Top Landmarks in the Philippine Cordilleras: Rice Terraces, Sagada, Baguio & More

Cordillera Administrative Region Highlights

Banaue Rice Terraces

UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2,000+ years old, engineered by Ifugao people. Spans 10,000+ km². "Eighth Wonder of the World." Still farmed today.

Sagada

Mountain town famous for hanging coffins (Echo Valley), limestone caves (Sumaguing), waterfalls (Bomod-ok), and rice terraces. Hub for hiking, caving, culture.

Baguio City

"Summer Capital of the Philippines." Cool climate, pine forests, Burnham Park, Mines View Park, Baguio Cathedral, strawberry farms, Session Road market.

Kalinga Province

Rugged peaks, Chico River whitewater rafting, traditional tattoo culture (Whang-od), terraced villages (Buscalan), hot springs.

Apayao Province

Remote, biodiverse: Apayao River, waterfalls (Malabungot), hot springs, caves, Isnag culture. Emerging ecotourism destination.

The Cordilleras offer a rare blend of living cultural landscapes, adventure, and cool-climate respite.