Sagada
Philippines · Cordillera · 1500 m
Description
Sagada is a picturesque mountain town in the Mountain Province of the Cordillera region on the northern Philippine island of Luzon. The town is best known for its centuries-old hanging coffins in Echo Valley, a unique burial tradition of the Kankanaey people, an indigenous group of the Igorot. Surrounded by pine forests, limestone cliffs, caves, and rice terraces, Sagada is a popular destination for hiking and outdoor adventures. Its main attractions include Sumaguing Cave, renowned for its impressive limestone formations, and Kiltepan Viewpoint, where visitors can watch the sunrise above a spectacular sea of clouds. With its cool mountain climate, relaxed atmosphere, and cafés serving locally grown coffee, Sagada is considered one of the Philippines' premier destinations for nature lovers and cultural travelers.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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Highlights
- Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley
- Sumaguing Cave
- Kiltepan Viewpoint
- Bomod-ok Falls
- Marlboro Hills
- Lumiang Cave
- Lumiang Cave to Sumaguing Cave Traverse
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church
- Sagada Weaving
- Sagada Pottery
- Ganduyan Museum
- Lake Danum
- Blue Soil Hills
- Marlboro Hills to Blue Soil Trail
- Pongas Falls
- Bokong Falls
- Kiltepan Coffee Farms
- Organic Coffee Shops