Located 275 km North of
Metro Manila, Sagada, whose former name is Ganduyan, is a 5th class municipality situated in
Mountain Province. The place is famed for its “hanging coffins”, rice terraces,
caves, waterfalls, and the tribal rituals that perpetuate until today.
Although frequented by foreign and
local tourists for its food heritage, interesting culture, and mountainous
nature, Sagada has managed to preserve its authenticity through years. Up to
this day, Sagada is admired for the absence of noise and pollution it
maintains. It is indeed a tranquil paradise for anyone who simply wants to
enjoy the picturesque scenery, study its unique culture, join in the rituals
of is natives, or commune with the beauty of such a wonderful slice of
nature.
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| Echo Valley, Sagada, Mt. Province (c) Feona Imperial |
Despite its fame in both the national and global
context, Sagada has well-kept its appeal as an ecotourism destination. There
are no massive hotels nor blaring discos, or anything else that would disturb
the people’s traditional way of life. Besides its distinction as conservative
and simplistic in nature, Sagada is patronized by backpackers for the various
ecological and outdoor activities it has to offer.
Popular activities that entail an active lifestyle include trekking, caving, exploring waterfalls, bonfire, spelunking, white water rafting, picnics, rappelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, participating in tribal celebrations, or simply walking. :)
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| Bomod-ok waterfall, Sagada (c) travel-philippines.com |
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