Tuesday, May 17, 2011

SAGADA, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

SAGADA is a fifth class municipality located in Mountain Province in Northern  Luzon. It is one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines even it's a 12 hour ride  from Manila.  Foreigners  from different  countries  loves to  visit  Sagada  because they offer great tourist destinations  and it is one of the best place to relax because of  its cold weather.  When it comes to tourism, they have an organized system. They have  a blogsite (www.sagadagenuineguides.blogspot.com) which all informations from room accommodation, transportation, restaurants, tourist spots, and guide fees are posted.

GETTING THERE:

There are 2 options going to Sagada. The most convenient way is  from Manila take a bus going to Baguio City at php440.00 one way fare. I suggest you take an evening trip around 10:00pm or 11:00pm for you to arrive at 5:00am in Baguio City. Then proceed to Dangwa Terminal and look for Lizardo Trans Bus Liner.The first trip is 6:00am. There is a cafeteria beside the terminal where  you can take your snack while waiting for the bus to depart. The fare would cost php220.00 one way. 

stopover for breakfast along halsema road, Benguet
The second option is a 12 hour bus ride  from Manila to Bontoc via Cable Tours Bus Line located in E. Rodriguez Street ,Quezon City. They have daily schedules leaving Manila at 8:30pm at Php650.00 one way fare. From Bontoc, take another 45 minutes jeepney ride to Sagada at Php40.00 one way fare.

All tourists are required to register at Sagada Tourist Information Center  upon arrival
TOURIST DESTINATIONS:


Lumiang Burial Cave Entrance
extreme trail of  Lumiang Cave
Sumaguing Cave
                              (Note: To those adventure seeker, cave connection is a real thrill)

sea of clouds at Keltipan Peak
The Century Bell
Sagada Episcopal Cathedral
Echo Valley
Sagada Rice Terraces 











2 comments:

  1. The place was so enchanting. The snapshots' angle were so perfect! shitifujon.blogspot.com

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  2. Nice mam Sarah... I'm thinking to go here on October.. Sana..

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