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When you go to Banaue somebody might suggest to go to Sagada as it's only about 2.5 hrs. away. While the place is certainly worth going to, however I do NOT recommend that you do so using your own car -- I found it too risky, scary and nerve-wracking!!!
Consider this: you will travel through a so-called "national highway" that's muddy or rocky, thousands of feet up in the mountains WITHOUT any guard railings in many places, the road's edge is just a few feet from your car PLUS vision is poor because it's foggy and night is creeping in. The mud can be so thick that you can't afford to stop your car even if it's a 4x4 SUV as your tires might get stuck. There's also the constant danger of landslides. In many places, the road is only wide enough for one vehicle to pass through one at a time so what happens if you suddenly see incoming traffic? Who gives in or backs up?? And what if you happen to be acrophobic too???
So please, heed this warning. Unfortunately the only alternate route is through Baguio which adds 10 hours to your trip. If you really MUST travel the direct route that I used, I suggest you get the latest road conditions report, use only a 4x4 (never a sedan), only let a well-experienced driver drive. But never travel at night or during stormy weather.
Public buses or jeepneys? The drivers may be good but one cannot be certain about the maintenance of their vehicles. The mountain is not a good place to find out that you have break failure!
Updated May 19, 2009
Phone: (632) 3043532
Website: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/
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When you reach Banaue, locals will come to you and give you free trip to your lodge BUT in return you have to go for their tour. They will not give up convincing you at a very high price. Local travellers and foreigners are priced differently. Better ask from tourism office for a guide or ask the lodge where you are staying for recommendations.
Written Jan 14, 2009
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When hiking around the area you should be quite careful on the trails as they can get very slippery because of the frequent rain.
I am a seasoned hiker who works as a trekking guide part of the year and eventhough i was wearing good hiking boots i was close to falling a few times, bo please take care, but don't let it stop you from hiking there either as it is very good hiking.
Written Dec 22, 2008
Think most of the buses are the same ... they will use the tyres to the last straw... yes, until they burst!. We had this experience when we traveled from Bontoc to Banaue by the Von-Von bus - one of its tyres burst with a loud bang after we traveled for 1hour. We were stranded for about half an hour on the dusty roadside.
Written Nov 4, 2006
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Banaue is not a big city. There are no international ATM's here, so it 's important to bring cash with you. Otherwise, you can bring US dollars, which you can change almost anywhere, but you may get a bad rate. There are international ATMs in Bontoc, Angeles, Clark, Baguio and some other large cities.
Written Aug 15, 2005
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Just like in other far flung areas of the country, ATM is non existent in Banaue. The nearest is in Bontoc which is 2 hours away (not near enough). Credit card is also not accepted, except at Banaue Hotel.
Written Jul 5, 2004
There is a western union office in banaue where i believe u can change money. Near the market place in town or further up the road heading to Lagawe on the left before you reach the Banaue hotel.
Written Nov 17, 2009
we got oVER chaRGed by the Jeepney.
be careFUL guys.
baNAwe LOcal PUBlic vehicles can be tooooo expensive
if yOU get carried away by their pusHIng.
they're soo insistent.
Written Jun 17, 2009
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Make sure you have enough cash in your pocket,most of the shops,inns and restaurant are not accepting credit cards and there isn't money changer there or cash machine.
Written Apr 18, 2006
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The world famous ancient rice terraces.
Banaue is the center of the world famous rice terraces that were build around 2000 years ago and is considerd world heritage by UNESCO.
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"Oh boy! It surely took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to curve such a beauty on a mountain."
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