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Provinces.
of the
Cordillera
Cordillera Administrative Region or CAR as it is referred to is
a completely landlocked region in the central mountains of
Northern Luzon.
The region is located on and around the Cordillera Mountain
ranges, which are the largest in the Philippines. The
Cordillera Administrative Region boasts the second highest
mountain in the Philippines, Mt Pulag and the Banaue Rice
Terraces, one of the man made wonders of the world.
The Cordillera Administrative Region is divided into six
provinces.
1. Abra
2. Apayao.
3. Benguet
4. Ifugao
5. Kalinga
6. Mountain Province
Administrati
ve Region
Apayao
The province of Apayao boasts its own collection of natural
wonders that are otherwise not found in the rest of the
Cordilleras. Little wonder that it has been dubbed as
Cordilleras Last Frontier for Nature Richness. Here,
underground rivers, majestic waterfalls, magnificent lakes
hug a unique land that is replete with captivating caves,
picture-pretty parks, and exotic wildlife.
Delve deep into underwater splendor being offered by
Malabisin Lake and Underground River as well as Waton
Subterranean River. Come up the surface to gape at fish and
wildlife, which are highly visible in the unpolluted waters of
Apayao River. And do stop to admire the myriad of
picturesque waterfalls of varying sizes that are found along
the river.
Commune with nature and marvel at wondrous sights at the
Agamata, Agora, and Anag-Sicapo wildlife sanctuaries. Scale
the heights of Mount Solo, the highest peak in Apayao.
Stumble into untold discoveries at Purit, Anganupan, Nalvo,
and countless other caves that make Apayao a whole lot
more than simply interesting.
How to get here?
The only way to get to Apayao Province to by land transport.
There is no commercial airport in Apayao Province.
Abra
The Province of Abra is now known as the "Natural Dye
Capital of the Philippines" because it is blessed with
abundant natural dye-yielding plants. Natural dyes are
extracted from the barks, leaves, fruits, and roots of these
plants, and used to color food, beverages, textiles,
cosmetics, furniture, and pharmaceutical products.
The revival of Abras dyeing tradition had been the project of
former Governor Ma. Zita Claustro-Valera. It started in 1992
with the Katutubong Foundation, Inc., headed by former First
Lady Amelita ""Ming"" Ramos, with the help of designer Patis
Tesoro who is renowned for using ethnic designs and fabrics
for her haute couture creations.
Another revival project that is related to the province's
natural dye industry is loom weaving and embroidery.
How to get here?
The province of Abra can be reached from Manila by bus. The
trip through the mountains can be alarming and spectacular,
all part of your journey!
Where to stay?
Kalinga
A glance of the Philippine map will easily reveal the similarity
of the physiography of Kalinga to that of a bust of a man akin
to former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The provinces
geographic feature is characterized in the western portion by
sharp crested interlinking peaks of the steep slope, isolated
flat lands, plateaus, and valleys. The eastern portion has
generally rolling, gradually sloping foothills. With interlocking
wide tracks of flat lands and flood plains along its main
drainage system, this rare geography interposes a great role
expected of the province in national development pursuits.
Mountain
Province
Mountain Province is known as the Weavers Paradise due
to the presence of various weaving centers sporting different
designs that bespeak of the provinces cultural heritage. This
was a province that practiced the traditional
parliamentary/participatory form of governance as evidenced
by the presence of the Dap-ay/Ato, a traditional form of
governance led by the respected elders in the community.
How to get here?
Getting to Bontoc in Mountain Province from Manila is a long
bus trip. The trip will take you through Baguio City and then
through the Halaema Mountain Highway to Bontoc.
Once in Bontoc only jeepneys will take you the 4 hour trip to
Sagada. Dont be put off as it is well worth the effort.
Ifugao
How to get here?
Benguet
Benguet is the roof of Northern Luzon. It straddles on the
Cordillera mountain ranges. Mt. Pulag, second highest
mountain in the Philippines, and Halsema Highway, the
highest mountain highway system in the country, are located
in Benguet. Today it holds claim as the Salad Bowl of the
Philippines because of the huge production of upland
vegetables.
How to get here?
You can either fly or go by road.
Cordilleran
Wonders
1.Baguio City
Baguio City, the de facto capital of the Philippine Cordilleras.
Though much of it is being rapidly developed, it is still quite a
travel experience being in a city perched on top of mountains
3.Mount Pulag
Being the highest peak in the Philippine Cordilleras and on
Luzon island and the second highest peak (or third,
depending on which survey you follow) in the Philippines,
Mount Pulag attracts trekkers far and wide.
The peak features seemingly barren terrain full of dwarf
bamboo and no tall trees or shrubs. Hence, its name: pulag
or pulog, which in the local language means kalbo or barren.
Mount Pulag's peak is a trekking peak, so no specialized
equipment or skill necessary to reach the highest point at
2,900 meters above sea level.
4.Sagada
Sagada's most popular attractions are the hanging coffins of
Echo Valley: some are centuries old, others were put there
recently.
Most are high up the sheer rock face, leading you to wonder
how it was originally done. It's a short trek (P300); it takes
less than half an hour to get down to the coffins via the
overgrown trail that runs by the cemetery, but people do get
lost without a guide.
The chairs, also attached to the rock face, are the funereal
chairs that the bodies were originally strapped to during a
traditional burial; the smallest coffins are the ones which
accommodated the bodies laid out in foetal position.
5.Banaue
No other image best represents the Philippine Cordilleras
other than the rice terraces which generations of local Ifugao
people have constructed here in a bid to temper the land
that they have been given.
BAGUIO CITY
-
Burnham Park
Camp John Hay
Baguio Cathedral
The Mansion
Eats
- Cafe by the Ruins
Arts & Museums
- Tam-Awan Village
- Bencab Museum
Festivals
- Panagbenga Festival (every Feb.)
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