19 places to discover
Aguinaldo Hill is a historic hilltop site in Barangay Asibanglan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. It is traditionally associated with General Emilio Aguinaldo, who is said to have camped there during his retreat in the Philippine-American War. The hill offers elevated views over the Chico River valley and surrounding mountains and is visited as a local historical landmark and viewpoint.
Aguinaldo Park is a small historic public park in Poblacion, Lubuagan, Kalinga, in northern Luzon. It marks the site where General Emilio Aguinaldo established his headquarters from March to May 1900 during the Philippine-American War, when Lubuagan served as his temporary capital. The park contains a monument and markers commemorating this period and serves as a quiet town-center landmark for visitors interested in local history.
Awichon Cultural Village is a preserved traditional Kalinga settlement in Barangay Upper Uma, Lubuagan, Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern Luzon. Maintained as a living heritage site, it showcases authentic Kalinga architecture with elevated wooden houses, dap-ay stone gathering circles, and rice granaries. The village is notable for its efforts to preserve Kalinga customs, crafts, and community layout, offering visitors insight into indigenous Cordilleran heritage within a mountainous rural setting.
Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park is a protected area located in Balbalasang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Established in 1972, it covers approximately 1,338 hectares of largely intact Luzon montane and pine forests. It is notable for its high biodiversity, rugged mountain landscape, and as one of the best-preserved natural forests in the Cordillera.
Banga-Banga Falls is a waterfall located in Barangay Balawag, Tabuk City, in Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern Luzon, Philippines. Set in a forested area on the outskirts of Tabuk, it features a cascade flowing into a shallow natural pool surrounded by rocks and vegetation. The falls is known locally as an accessible nature spot for residents and visitors seeking a short trek, swimming and picnicking close to the city center.
Buaya Caves is a natural cave system located in Barangay Buaya, municipality of Balbalan in Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern Luzon, Philippines. The site consists of multiple limestone chambers set in a forested mountain landscape. It is known for its rock formations, cool interior, and traditional use as a burial site. The caves are accessed by trekking and are visited for caving, sightseeing and cultural interest within the Balbalan area.
Buscalan Tattoo Village is a remote mountain village in Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga, northern Luzon, Philippines. It is home to the Kalinga people and renowned as the center of batok, the traditional hand-tapped tattoo art practiced by mambabatok. The village gained international fame through Apo Whang-Od, considered the last traditional Kalinga tattoo artist. Set on terraced slopes above the Chico River, it offers cultural immersion and scenic mountain landscapes.
Chico River is a major tributary of the Cagayan River flowing through Tabuk City in Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region. It is widely known as a whitewater rafting destination in northern Luzon, offering Class I to Class III rapids. The river traverses scenic valleys and forested landscapes and serves as a center for adventure tourism managed by local operators and the Tabuk City tourism office.
The Dananao-Tulgao Rice Terraces are traditional agricultural terraces located in Barangays Dananao and Tulgao in Tinglayan, Kalinga, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon. Built and maintained by Kalinga communities over generations, the terraces cascade down mountain slopes along the Chico River valley. They are notable for their well-preserved stone-walled construction, scenic landscape, and continued use for rice cultivation, representing the living heritage of Cordillera terrace farming culture.
Elephant Hill Archaeological Site is located in Barangay San Pedro, Rizal, Kalinga, in northern Luzon, Philippines. It forms part of the Kalinga archaeological complex known for Pleistocene deposits. Excavations have yielded remains of the extinct rhinoceros Rhinoceros philippinensis associated with stone tools dated to about 709,000 years ago. The finds provide evidence of early hominin activity in the Philippines and are significant for understanding early human dispersal in Southeast Asia.
Gallamoy Mini Museum is a small private museum located in Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines. It houses a collection of Kalinga cultural artifacts, including traditional textiles, heirloom beads, brass gongs, weapons, and everyday tools. Established by a local collector to preserve Kalinga heritage, the museum offers visitors an intimate look at the province's indigenous traditions and craftsmanship within a residential setting in the provincial capital.
Lubo Rice Terraces are traditional agricultural terraces located in Barangay Lubo, municipality of Tanudan, Kalinga Province in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Carved into steep mountain slopes by ancestors of the Kalinga people, the terraces are notable for their extensive stone-walled paddies, scenic mountain setting, and continuing use for rice cultivation. They represent indigenous engineering and cultural heritage and offer panoramic views of the surrounding highlands.
Mabilong Weavers' Village is a traditional weaving community in Barangay Mabilong, Lubuagan, Kalinga, in the northern Philippines. It is known as the center of Kalinga weaving where local women practice backstrap loom weaving passed down through generations. Visitors can observe the weaving process, see natural dyeing and intricate geometric patterns, and purchase authentic handwoven textiles directly from artisans in a rural village setting.
Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs is a natural attraction in Barangay Tulgao West, Tinglayan, Kalinga, in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon. It combines a forest waterfall and adjacent natural hot springs near the Chico River valley. The site is known for its clear cascading water, warm sulfur pools used for bathing, and surrounding mountain landscape. It is accessed by road to Tulgao West and a trek, and is visited for nature, swimming and relaxation.
Saltan River is a major river in Barangay Balbalasang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. It flows through the forested landscape of the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park and is a tributary of the Chico River system. Known for its clear waters, boulder-strewn channel and surrounding pine and mossy forests, it is a natural landmark within a protected area noted for biodiversity and scenic mountain terrain.
Sleeping Beauty Mountain is a prominent mountain range in Tinglayan, Kalinga, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon. Viewed from the Chico River valley, its ridgeline resembles a reclining woman, hence the name. It comprises peaks including Mount Patukan and Mount Mating-oy Dinayao and is a well-known natural landmark and hiking destination offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and river valley.
St. William's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, covering the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao. Dedicated to St. William the Hermit, the cathedral is the central place of worship for Catholics in the area and a prominent religious landmark in Tabuk City, known for its simple modern architecture and community role.
Sungang View Point is a roadside scenic overlook in Tinglayan, Kalinga, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Located along the Tabuk-Bontoc Road, it offers panoramic views of the Chico River valley, surrounding mountains, and rice terraces. The viewpoint serves as a popular stop for travelers en route to Buscalan and other Tinglayan villages, valued for its wide landscape vistas and photography opportunities.
Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village is a community-based tourism village located in Barangay Tawang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Situated in the mountainous interior of northern Luzon near the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park, it showcases traditional Kalinga village life, indigenous architecture and surrounding forested landscapes. The village is promoted as a sanctuary for preserving local culture and natural environment while offering visitors an authentic rural experience.