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  Hanging Coffin @ Echo Valley.
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  • Hanging Coffin @ Echo Valley.
      Hanging Coffin @ Echo Valley.
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  • Fog rolls through in the morning
      Fog rolls through in the morning
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  • the long winding road to Sumaguing Cave, Sagada
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Pro

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  Great Hiking! Hanging Coffins! Friendly People! 


Con

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  terrible road to sagada (which actually adds to the excitement), 9PM-curfew 


In a nutshell

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  Magical place -- indeed, one of the Philippines Best Kept Secrets! 

 

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Things to Do  

Cafe Hopping

Cafe Hopping, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Another thing that I like in this tiny town is that everything is within walking distance; the spots, gift shops, the inns, the restaurants and cafes. You can go cafe hopping and find out what each of the cafe has to offer.Some cafes to visit are St. Jo's, Log Cabin,... 

Visit Echo Valley

Visit Echo Valley, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  I came here with the company of one Filipino guest and one Japanese guest. Before my visit to this place, I thought Echo Valley was all about coffins dangling by the mountainside. With the help of a volunteer guide we came across the area, a trek deeper down the valley... 

Latang Cave and the Underground River

Latang Cave and the Underground River, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  This cave is home to the Undergound River. We got inside this cave, just a few distance from the entrance. From there you can hear the gushing sound of the river and its cool inside. Other cave to see nearby is the Matangkib cave. 

Conquer Sumaging Cave

Conquer Sumaging Cave, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  In my April 2012 visit, I was greeted with the story of a group of certain volunteer environmental organization being saddened by the unjust interference of dirty politics into their organization. And to add to that, the members are devastated to find out that their noble... 

Visit Lumiang Cave- The Burial Cave

Visit Lumiang Cave- The Burial Cave, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Travellers should have a brave and adventoruos spirit for them to visit this cave. There are many wooden coffins, old and a few newer ones, that are stacked up at the large entrance. The coffins are made and carved out of pine tree trunk. It gave me the impression that this... 

Spelunking - Cave Connection

Spelunking - Cave Connection, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  I have recently discovered that there is more than just stacks of coffins at Lumiang Cave. Speaking of spelunking, this cave is far more challenging than Sumaging cave. This is the Cave connection – where one enters Lumiang cave and exits at the mouth of Sumaging cave.Inside... 

SUGONG HANGING COFFINS

SUGONG HANGING COFFINS, Sagada

 davidjo Says:  We took a stroll down the hill until we reached the Village Bistro where you could go down a steep path towards the cave. We found the coffins a little difficult to spot, because perhaps we went too far down the path. Interesting rock formations but not so interested in... 

WALK BY ST MARY's CHURCH

WALK BY ST MARY's CHURCH, Sagada

 davidjo Says:  Just before the hospital there is a path that leads to st. Mary's Church and then you can continue on the path and it will lead to rocky Valley Inn which is back on the main road. Good views along the path (30 min easy walk). 

Spelunking in Sumaguing Cave

Spelunking in Sumaguing Cave, Sagada

 wabufamy Says:  The municipal hall has a travel desk where you can arrange the trip that you want. Considering the age of our group and being there the first time, the trip where we go through the Sagada cave was suggested for us. We were given 2 guides and the package cost P400 per person.... 

Bomod-Ok trail

Bomod-Ok trail, Sagada

 schurman23 Says:  The Bomod-ok trail is a 45 minutes to one hour walk to get to the Bomod-ok Falls. Along the way you will pass by a small local village and rice terraces. The walk was scorchingly hot so be prepared with your sunblock if you dont want to burn yourself. 

Hotels  

George Guest House

 20 Reviews and 24 Opinions  The place was clean and well maintained. It has a nice view of the rural Sagada village. Its the... 

Rock Inn

 4 Reviews and 27 Opinions  When we went to Sagada, we tried looking for accomodation in the town proper but had really a hard... 

Restaurants  

Masferre's Country Inn and Restaurant: Don't Miss the Chicken

Masferre's Country Inn and Restaurant: Don't Miss the Chicken, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Upon arrival at Sagada, I had my lunch at Masferre's. I ordered chicken and veggies with rice. The food is nice and I liked it. While waiting for your order, take time to look at the collection of old photographs of local people and customs by the owner, Eduardo... 

Yoghurt House: Don't Miss the Yoghurt Shake

Yoghurt House: Don't Miss the Yoghurt Shake, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Its not the food that I'm going to share but the yummy, yummy yoghurt shake, really delicious. The owner said it is made of fresh cow's milk. I ordered the Banana flavored shake with strawberry preserve and cereals. This is actually the special flavor. Costs Php75.00. 

St. Joseph's Cafe and Restaurant: Cafe with a Landscape

St. Joseph's Cafe and Restaurant: Cafe with a Landscape, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Serves great food, rice is plenty. They also serve American breakfast, I tried the bread with tuna and veggies. It was a good breakfast for me. Staff are friendly.There is a space outside with a landscape where you can also dine or just simply have some drinks with friends... 

Yoghurt House, Sagada: POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

Yoghurt House, Sagada: POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!, Sagada

 ChristineAranillaDMD Says:  We are a group of professionals: dentists, entrepreneurs, nurses, and Corporate major players! We traveled to Sagada on Feb. 18-21, 2012 through a full package 3D/3N trip by the highly appreciated, good service of e - Philippines Adventure, Travel and Destination. Yoghurt... 

Nightlife  

Damnoan Road: Silent Night

Damnoan Road: Silent Night, Sagada

 schurman23 Says:  Unfortunately when we visited Sagada, there was no nightlife in this side of the planet. Even the restaurants closes shop early and we found ourselves knocking at any available place to dine after our exhausting caving and spellunking. Flashlights or outdoor lamps 

Sa lodge house living or bed room nyo: Nighttime Pusoy

Sa lodge house living or bed room nyo: Nighttime Pusoy, Sagada

 jayjayc Says:  Beer has always been available in and around the Philippines and that sucks (for others)! hahaYou can purchase Red Horse Beer and Colt 45 in some sari-sari stores in Sagada. Each bottle (Grande in size) costs P80 (2007). MAHAL TODO! which P30 will be refunded upon returning... 

Transportation  

Transport from Sagada to Baguio

Transport from Sagada to Baguio, Sagada

 jayjayc Says:  -Two schedules: first in the morning and the next is after lunch at 1PM (Year 2007).-Left Sagada at 1PM and arrived Baguio at 8 PM.-One stop over in Benguet to eat and use the toilet.-Bus will pass by the highest "Hiway" in the Philippines: The Halsema Hiway (7400 Ft above... 

Kuya's piera type jeep from banaue autobus station

Kuya's piera type jeep from banaue autobus station, Sagada

 jayjayc Says:  -There are piera type jeepneys waiting at Autobus Terminal - Banaue when you arrived at 7 or 7:30am. -There are jeepneys bound for Batad, Bontoc and Sagada. -You can request for the driver to bring you to a restaurant in Banaue to have breakfast first before heading to... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Not a "Warning" Warning but a Suggestion :)

Not a "Warning" Warning but a Suggestion :), Sagada

 monina_c Says:  I would suggest that if you arrive in Baguio 5 a.m'ish or even earlier, plan to get a bite first before boarding your bus for Sagada. The bus has several stop-overs for food and the necessary but the food served in the rest stops are not really all that appetizing. There are... 

What to Pack  

A belt bag for Caving

A belt bag for Caving, Sagada

 jayjayc Says:  -A belt bag is a big help when travelling to secure wallet, money and passport.-On my trip to Sagada, found it helpful to secure cameras from water as well during spelunking.-Not to tie on you waist but put around your neck (like shown in my photo).-Water inside the cave can... 

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 Some things you need to know - this is a photo take at the other side of the echo valley.... a good package of sight seeing includes a hike to the SMV church then to the cemetery, then Echo valley , then the under ground river,... 

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Q:  Hi! :) My two friends and I are planning to go to Sagada this May 31 to June 2. Thing is we really are on a tight budget. 1.... 

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Sagada: My Nirvana

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 My initial knowledge of Sagada was about the hanging coffins and Eduardo Masferre's black-and-white photos of Sagada in the olden days. Both intrigued me. So when an invitation to visit Sagada came in... 

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Sagada? So how many times have you been back?

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 I got the map on the picture for P10 way back in 1997. It's served me well each time I go back to visit. When people ask me why i keep going back to Sagada, I always tell them that Sagada is the only... 

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Serene Sagada

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Sagada. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 10 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Paradise Amidst Mountains

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 Sagada is a small town located in the Mountain province and belongs to the Cordillera Administrative region. This region comprises Benguet, Ifugao and Mountain province. It stands at 1500 meters above... 

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SAGADA: No other place on earth comes close

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 (Disclaimer: The rates and prices quoted in this journal may not be accurate anymore) There are two ways to get to Sagada. One is by taking the various buses bound for Baguio, and from Baguio, take... 

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