The Provincial Capitol building in Bontoc is of American architecture, a sign of the travels of American missionaries in this part of the country in the early 1900's where they stayed for quite a long time.Be sure to check the Bontoc Village Museum, a good primer of Cordillera culture.No need to stay overnight in Bontoc if you havent enough time. Make it a sidetrip on the way to or from Sagada. Spare 2 hours for the tour within the town.
A good primer of Cordillera cuture, the Bontoc Village Museum showcases the history of the Cordilleras, crafts, traditions as documented by age-old pictures, clothings, battle gears, traditional home gadgets, earthen and wooden wares, etc.Note that early ancestors were headhunters.
Explore Sagada in 2 Days
by bike_packer
Sagada has a lot of interesting places>>Hanging Coffins at Echo Valley, Sumaguing Caves are the favorites. Waterfalls reachable within an hour hike and a lot of caves everywhere within the limestone cliffs by the mountain side. Check also pockets of rice terraces in the outskirts within a short hike or a MTBike ride.
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Halsema Highway - For the Record
by bike_packer
You haven't travelled thru the Cordilleras if you have not passed the Halsema Highway wherein the Highest Point of the Phil. Highway System is located at 7400 ft ASL.Recommended vehicle >> 4WDRecommended time >> November to May. February is the coldest month.
Sagada Weaving
by Ritcheanne
Taken on our way to Kiltepan Tower. There are a nice varieties of things to buy inside this place - their products are sturdy and very colorful. We saw many products when we were in Baguio a few days earlier and they are cheaper in Sagada.
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