Sur and was made into a pop culture icon by Coca Cola’s “Carl Kalabaw” commercial (June 2005).

Photo from: http://www.edmaration.com/2012/10/tangadan-tunnel.html

Tangadan Tunnel and Gabriela Silang bust – After the signage that welcomes you to Abra, this is the first solid structure that will greet you. Tangadan Tunnel is just one of around four or five tunnels in the country that have been hewn from the mountain. Beside it is a park with a bust of Gabriela Silang bravely atop a horse. Read More: http://langyaw.com/2014/09/24/10-places-visit-around-bangued-abra/

Photo from: panoramio.com

Very little is known about the history of Tangadan Tunnel. In fact, I have contacted some people in Abra via a Facebook group of Abrenians if they can share their knowledge about this tunnel but as of this writing, no information were given yet (I will update this post whenever I receive information from the people of Abra themselves).

Tangadan Tunnel is also known locally as “Usok” located in Brgy. Tangadan in the town of San Quintin. It has a length of 62.5 meters. If you try to notice the provincial seal, there is a horse symbolism and at the side of the tunnel, there is a row of horses too. Near the tunnel is a horse monument where Gabriela Silang is riding. Read More: http://www.edmaration.com/2012/10/tangadan-tunnel.html

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