Sagada Tourist Places
Sagada, Philippines is often described as “Shangri-la” by visitors. The description is not an accident; indeed, within the confines of one of the smallest towns in the Mountain Province are several natural and man-made attractions that are a feast for the eyes, hearts and souls of residents and visitors alike.
The following can also be used as a checklist of things to see for those visiting the site:
1. Sumaging Cave – This gigantic limestone cave is huge and it can take more than half a day to fully explore the place. Be sure to bring a small snack and dry clothes to wear.
2. Bomod-ok Waterfalls: These huge waterfalls are about a 2-hour walk from the city center. Enjoy the cool waters at the foot of the falls. On one occasion caught on national television, a man proposed to his girlfriend at the waterfalls.
3. Mission Compound – Enjoy the pine-lined walk from St. Mary’s School to St. Mary’s Church, Sagada’s Anglican church that was built by the Japanese after World War II.
4. Danum Lake – Pick berries and enjoy the gentle breeze and fresh air at Danum Lake. This place has been used to film a Filipino romantic movie.
5. Mount Ampacao: Start the morning by hiking up to the highest peak in Sagada. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy at the top of the mountain.
6. Kiltepan Rice Terraces – The rice terraces on the border of 3 of Sagada’s barangays are the subject of beautiful postcards for their expansive and creative engineering.
7. Bokong Falls: Although smaller than Bomod-ok, these falls are closer to the city center and therefore easier to visit. Try doing a running jump off the side of a mountain into the cool waters of the 20-foot pool.
8. Underground River – Follow the underground river as it meanders into a cave and back out again.
9. Sagada Restaurants – The city is slowly becoming a destination for foodies. A weekend buffet run by a French chef is a must experience. The Yoghurt House restaurant has been visited by a Philippine president.
10. Sagada Weaving – Take a piece of Sagada with you home by stopping by the Sagada Weaving shop.
11. Hanging Coffins: These final resting places are not something for those with a fear of heights. Sagada is perhaps the only city in the Philippines that has a burial site facing limestone cliffs.