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Bomod-ok Falls
A wide curtain of water falling into a cold pool below Sagada, reached by a stepped descent of around an hour through Aguid's rice terraces. Known locally as the Big Falls.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Cordillera, Philippines · Asia
Sagada works well as a base: 10 minutes from Besao, 17km from Sumaguing Cave.
Sagada is a town located in Cordillera, Philippines. With a population of 2,830, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sagada sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sagada to your route.
Sagada, officially the Municipality of Sagada (Bontok: Ili nan Sagada; Balangao: Babley hen Sagada; Kankanaey: Ili di Sagada; Ilocano: Ili ti Sagada; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sagada; Spanish: Municipio de Sagada) is a municipality in Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 10,702Read more
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The town is famous for its hanging coffins. This is a traditional way of burying people that is still utilized. The elderly carve their own coffins out of hollowed logs. If they are too weak or ill, their families prepare their coffins instead. The dead are placed inside their coffins (sometimes breaking their bones in the process of fitting them in), and the coffins are brought to a cave for burial. The Sagada people have been practicing such burials for over 2,000 years, however, not everyone is qualified to be buried this way; among other things, one had to have been married and had grandchildren.
Popular activities include trekking, exploring both caves and waterfalls, spelunking, bonfires, picnics, rappelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, and participating in tribal celebrations. Guides can be found upon registration at the tourist-office in Sagada Proper (the main town) for a small fee. Most of the guides are natives, also known as Kankanaey.
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Sagada is located in Cordillera, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 17.0840 latitude, 120.8996 longitude.
Sagada has a population of approximately 2,830 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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waterfall
A wide curtain of water falling into a cold pool below Sagada, reached by a stepped descent of around an hour through Aguid's rice terraces. Known locally as the Big Falls.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Ancient coffins suspended on cliff faces by the Igorot people, a striking burial tradition practiced for thousands of years in the Mountain Province.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
The largest cave in Sagada with dramatic limestone formations, underground pools, and a thrilling spelunking adventure through narrow passages.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient rice terraces carved into mountainsides by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.
27 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Burial caves at around 2,000 metres above Kabayan holding Ibaloi fire-mummies, smoke-cured in wooden coffins several centuries ago. Reached by a rough spur road off the Halsema Highway and a short descent.
49 km · about 55 min drive
historic highway
The 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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