In 2010, we tag along with my brother in visiting Mountain Province. His wife is a full-blooded Igorot. They met in Taiwan (they’ve worked as factory workers there back in 1996). Due to the distance of travel, it’s very seldom that my sister-in-law went home to visit. Kids, business, many hours of travel…are but few reasons for missing out her province.
Mountain Province as suggested by its name is roughly 80% mountainous. Hence the weather is cold and precipitation is high. The extreme weather makes a flourishing industry for planting vegetable crops.
And, thanks to the Halsema Highway that connects Baguio City to as far as Bontoc town. The highway paved the way for tourists to wander and marvel the caves, waterfalls, and limestone cliffs in the area. Most notable places of attraction were in Sagada town. One among the northernmost town of Mountain Province.
Tourists have been flocking to Sagada for its amazing underground caves. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get decent shots of our trek to Sagada caves as the lone gadget we have that time is a camera phone 
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Another reason why Sagada is very popular are the hanging coffins in Echo valley. Below are my two decent shots of the limestone formations in the place. Seeing this place made me compare the place to Stonehenge in England, one of UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Same as in Stonehenge, the limestone formation seems arranged in semi-circular forms and is used as burial site of some minorities. It is believed that some coffins have been there centuries ago.
Photo from where we are standing. Taking care not to go go nearer for deep ravines are everywhere. It made me nauseous.
For a clearer shot of the hanging coffins, I took the liberty to grab this photo on the web.
For those planning to travel to Sagada, I suggest to go visit from the months of February to April. It’s when the rains are a little scarce. But, not completely, as my sister-in-law’s town of Bauko seems to drench in rain almost everyday.
Hi
I have been to Sagada only once but the memories I have, I will not forget. I love the people and the view. I went spelunking, I mean. who can ever forget that hahaha
Reading this post makes me want to go back soon…
xoxo
MrsMartinez
thanks for saying the word…the caves are beyond marvelous…at first, i got scared because the trek is too muddy, the place is too dark…pero sulit nman tlg
sayang nga ang mga fotos namin s cave, ang lalabo, walang makita 
Just seeing the pictures of the hanging coffins take my breath away. I can just imagine what it will be like to actually see them. Is there any way to get nearer to the coffins?
yup, there is. most tourists get nearer through a winding trail down a cliff. malayo e so hindi na kami bumaba…but, if i were a blogger na back then…i’d risk going down
we’re just waiting for sagada tour promos! I am going to be there for sure!
catch the schedule in summer time, marlon…
that hanging coffins is amazing, I just love the genuity of our races
I’ve never been to Sagada nor tried to do the trek but I would really like to see those famous hanging coffins. How I wish I would get the chance.
that was really a breathtaking view, a must see, Sagada is very far to travel but surely it will be worth visiting, one of the places I want to visit if time and budget permits hehe
I haven’t been to Sagada but it’s on my list. Will surely visit this part!
I’ve heard many things about Sagada na. Some of my friends are going there this week. Sana naman at makavisit ako soon and makita ‘to!
that looks very interesting. never been to the place. the closest part of Luzon ive been to is Benguet. would love to visit Sagada someday.
Wow, that is beautiful ate t’Riz! I wouldn’t stand near the cliff either lol.
My cousin just came there and I am so green with envy! I have always wanted to visit the Northern parts of Luzon but never got the chance to. I hope that when my family goes home for a vacation, we can explore that wonderful and amazing place.
Sagada has always held a certain mystique in my view. Really hope that I will have the chance to visit.
I have done article about these hanging coffins of sagada… but sad to say, I have never seen them firsthand. Nice photos.
Geez! Hanging coffins. That’s creepy and I’d say difficult to do, I guess. This is my first time to read about Sagada’s hanging coffins. Forgive my reaction.
Thanks for sharing! Now I know… I hope to visit the Mountain Province one of these days, too.
I have never been to Sagada as of yet but I have heard a lot of good things about the place. The farthest I got to visit in the North was only Benguet Province.
By just looking at the photos Te Riz, it sent me the chills. Isn’t it creepy out there? LOL!
Hanging coffins is Sagada is one of the most interesting things to visit in the place. I hope to see it in person someday.
May you have a peaceful and reflective holy week celebration sis.
That is really unique and something we Filipinos must be proud of. Hope that people there will continue to do the custom.
Wow! that is very cool and interesting
What a unique way to buried the decease people 
I never see such an amazing photo like that 
You made my day 
Wow! I have heard so many good things about Sagada but I can’t remember seeing these snaps. How wonderful! That is a place worth visiting! Are those hanging coffins for real? Grabe I can’t believe it!
Thanks for sharing your travels!
some of my friends went there and they had great time. i’ve been to baguio few times and the farthest we went was la trinidad, benguet…i hope someday i can see sagada and its natural beauty. thanks for sharing about it.