About Iyusan Rice Terraces
Iyusan Rice Terraces are agricultural terraces located in Barangay Iyusan, municipality of Almeria on Biliran Island in Biliran Province, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The terraces are carved into hillsides and cultivated by local farmers, creating layered fields that follow the natural contours. The site is noted for its scenic rural landscape, views of surrounding hills and farmland, and as an example of traditional hillside rice farming in the province.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect stepped rice paddies on sloping terrain in a quiet rural setting in Barangay Iyusan. The area offers open views of layered fields, surrounding hills, coconut groves and farmland. Narrow footpaths and farm trails run between paddies for walking and viewing. The site is largely undeveloped and agricultural in character, with minimal built structures, allowing observation of local farming activity and rural landscape.
Key highlights
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Layered rice terraces carved into hillsides in Barangay Iyusan
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Panoramic views of surrounding hills and agricultural landscape
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Example of traditional hillside rice farming in Almeria
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Photography opportunities of terraced paddies and rural scenery
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Quiet countryside setting away from town center
Culture & Context
The terraces reflect traditional hillside rice cultivation practiced by farming communities in Almeria and support local livelihoods and food production. They represent the agricultural heritage and rural land-use patterns of Biliran Island.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Almeria town proper to Barangay Iyusan. From Naval, take the coastal road to Almeria, then local road to Iyusan; final access is via barangay roads and footpaths. Habal-habal and tricycle are commonly used for the last stretch. |
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| By public transport |