About Bocos Village and Rice Terraces
Bocos Village and Rice Terraces is a traditional Ifugao settlement and terraced landscape located in Barangay Bocos, Banaue, Ifugao, northern Luzon. Situated near Banaue town center, it forms part of the broader Banaue Rice Terraces system. The site features stone-walled terraces following mountain contours, traditional houses, and active rice cultivation. It is notable for its accessibility, scenic valley views, and representation of centuries-old Ifugao engineering and agricultural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hillside village surrounded by stepped rice terraces that follow the natural contours of the valley. The area includes active paddies, traditional Ifugao houses, narrow footpaths between terraces, and viewpoints overlooking the Banaue valley. The setting is rural and agricultural, with opportunities to observe farming activities, walk through the village, and view the terraced landscape from roadside viewpoints and trekking paths.
Key highlights
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Stone-walled rice terraces following mountain contours near Banaue town
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Traditional Ifugao village settlement within the terraced landscape
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Scenic valley viewpoints accessible by short walk from the main road
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Active rice cultivation showing traditional farming methods
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