regions i,ii,iii and ncr

Prepared by:

Ivy Charisse T. Pagulayan, MSHM

CITHM Professor

WHY DO PEOPLE

TRAVEL?

PURPOSE OF TRAVEL

VFR

Conventions, seminars and meetings

Business

Outdoor recreation- hunting, fishing, boating

and camping

Entertainment- sightseeing, theater, sports

Personal, family-medical, funeral, wedding

NEED MOTIVE TOURISM LITERATURE REFERENCES

Physiological Relaxation Escape

Relaxation

Relief of tension

Sunlust

Physical

Mental relaxation of tension

Safety Security Health

Recreation

Keep oneself active and healthy for the future

Social Love and affection Family togetherness

Enhancement of kinship relationships

Companionship

Facilitation of social interaction

Maintenance of personalities

Interpersonal relations

Ethnic roots

Show one’s affection for family members

Maintain social contacts

Self-esteem Achievement status Convince oneself to one’s achievement

Show one’s importance to others

Prestige

Social recognition

Ego enhancement

Professional/ business

Self-actualization Personal fulfillment

TRAVEL CONSTRAINTS

o Lack of Money

o Lack of Time

o Lack of Safety and Security

o Physical Disability

o Family Commitments

o Lack of Interest in travel

o Fears of Travel

TWO CLASSES OF VISITORS

1. Tourists- temporary visitors staying at least 24 hours,

whose purpose could be classified as:

Leisure such as recreation, holiday, health, study,

religion and sport

Business

Family

Mission

2. Excursionists- temporary visitors staying less than 24

hours in the destination visited and not making an

overnight stay, including cruise travelers but excluding

travelers in transit

DOMESTIC VS. INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Traveling locally Traveling abroad

Less expensive

No need for passports and

visas

You can travel first-class

citizen and would not have to

worry about racial

discrimination

Inspires a genuine

appreciation of the beauty of

one’s own nation

Expands one’s

understanding of one’s

nation and thus raises

national consciousness

More expensive

Requires passports and

visas

Might encounter cultural

adjustment difficulties in

foreign destination

INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS

| AUGUST 2014

Manila

(NCR)

Cebu

(Region VII)

TYPES OF DOMESTIC TOURISTS

IN THE PHILIPPINES


IN THE PHILIPPINES

Negros Oriental

(Region VII)

Cebu

(Region VII)

Bohol

(Region VII)

Catbalogan, Samar

Basey, Samar


IN THE PHILIPPINES

Philippines Flag Description

The flag of the Philippines is a bicolor flag, divided

in two parts horizontally. The upper half of the flag

is blue, and the lower portion is colored red. On

the hoist side, a white triangle points inward from

the outer corners of the flag. On the white

triangle, a yellow sun with eight bunches of rays.

In each point of the triangle, there is a five-pointed

star, each representing a region of islands in the

Philippines.

The blue on the flag represents peace, truth, and

justice, while the red shows patriotism. The yellow

sun represents unity, freedom, democracy, and

sovereignty, and each of its rays represents one

of the original provinces of the Philippines, at the

time of the Revolution in 1896.

FAST FACTS •Name: Philippines; Republic of the Philippines

•Capital City: Manila

•Philippines Population: 105,720,644 (2013 est.)

•Ethnicity: Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%,

Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray

3.4%, other 25.3%

•Name: Derived from King Philip II of Spain

•National Day: June 12

•Religion: Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%,

Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, other

1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1%

LOCATION

Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippines Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam

Geographic Coordinates: 13 00 N, 122 00 E

CLIMATE

Hot and Dry – March to May

Rainy – June to October

Cool – November to February

Temperature : 78A0F/25A0C to

90A0F/32A0C ; humidity 77%

HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in

the world.

It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American

influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had

a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the

Japanese.

Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros

in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and

churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago.

In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with

leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in

winning their independence.

HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only

colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-

American War, the United States brought widespread

education to the islands.

Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World

War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and

Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and

saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war

against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The

Philippines regained its independence in 1946.

HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged

two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were

perceived as corrupt regimes.

The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced

by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national

television stations, hundreds of cable TV stations, and

2,000 radio stations.

Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the

islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and

foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.

LANGUAGES/ DIALECTS

Two official languages --- Filipino and English.

Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the

national language. English is also widely used

and is the medium of instruction in higher

education.

Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the

Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or

Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.

CURRENCY

PHILIPPINE PESO

Local time is GMT plus 8 hours

TIME DIFFERENCE

PROFILE

Democratic Government

* Executive Branch

- Headed by Chief of Staff (President) and Vice President

- Cabinet

* Legislative Branch

- Senate

- House of Representatives

* Judicial Branch

- Supreme Court

ECONOMY Major industries

Agriculture : sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn,

bananas, cassavas, pineapple, mangoes,

pork, eggs, beef, fish

Industry : Electronics assembly, footwear,

pharmaceutical, chemicals, wood products,

food processing, petroleum refining, fishing

ECONOMY Exports: $41.25B (2005 est)

Electronic equipment, machinery & transport

equipment, garments, opticla instruments, coconut

products, fruits & nuts, copper products, chemicals

Partners: Japan 20.1%, US 18.2%, Netherlands 9%,

Hongkong 7.9%, China 6.7%, Singapore 6.6%,

Taiwan 5.6%, Malaysia 5.2% (2004)

The Country and its People

Pinoy –Filipino Male

Pinay – Filipina Female

What you need to know….

Filipinos love to eat

“Po” or “Opo” – form of

acknowledgement when

one calls an elder’s name

Touching an elder’s hand to ones forehead is a sign

of respect


One of the highest literacy rates in Asia

at almost 100%

2nd happiest country according to the

world happiness index

When giving directions, most Filipinos

point with their lips

Known for being compassionate people and know

how to pay debt.


Pakikisama or knowing how to get on well

with others

Utang na loob or a sense of gratitude

Hiya or fear of losing face or not wanting

to trouble anyone


Bahala na means what will be, will be

Filipinas are known for their grace,

beauty and warmth

Filipinos celebrate anything &

everything – (festivals for all kinds of

saints and native dances)

Bayanihan or spirit of Kinship

and camaraderie

Hospitality

Piousness

Close Family Relations


Department of Tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall be the

primary government agency charged with the

responsibility to encourage, promote, and

develop tourism as a major socio-economic

activity to generate foreign currency and

employment and to spread the benefits of

tourism to both the private and public sector.

Department of Tourism Vision:

- Improve accessibility of travel destinations

- Make tourism products better and more

affordable

-Promote a culture of tourism among local

residents

- Increase recognition of tourism as an

effective and efficient tool towards socio-

economic development of the Philippines

Department of Tourism Mission:

- To generate foreign currency and employment

- To spread the benefits of tourism to a wider

segment of the population with the support,

assistance and cooperation of both the private

and public sector

- To ensure the safe, convenient, enjoyable stay

and travel of foreign and local visitors in the

Philippines

8 Anchor Destinations MANILA

Country’s capital

Fast growing metropolis

Showcase different cultures

CEBU

Queen City of the South

Site of new and exciting business ventures between

local and foreign capital

DAVAO

Industrial hub of Mindanao

Mt. Apo – highest peak in the country and home of

the Philippine Eagle

BAGUIO

Country’s Summer Capital

1500 meters above sea, 8 degrees cooler than

lowlands

Jump-off point to the famous Banawe Rice Terraces

BORACAY

Known as Island paradise

Powder white sand, crystal blue waters

Located at northern tip of Panay island, 3 hours from

Manila

PALAWAN

Country’s Last Frontier

Situated between Mindoro Island and North Borneo

Home to over 80 minority groups, Calamian deer,

Palawan bearcat

White sand beaches, black marble caves,

breathtaking dive sites

BOHOL

Country’s 10th largest Island

Pristine white beaches, wonderful dive sites,

Chocolate Hills and Tarsier

Site of historic Blood compact between Sikatuna and

Legazpi

LAOAG/VIGAN

Located in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur

Impressive wide highways and narrow cobble

stoned homes, antiquated towns, Antillan ancestral

homes

REGION I-

ILOCOS REGION Situated on the northwestern coast of

Luzon

Total area is 12,840.19 square

kilometers

It is predominantly mountainous

Ilocano- Ilocano’s dialect

Dry season- November to April

Wet season- May to October

ILOCOS NORTE Laoag- capital city

Bonga, Bolo, Lubagaon,

Bacarra and Laoag- rivers in

Ilocos Norte.

It is generally mountainous

and rocky

CAPE BOJEADOR

LIGHTHOUSE

Burgos

This is the highest

lighthouse in the

Philippines

Built in 1892

LA PAZ SAND DUNES

Brgy. La Paz, Laoag City

Locally named Bantay Bimmaboy

Are shaped like pigs

known as a filming location for

local and international movies.

Dune- means hill of sand

Malacañang of the North

Paoay

Official residence of the

former President Ferdinand

E. Marcos

In front of which is the

Paoay Lake

Marcos Museum

Sarrat

The house where Ferdinand E.

Marcos was born now

transformed into a MUSEUM.

Pagudpud Beach

Pagudpud

A white sand beach

Its called the “BORACAY of

the NORTH”

Famous tourist site in

northern section of Luzon.

Paoay Church

Poblacion, Paoay

Built of coral blocks and

stucco-plastered bricks.

Construction started in 1704

Completed 1894

Patapat Bridge

Pagudpud

This sea connects with

Ilocos Norte and

Cagayan

San Nicolas Church

Poblacion, San Nicolas The first stone-and-brick building in

Ilocos Region.

Was built 1591

Occupied by the Katipuneros in 1898

Then occupied by American forces

in 1899

Saint William’s Cathedral

Laoag City

Built by Augustinians in

1642.

Has a unique two-storey

facade

Santa Monica Church

Sarrat

Century old church

Noted for its classical

and baroque (decorative)

architecture

ILOCOS SUR

Vigan City- Capital of

Ilocos Sur

Total land area is

2,579.6 square

kilometers

Ancestral Houses

Kamestizoan District in

Vigan It is called the “HERITAGE

VILLAGE”

Spanish-Mexican-Chinese

architectural designs.

Apato Beach

San Esteban

It was named after a mangrove

plant that use to be abundant in

the area

One place where US submarines

unload their arms during World

War II.

Archbishop's Palace

Vigan

Completed in 1793 in a

span of seven years

A collection of artifacts and

relics from other Ilocos

Churches.

Bantay Church

Bantay Built in 1590

Reconstructed 1950

Bell tower- served as a

lookout for enemies

Candon Beach

Candon

One of the widest beach

in the province

Gray sand and clear

water

Santiago Cove

Brgy. Sabangan

A “fishing village”

Main activities-

Picnicking and Water

Sports

St. Paul’s Metropolitan

Cathedral

Vigan Built by Augustinians from 1790-1800.

Has three-aisle altar and a choir lift.

Sta. Maria Church

Sta. Maria

Century old structure.

Known to be the

“NATIONAL Landmark”.

Tagudin Sundial

Tagudin Was built 1848 by Father Juan Sorolla

Standing in front of the municipal hall of

Ilocos Sur.

Oldest and first sundial in the Philippines

Sundial- is an instrument that shows the

time of day by the position of the sun-

generated shadow.

LA UNION

San Fernando City- its capital

Has a land area of 149,309

hectares

Located in southernmost part

of the Ilocos Region.

Agoo Basilica

Agoo Rebuilt in 1892 after a

severe earthquake

One of the most visited

Catholic structure in La

Union

Basi Making

Lioac, Naguilian

Basi is an Ilocano native

wine concocted from sugar

cane juice and duhat bark

for coloring.

Bauang Beach

Bauang A fine grayish-sand

beach

Water sports- is the

main activity in the area

Blanket Weaving

Bangar

Rayon, cotton and

polyester are combined

with tinagudan-a local

yarn to weave blankets.

Pottery Making

Taboc, San Juan Clay products are produced

utilizing the age-old

procedures in pottery

making.

One of the main livelihood in

La Union

San Juan Beach

San Juan

This beach is ideal for

surfing especially

during the months of

November to February.

PANGASINAN Has an area of 5,368.82 square

kilometers.

Western coastal municipalities

are dotted with numerous small

islands.

Pangasinense- dialect

Lingayen- its capital

Bonuan Beach Dagupan City

A landing site of the

Liberation Forces in 1945

This beach is now a venue

for water sports and

activities.

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

Bolinao

Built by the Americans in

1903.

This lighthouse sends

signals to vessels passing

by the area.

Colibra

Dasol

Colibra means “water

snake”

This island is a favorite

refuge or resting place of

sea snakes.

Hundred Islands National Park

Lucap, Alaminos

This is the major tourist

destination in Pangasinan

Composed of a cluster of islands

of varying sizes.

This place is ideal for swimming,

boating and snorkeling.

Nuestra Señora de Manaoag

Shrine

Manaoag

Site of the miraculous

shrine of “Apo Baket”

Processions are held here

at dawn every First

Saturday of the month.

Patar Beach

Bolinao

One of the best tourist

attractions in Bolinao

Has an extensive coastline

combining rocky outcrops

A white-sand beach

Santiago Island

Bolinao

This island is rich in

corals that teem with

marine life, thus making

it a haven for scuba

diving enthusiasts.

Umbrella Rocks

Sabangan, Agno

These are mushroom-

shaped stone boulders

at the mouth of the

Balincaguing River.

REGION II

CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION

The region is located on the

northeastern part of mainland

Luzon.

Has an area of 26,858.79 square

kilometers.

Locals speak Ilocano, Ibanag,

Itawes and Tagalog.

Cagayan

Tuguegarao City- its

capital.

The second largest

province in the

region.

Aparri Delta

Aparri

It is an impressive

expanse of water that is

located where the

Cagayan River meets

the South China Sea.

Buntun Bridge

Buntun

At 1.124 kilometers, this

bridge is the second longest

in the country and offers an

unobstructed view of the

Cagayan River.

Cagayan River or Rio

Grande de Cagayan

Philippine’s mightiest

watercourse.

The longest and widest

river in the country.

Callao Caves These caves boast massive

limestone and other rock

formations, skylights and a

chapel.

The circadian flight of thousands

of bats from their cave at dusk is

also a major attraction.

Iguig Calvary Hills

A duplicate of the 14

Stations of the Cross is

situated atop an 11-hectare

rolling terrain overlooking

the Cagayan River.

Oldest Bell in Southeast Asia

Calamaniugan

The bell is in

Calamaniugan’s

Jacinto de Polonia

Parish.

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

This is the seat of the

Archdiocese of Tuguegarao.

A picture of it hangs in the

Basilica in Rome.

It is considered one of the most

beautiful works of art in the

world.

The Miraculous Lady of Piat

Considered the “Antipolo

of Northern Luzon”, the

Mecca of the devoted.

The pilgrimage center of

Cagayan Valley.

Isabela

Ilagan- its capital

Has an area of 10,665 square

kilometers.

The largest province in the

region

Second largest province in the

country in terms of land area.

Church of Alicia

Alicia

The church is

famous for its

antique Spanish

architecture.

Magat Dam Tourism Resort

Complex

Asia’s biggest dam project,

the reservoir area is

suitable for fishing,

swimming, boating, sight-

seeing and picnicking.

Our Lady of Visitation Church

Guibang

Houses the miraculous

Lady of the Visitation which

is visited its many devotees,

especially every July 2,

which is her feast day.

Palanan Rainforest

Palanan

The Philippines’

largest existing

rainforest, situated at

800 feet above sea

level.

St. Mathias Church

Tumauini

An 18th century ultra-baroque

church unique for its extensive

use of baked clay both for wall

finishing and for ornamentation

It also has a unique cylindrical

bell tower.

San Pablo Church

San Pablo

Built in 1625 under the

supervision of Spanish

missionary Padre de Santo

Tomas

It is the oldest church in the

province.

Sta. Victoria Caves

Fuyo National Park, Ilagan

Famous for its

stalactites and

stalagmites, the site is

ideal for spelunking.

Batanes

Basco- its capital

It is called the Philippines’

northernmost province.

Has a total land area of 230

square kilometers.

Itbayat Island

Itbayat

It is shaped like a giant bowl.

The island is surrounded by

massive boulders and cliffs

rising from 20 to 70 feet

above sea level with no

shorelines.

Marlboro Country

Batan Island

Wide open space but there

are no inhabitants.

Major inhabitants are

COWS.

With beautiful panoramic

landscape and seascape.

Mt. Iraya

Basco

It is a dormant volcano

rising 1,517 meters above

sea level.

505 AD- last eruption

It is a good source of fertile

soil.

Naidi Hills

Basco

Offers a panoramic

view of the Basco town

proper.

Batanes is famous for

rugged seascapes.

Sabtang Island

Sabtang

An undisturbed and

unspoiled island that has

intermittent white sand

beaches, steep mountains,

deep canyons, and small level

areas along the coastline.

San Carlos Borromeo Church

Mahatao

This church was

completed in 1789 and

still retains its centuries-

old features.

San Jose Church

Ivana

This church was built

in 1814.

It has a crenellated

fortress like

campanile.

Nueva Vizcaya

Bayombong- its capital

Has a land area of

approximately 3,903.90

square kilometers.

Dalton Pass

Nueva Vizcaya

Offers the only direct

route between

Pampanga and

Cagayan valley.

Dupax del Sur Church

Dupax del Sur

It is one of the oldest and

biggest churches in the valley.

Its architectural design is said

to be similar to that of

Tuguegarao’s St. Peter’s

Cathedral.

Mt. Pulag National Park

Kayapa

It is the country’s second

highest peak which rises

9,630 feet above sea level.

The park occupies parts of

Nueva Vizcaya and

Benguet.

Salinas Salt Springs

Bayombong

A natural wonder

consisting of hills

made entirely of

petrified white salt.

Capisaan Caves

Capisaan

One can have a great

adventure exploring

this site.

Known for limestone

formations.

Quirino Cabarroguis- its capital

Has a total land area of

3,057.18 square kilometers.

It is located at the

southeastern part of

Cagayan Valley.

Governor Rapids

Maddela

The site offers swift,

turbulent, crystal

clear waters ideal for

water activities such

as rafting.

Cabarroguis Falls

Cabarroguis

This waterfalls is one of the

many natural attractions in

the province which has a

potential for tourism

development.

Nagbukel Cave

Diffun

The cave is located inside a

dome-shaped mountain

frequented by domestic

tourists during the Holy Week.

It is an ideal site for hiking

and picknicking.

CORDILLERA

ADMINISTRATIVE REGION This region is predominantly mountainous, with

towering peak, plateaus and valleys.

Seven major ethnolinguistic tribes of the North

- Ibaloi

- Kankanay

- Bontoc

- Kalinga

- Ifugao

- Itneg

- Tingguian

ABRA

Bangued- its capital

Has a total land area of

3,977.76 square

kilometers.

Abra National Museum

Tayum

This museum houses a

collection of coins and

paper money.

Has a large collection of

Philippine gold artifacts

and prehistoric pottery.

Abra River

Abra Originating from the Cordillera

Mountains and flowing down to Ilocos

Sur.

Is ideal place for swimming and fishing.

Serves as the converging point of all the

rivers and streams in the nearby

provinces and is one of the largest in the

area.

Bangued Church

Bangued

Constructed in 1722

One of the oldest

churches in the area.

Libtec Underground River

Libtec, Dolores

This river is located inside

a cave and surrounded by

extruding stalagmites,

making it both beautiful

and eerie.

Tugot ni Angalo

(Footprints of Angalo

Kabayuran, San Quintin

Claimed to be the footprints of

the legendary giant Angalo-

“Adam” in Abra mythology.

15 meters long, 5 meters wide

and 10 feet deep.

Tangadan Tunnel

Tangadan

This 40 meters tunnel along

the Abra- Ilocos Sur

National Road is a popular

landmark welcoming the

province’s visitors.

Apayao Cabugao- its capital

Is located at the northernmost tip of the

Luzon mainland.

Divided into two parts

Upper Apayao- has a mountainous

terrain characterized by towering peaks,

plateaus and intermittent valleys.

Lower Apayao- is generally flatlands with

a few rolling mountains and plateaus.

Apayao River

Apayao

Highly regarded by the

locals as unpolluted and

pristine.

Wildlife and fishes

populate its banks.

Mount Solo

Pudtol The highest peak in

Apayao

Good site for camping,

nature tripping and

mountaineering.

BENGUET La Trinidad- its capital

Has an area of 260, 648

hectares.

Has a rugged mountainous

terrain and is insulated from

both the lowlands and the

seas.

Baguio Cathedral

Baguio City One of the many

religious landmarks that

dot the city, its pinkish

hue rise above the

skyline.

Burnham Park

Baguio City Named after the city’s master

planner Daniel Burnham.

Traditional venue of the city’s

numerous festivities.

Has a man-made lagoon usually

filled with boating excursionists.

Bikers, promenaders and skaters

delight in the park’s wide area.

Club John Hay

Baguio City Former rest and recreation center of

the United States Armed Forces in

the Philippines.

Camp John Hay was turned over to

the Filipinos when the Americans left

the country in early 90’s.

It has been renamed Club John Hay.

Mines View Park

Baguio City The park is known as a

“shopper’s haven”.

Guest should check out the

breath-taking view of the

mining sites on the mountains

fronting the park.

Mt. Pulog

Kabayan

Highest mountain in Luzon.

Reaches more than 9,600 feet.

Has a lake, mossy forests and grassland made of dwarf bamboos.

Philippine Military Academy

Loakan, Baguio City

Premier training ground for

young Filipinos who want to

excel in a military career.

It also houses important

relics such as cultural

artifacts of the Cordilleras.

Ifugao

Lagawe- its capital.

Has a land area of 251,778

hectares.

Located at the foot of the

Cordillera Mountain Range.

Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue

One of the most well-known

attraction in the Philippines.

Numerous rice terraces that

were carved in the mountain

slopes by the Ifugaos as far

back as 2,000 years ago.

Mount Amuyao

Between the boundary of

Banaue and Mayoyao

8th highest peak in the

Philippines.

Its summit provides a breath-

taking panorama of Mountain

Province, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya

and Ifugao.

Mount Napulawan

Hungduan

This site is ideal for

mountaineering.

Kalinga Tabuk- its capital

Has total land area of 3,119.4 square kilometers.

A large portion of the province is open grassland suitable for pasture.

It also has pine tree forests higher up in the west.

Chico Dam

Calanasan, Tabuk

Constructed by the

National Irrigation

Administration.

Supposed to be one of the

largest dams in Southeast

Asia.

Mabilong Weaver’s Village

Lubuagan

Center of the ethnic weaving

industry in the province.

The village is along the road

and one can buy souvenirs

right from the weavers.

Mountain Province

Bontoc- its capital

Has an area of 2,097

square kilometers.

Besao Sunset

Besao

A spectacular view

of the sunset with its

warm glowing rays.

Bontoc Village Museum

Bontoc

This museum houses

various ancient

artifacts and other

indigenous items.

Hanging Coffins

Sagada The people of Sagada have a

unique tradition. Instead of

burying their departed family

members, their coffins, which

are usually made of pine

trunks, are hung on cliff sides.

Lumiang Cave

Sagada

A big cave where

piles of coffins of

the town’s ancestors

are kept.

Sumaging Cave

Sagada

It is known to be the “Big Cave”.

It is the major tourist attraction in

the area.

It is a large cave system that one

can explore with the aid of the

local guides.

Traditional Ato (Dap-Ay)

These rooms not only serve

as sleeping quarters for the

folks and for male

teenagers but also as a

venue for traditional rites

and village cultural affairs.

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