Sagada
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Asia : Southeast Asia : Philippines : Sagada
Sagada is a small town in the Mountain Province of Luzon, Philippines. It is famous for its beautiful caves as well as the serene mountains.
[edit] Get in
- From Baguio: several buses a day, starting at 6:00 AM with several trips until 1:00 PM. The ride on a Lizardo Trans bus takes 6 to 8 hours depending on road conditions, and costs 220 pesos.Note: If you will be traveling on a Holy Friday, only one bus will travel and it will operate on a first come, first served basis.
- From Bontoc: local jeepneys ply this route throughout the day for 35 pesos.
[edit] Get around
- On foot - explore the beautiful mountains around Sagada.
- Jeepney - can be hired.
[edit][add listing] See
- Sagada Popular Sites, [1]. The Mission Compound, Kiltepan Rice Terraces, Echo Valley Cliffs and Hanging Coffins, Sumaging (the Big Cave), Bokong and Bomod-ok Waterfalls, Burial Cave, Mount Ampakaw, Underground River, Lake Danum edit
[edit][add listing] Do
- Caving - Sumaguing Cave: A 2-3 hour tour including a visit of the big cave, the burial cave and the hanging coffins goes for 400 pesos for 1-4 people, 450 pesos for 5, other prices for larger groups. Book at the tourist information counter.
- Hiking-Bumud-ok Falls (BIg Falls)-Take a jeep near the Municipio, one heading for Bangaan.Fare is P15.You do not need a guide to go to the big falls.It has a well-established path.Make sure to try jumping from the ledge.
- Rock Climbing-- near Echo Valley. It only costs P200 per person inclusive of all gears and guide fee.No time limit.
[edit][add listing] Buy
[edit][add listing] Eat
- Yoghurt House, Dagdag, Sagada (Go down the main road from the municipal hall), [2]. The YOGHURT house at the boundary of Poblacion and Dagdag is a popular and excellent restaurant. They serve meals from breakfast to dinner. Specialties include varied yoghurt dishes and fresh local produce. edit
- Bilig cafe: located at the basement of the municipal hall.If you are facing tha hall, look for stairs at the side of the building.The cafe has excellent rice meals, pancakes, fantastic coffee, and more.Check out the cool postcards on the ceiling.Meals are from $1-$3.
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[edit][add listing] Sleep
- George's Guesthouse: http://sagadageorgeinn.bravehost.com/ , Try getting the penthouse rooms.You will have a balcony where you can hang out at night, lay out mats to check out the stars, have a cool view of Sagada.The owners are extremely helpful.P200 ($3-4) per person.Cheaper rooms are also available.
[edit] Get out
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