Discover the world of Sagada.

The township of Sagada in the Mountain Province is an entirely distinctive world for the traveler. It is a fairly modern town in terms of architecture, as you will see many new houses made of limestone and tin. But you will still see old tribal houses and structures. It is a very popular tourist destination and is considered an alternative vacation spot to Baguio, which has become too crowded especially during the Christmas and summer breaks. Sagada features caves that can be explored even by non-experts with the aid of local guides, an interesting trek along an underground river, a waterfall and pool to cool off in after a day of exploring, and a quiet serenity only found off the beaten path. The descendants of the current residents practiced an unusual burial practice by hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks, in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.

Ready for a getaway trip?

Sagada is situated 275-km north of Manila near the provincial capital of Bontoc. It’s a long day bus ride starting from the Dangwa bus station in Baguio over the narrow mountain tracks traversing the Cordilleras. A way trip to Baguio from Manila is 5 to 6 hours. Sagada is a 6 to 7-hour drive from Baguio. This route offers a ride through Halsema Highway and a view of the Benguet countryside. Another way is to go via Banaue, which is 10 hours from Manila by land. This is a longer route but more preferred because it offers tourists a chance to see the breathtaking Banaue Rice Terraces