37 places to discover
The Alab Petroglyphs are ancient rock engravings located in Barangay Alab Oriente, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines. The carvings are etched on large boulders and rock surfaces along the hillside near the Chico River. Believed to be prehistoric, the site is notable for its geometric and anthropomorphic figures and is considered an important archaeological and cultural heritage site of the Cordillera region.
Banao Lake is a small natural freshwater lake located in the municipality of Besao in Mountain Province, northern Luzon, Philippines. Situated in a high-elevation pine-forested area, it is known for its calm waters, scenic mountain surroundings and tranquil rural setting. The lake is a local natural attraction and community landmark, visited for sightseeing, nature appreciation and short treks from Besao town proper.
Bayyo Rice Terraces are stone-walled agricultural terraces located in Barangay Bayyo, south of Bontoc town in Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Built and maintained by the Bontok people over generations, the terraces follow steep mountain slopes and are irrigated by mountain springs. Less crowded than nearby Maligcong, they offer a well-preserved example of traditional Ifugao-Bontok rice cultivation and form part of the broader Cordillera rice terrace cultural landscape.
The Besao Stone Calendar is an ancient stone structure located in Agawa, Besao, Mountain Province, Philippines. Composed of flat stones arranged on a hillside, it was traditionally used by the Kankanaey ancestors to track seasons and determine agricultural cycles for planting and harvesting. Perched on elevated terrain, the site offers views of surrounding mountains and rice terraces and is recognized as a cultural heritage landmark of the municipality.
Blue Soil Hills is a distinctive natural attraction in Barangay Balugan, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. The site is known for its hillsides covered in bluish-green soil, a coloration attributed to high copper sulfate content in the earth. Surrounded by pine forests and rolling terrain, it offers a stark contrast to the typical brown mountain soil. The hills are accessed by a guided trek from Sagada town and are noted for their unusual geology and scenic landscape.
Bokong Falls is a small waterfall located in Barangay Ankileng, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines, a short walk north of Sagada town center. Fed by a stream flowing through rice terraces and pine-forested slopes, it drops into a shallow natural pool used for wading and swimming. Notable for its easy accessibility compared to more remote Sagada waterfalls, it offers scenic views of terraced fields and is typically visited as part of a guided half-day nature walk.
Bomod-ok Falls, also known as Big Falls, is a large waterfall located in Barangay Fidelisan, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Set in a valley surrounded by rice terraces and pine-covered hills, it is one of Sagada's most visited natural attractions. The falls features a wide cascade dropping into a large, cold basin pool where swimming is allowed. Access requires a guided trek of about 1.5 hours each way from Fidelisan.
The Bontoc Museum is an ethnographic museum located in Poblacion, Bontoc, the capital of Mountain Province in the northern Philippines. Founded in 1975 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, it preserves and showcases the cultural heritage of the Igorot peoples, particularly the Bontoc, Kalinga and Ifugao groups. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of traditional artifacts, tools, textiles, and reconstructed traditional dwellings set around its grounds.
Dokiw Hanging Coffins is a traditional burial site located in the northern part of Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. It features wooden coffins suspended on limestone cliffs, a centuries-old funerary practice of the Kankanaey people. Less crowded than Echo Valley, the site is reached via a scenic hike through pine forests and rice terraces. It is notable for its well-preserved coffins, dramatic cliff setting, and insight into indigenous beliefs about death and the afterlife.
Fuwa-as Falls is a forested waterfall located in the municipality of Sadanga in Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern Luzon, Philippines. Situated in a mountainous area near the Chico River valley, it is known for its multi-tiered cascades, clear pools and surrounding pine and mossy forest. The falls is accessed by a guided trek from the town center and is valued as a natural attraction for sightseeing, nature viewing and swimming.
Ganduyan Museum is a private ethnographic museum in Sagada, Mountain Province, located near the town center along Patay Road. Founded by Christina Aben, it houses a private collection of artifacts representing the culture of Sagada and the wider Cordillera region. The museum is notable for its extensive display of traditional tools, weapons, musical instruments, textiles, and ritual objects that document Kankanaey and northern Luzon heritage.
Gawaan Lake is a small natural freshwater lake located in the municipality of Tadian in Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern Luzon, Philippines. Surrounded by pine forest and grassland, it is known for its calm waters and tranquil mountain setting. The lake is regarded as sacred by the local community and is a quiet nature attraction visited for sightseeing, photography and short treks in the highlands of Tadian.
The Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley are a historic burial site in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines, where wooden coffins are suspended on limestone cliffs. Practiced by the Kankanaey people for centuries, the tradition places the deceased closer to ancestral spirits. Located a short hike from Sagada town center, the site features weathered coffins on cliff faces and rock ledges, offering insight into indigenous funerary customs and remaining an active sacred burial ground.
Kapayawan Rice Terraces are traditional agricultural terraces located in Barangay Sadsadan, Bauko, Mountain Province, in the northern Philippines. Built and maintained by the Kankanaey people, the terraces form layered fields carved into mountain slopes and remain actively cultivated with rice. The site is notable for its scenic landscape, cultural heritage value, and representation of indigenous engineering and sustainable farming practices passed through generations in the Cordillera region.
Kapay-aw Rice Terraces are traditional terraced rice paddies located in Barangay Ankileng, north of Sagada town in Mountain Province, northern Philippines. Built and maintained by the Kankanaey people, the stone-walled terraces cascade down hillsides and valleys. Notable for their layered landscape, seasonal color changes from green to golden, and panoramic mountain views, they represent a living agricultural heritage and a prominent cultural landscape near Sagada center.
Kiltepan Viewpoint is a hilltop viewpoint located in Kiltepan, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Situated east of Sagada town proper, it overlooks the Sagada valley, surrounding rice terraces, limestone mountains and pine forests. It is widely known as a sunrise viewing spot where a sea of clouds often forms over the valley. The site features an open viewing area and is accessed by a short hike with a local guide.
Lake Danum is a small natural freshwater lake located in Sagada, Mountain Province, in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Surrounded by pine forests and mountain terrain, it lies a short drive from Sagada town center. The lake is known for its calm, reflective waters and cool highland climate. It serves as a quiet recreational spot for sightseeing, photography and boating, offering a peaceful natural setting distinct from Sagada's caves and hanging coffins.
Layaan Burial Cave is a historic burial cave located in Layaan, Barangay Poblacion, Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines. It is known for its traditional coffins and ancestral burial practices of the Kankanaey people. Set in a limestone formation near the town center, the cave preserves wooden coffins and human remains. It serves as an important cultural and archaeological site reflecting indigenous funerary traditions and is visited with a local guide for cultural and educational purposes.
The Little Chocolate Hills is a cluster of small, cone-shaped grassy mounds located in Barangay Buringal, Paracelis, Mountain Province, near the Isabela border. Often compared to the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, the mounds turn brown during the dry season, creating a chocolate-like appearance. The site offers panoramic views of surrounding valleys, farmlands and mountains and serves as a roadside viewpoint and emerging eco-tourism attraction in eastern Mountain Province.
Lumiang Burial Cave is a historic burial cave located in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. It is known for its collection of ancient wooden coffins stacked inside the cave entrance, some estimated to be over 500 years old. The site reflects traditional Kankanaey burial practices and is an important archaeological and cultural landmark. Accessible via a short trek from Sagada town with a local guide, it offers insight into indigenous funerary traditions.
Maatong Hot Spring is a natural hot spring located in Poblacion, Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines, along the banks of the Chico River. It is known for its naturally heated pools fed by geothermal activity, surrounded by mountainous terrain and river scenery. The spring is a local bathing spot valued for its warm, mineral-rich waters and tranquil setting. It offers visitors a simple, nature-based experience in a remote Cordillera municipality.
Mabarotbot Bubbling Mud is a natural geothermal feature located in Barangay Bantay, Paracelis, Mountain Province, in the eastern part of the province near the Isabela border. The site consists of small pools of gray mud that continuously bubble due to underground gas and geothermal activity. Surrounded by rice fields and rural landscape, it is a modest, off-the-beaten-path natural attraction noted for its unusual bubbling phenomenon and quiet countryside setting.
Mainit Hot Springs is a natural thermal spring located in Barangay Mainit, Bontoc, Mountain Province, along the Chico River. The springs feature naturally heated waters channeled into concrete pools where visitors can soak and bathe. Surrounded by mountain slopes and river scenery, it is known for its warm, sulfur-rich waters believed to have therapeutic properties. Accessible from Bontoc town proper, it serves as a popular local relaxation spot and side trip for travelers exploring the Cordillera region.
Maligcong Rice Terraces are traditional stone-walled rice terraces located in Barangay Maligcong, about 3 kilometers north of Bontoc town in Mountain Province, northern Luzon, Philippines. Built and maintained by the Bontok people over generations, the terraces cascade down mountain slopes surrounding the village. Known for their scenic layered landscape and sunrise views over Mount Kupapey, they represent a living agricultural heritage and remain actively cultivated for rice farming.
Marlboro Hills, also known as Marlboro Country, is a rolling grassland viewpoint located in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Situated a short trek from the town center, it is known for its wide open hills, pine-fringed slopes and panoramic views of the Cordillera mountains. The site is a popular sunrise destination offering sea of clouds views and is accessed via guided trekking trails through scenic highland terrain.
Mornang Hot Spring and Waterfalls is a natural attraction located in Barangay Lias, Barlig, Mountain Province, Philippines. It features a naturally heated spring that flows into pools and cascades alongside small waterfalls set within a forested mountain valley. The site is known for its warm mineral waters, scenic surroundings, and remote location in the Cordillera highlands. It is accessed by a trek from Lias and is valued for relaxation and nature sightseeing.
Mt. Ampacao is the highest peak in Sagada, Mountain Province, in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Rising to about 1,889 meters above sea level, it is known for its sunrise viewpoint above a sea of clouds, pine-covered slopes and grassland ridges. The summit offers panoramic views of the Sagada valley, surrounding Cordillera mountains and nearby Lake Danum, and is reached via a guided trek from the town center.
Mount Amuyao is the highest peak in Mountain Province at 2,702 meters above sea level, straddling the municipalities of Barlig and Banaue. Located in Barangay Macalana, Barlig, it is the tenth highest mountain in the Philippines. Notable for its twin peaks, extensive pine forests, mossy forests near the summit, and expansive sea of clouds, it is a major trekking destination in the Cordillera Central range offering panoramic views of surrounding provinces.
Mt. Data Plateau is a high-elevation plateau in Barangay Mt. Data, Bauko, Mountain Province, along the Halsema Highway between Baguio and Bontoc. Part of the Mt. Data National Park, it sits at around 2,310 meters above sea level and is characterized by pine and mossy forests, cool climate, and panoramic mountain views. It is notable as a scenic stop and rest area in the Central Cordillera.
Mt. Kalawitan is a 2,714-meter peak situated on the tri-boundary of Mountain Province (Sabangan), Benguet and Ifugao in the Cordillera Central of northern Luzon, Philippines. It is one of the highest mountains in the country, noted for its mossy forests, pine forests, grassland summit and panoramic views of surrounding Cordillera ranges. The mountain is a recognized hiking and mountaineering destination with trails originating from Sabangan.
Mt. Kupapey is a mountain viewpoint in Barangay Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines. Rising above the Maligcong Rice Terraces, it is known for its panoramic sunrise views and sea of clouds that blanket the surrounding valleys and peaks. The short trek from the village leads through pine forest to an open summit offering 360-degree views of the Cordillera mountains, terraced fields, and neighboring villages.
Mt. Mogao is a prominent mountain viewpoint in Cagubatan, Tadian, Mountain Province, in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Rising above pine-covered slopes, it is known for its sea of clouds, sunrise views, and panoramic vistas over Tadian and surrounding valleys. The mountain is accessed via a moderate hiking trail and is a popular destination for trekking, photography, and nature viewing, offering a tranquil highland environment characteristic of the Mountain Province landscape.
Mt. Polis is a mountain viewpoint straddling the border of Bauko in Mountain Province and Hungduan in Ifugao, accessed via Barangay Bagnen Oriente in Bauko. Rising to about 1,895 meters above sea level along the Cordillera Central, it is known for its sea of clouds, sunrise views, and mossy and pine forests. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and is a popular hiking destination in the northern Philippines.
Pongas Falls is a waterfall located in Barangay Ankileng in the municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. It lies within a forested valley surrounded by rice terraces and pine-covered slopes. The falls is known for its multi-tiered cascade and clear plunge pool. Less crowded than Bomod-ok Falls, it is visited for its natural setting and short trek from Ankileng through agricultural landscapes.
Sagada Pottery is a well-known pottery studio and shop located along Sagada-Besao Road in Sagada, Mountain Province. Established in the 1970s, it uses locally sourced clay and traditional wheel-throwing techniques. The studio is notable for its hands-on pottery lessons, live demonstrations, and locally made ceramic wares, offering visitors insight into Sagada's contemporary craft heritage.
St. Mary the Virgin Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Poblacion, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Built by American Episcopal missionaries in the early 1900s, it is the central church of the Episcopal Mission in northern Luzon. Notable for its stone architecture, stained-glass windows, and adjacent cemetery, it reflects the blending of Anglican tradition with local Igorot culture and remains an active parish and landmark in Sagada town proper.
Sumaguing Cave is a large natural limestone cave located in Sagada, Mountain Province, in the northern Philippines. It is the largest cave in the Sagada cave system and is known for its extensive chambers, stalactite and stalagmite formations, rock pools and underground water features. Visitors explore the cave with accredited guides, navigating boulders, narrow passages and shallow pools to view its geological formations.