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Banaue
Banaue is a good base for exploring the rice terraces in the mountain province. The biggest terraces in the Philippines are within view of the restaurant balconies in town. Some say that other villages have more spectacular terraces but it is hard not to appreciate the beauty and magnitude of these rice fields, representing hundreds […]
Batad
Batad rice terraces I have made numerous trips to Batad without a guide but this little rascal intrigued me with his offer of 50 pesos for a tour of his village. His mother, Lillian Lahhin, is one of the regular guides and her sons desire to joining the ranks of the other guides was kind […]
Batad Rice Terraces
Batad Rice Terraces Batad is one of the most photographed villages in the Philippines. Getting there is an easy day trip from Banaue and well worth the effort. Jeepneys can be hired in Banaue to take you most of the way there. These jeepneys will transport you to the saddle at top of the hill […]
Bontoc to Banaue by bus
Bus from Bontoc to Banaue The Emanuel bus lines run between Bontoc and Banaue for 100 peso. It’s a pleasant trip over the mountain stopping at some vegetable dealers at the top of the mountain pass. This is a view of the main street in Bontoc taken from the Churya-A Hotel. There is a great […]
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