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Ifugao

Province in Cordillera, Philippines

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Overview

Ifugao is a province in the Cordillera region of Luzon in the Philippines. It is known for its rice terraces, some of which have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

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Getting there

Ifugao can be accessed through three national roads; Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Road (Route 109), the main thoroughfare for buses originating from Metro Manila, Banaue-Mayoyao-Aguinaldo-Alfonso Lista-Ramon…

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Getting around

One can get around the province by public transportation such as jeepney, bus, and passenger van. Tricycles are used within towns.

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TownsIfugao is divided into 11 municipalities, all rural and sparsely populated, with each having a central town.

UnderstandIfugao occupies over of land area, mostly mountainous terrain. The capital is Lagawe. The province occupies some of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Mountains.

TalkThe native language is Ifugao, which has various dialects per town. An alternative lingua franca is Ilocano, brought by lowland migrants who settled in the province, followed by Tagalog and English.

Get inIfugao can be accessed through three national roads; Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Road (Route 109), the main thoroughfare for buses originating from Metro Manila, Banaue-Mayoyao-Aguinaldo-Alfonso Lista-Ramon…

Get aroundOne can get around the province by public transportation such as jeepney, bus, and passenger van. Tricycles are used within towns.

SeeMost visitors come to Ifugao just to see the Banaue Rice Terraces, which is a disservice to the fact that it is just one of five rice terrace complexes in Ifugao that are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

DoPartake in cultural activities such as pounding rice, community dances and listening to the chants of the Ifugao epic Hudhud.

BuyThere are very few banks or ATMs. Most transactions are conducted in cash.

EatLike the rest of the Cordilleras, Ifugao cuisine is comprised of highland rice, starch vegetables and game.

Drink

SleepThe bulk of tourist accommodation is in Banaue, followed by Lagawe, Kiangan and Mayoyao. Most accommodation consists of small inns, hostels or homestays.

Stay safeAccidents and landslides are common along the mountain roads, with the danger compounded by low or nonexistent guard rails and fog. Ensure that your vehicle is in good condition.

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