Our Chosen Province: Ifugao

- is a group of wet-rice agriculturalists occupying the mountainous area of northern Luzon, Philippines. ... Their great system of irrigated rice terraces—steeply contoured, mountain-terraced walls of stone that lean slightly inward at the top—is world renowned and was developed with a simple technology.

Ifugao is located at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain Ranges. It is bounded on the west by Benguet, on the south by Nueva Vizcaya, on the east by Isabela and on the north by Mt. Province.

-It is generally located at 120 degrees 40'17" longitude.

RELATIVE LOCATION: The province is bordered by Benguet to the west,

Mountain Province to the north, Isabela to the east, and Nueva Vizcaya to the south. Situated within the Cordillera Central mountain range, Ifugao is characterized by rugged terrain, river valleys, and massive forests.

Region:

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Ifugao's Recources:

As much as the Ifugao celebrate and cultivate life in all forms, they also have a very spiritual relationship with death. You can check out their burial techniques that have been passed down for generations in the Apfo Tombs, or in the Makaliwagha and Lebhong Burial caves.

When visiting Ifugao, be sure to pack clothes for outdoor activities. There are a lot of spots for caving, hiking, waterfall chasing, and swimming in Ifugao. Lagawe is home to two caves: Bintakan and Nah-toban. Be sure to get a knowledgeable guide who can lead you through these caves, which are full of stalactites, stalagmites, and unexplored depths.

De-stress and unwind in the hot springs of Tocucan in the Tinoc region. These sulfuric hot springs help relieve you from internal problems like arthritic pain, digestive issues, and menopausal symptoms. The springs are at the end of a two-hour hike from Benguet, a relaxing reward after a tough journey!

If you’d like to stay in the Banaue area, visit the Guihob natural swimming pool for a quick dip or the Tappiya Waterfalls in Batad. There is also the Ducligan hot springs that is connected to a deep pool just 20 km away from the Poblacion.

Hungduan rewards those who can endure a challenging three-hour hike with the Buyukan Waterfalls. Other places to visit to see cascading falls with some age-old legend behind them are O’phaw Mahencha falls, Tenogtog, Bagnit and Numbungug waterfalls.

If you like to trek and hike through the lush forests and mountains, Ifugao is the place for you. There are three mountains in the area that you can hike, but they may be for more advanced hikers. Mt. Amuyao is the 8th highest peak in the Philippines that overlooks the Mountain Province, Isabela, Ifugao, and Nueva Viscaya. Mt. Napulawan is home to rare flora in its luscious forest. In the center of Ifugao lies Mt. Anapawon, one of the best places to go camping with a view of the Hingyon rice terraces.