Positioned in the Mountain province on Luzon Island, the town of Sagada has much to offer visitors, with a host of outdoor activities and traditional cultural sights.
The relatively small town is home to several hotels and guesthouses with modest accommodations. There are numerous restaurants and eateries mainly cooking local Filipino cuisine. The town center has a bustling market, which is great for picking up some unique souvenirs.
The best way to explore the town is by foot or bicycle; there are dirt pathways leading through the town and outskirts. You can hire a local guide for the day or it is easy enough to find your own way with the help of friendly locals, who speak good English. Camping in the area is popular and recommended for visitors wanting to explore the mountains and surrounding hills.
Getting There & Away
Getting to Sagada is relatively easy with buses andjeepneys leaving several times a day from the nearby villages of Bontoc, Banaue and Baguio. Baguio has an airport, with daily flights to Manila taking around 45 minutes. Buses from Baguio take approximately two hours to Sagada. There are also buses leaving Manila bound for Banaue with travel time of about 10 hours.
Things to Do
Sagada Attractions
- Limestone Caves
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The limestone caves are one of sagada’s main attractions. you will need to take a local guide, which can be easily arranged in the town center for a small fee.
- Burial Cave
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The trek to the burial cave is not for the elderly or young children as it features steep paths. it is worth the effort though, with fascinating ancient stone carvings and coffins on display.