Ifugao (Lagawe)

Batad Amphitheater Terraces

- Batad Amphitheater Terraces are easily recognizable tourist spots in Ifugao. From the vantage viewpoint, the terraces look like a cascading waterfall.One could just imagine how the Ifugao’s ancestors were able to build such an earthen structure using only wooden tools and stones. For sure, the locals were would have a lot of stories to share. Not just historical stories but legends as well.Far from what many of us know, the rice terraces are not merely a showcase for tourism. They are lasting testimonies of the ancient engineering skills of the people. They provide rice and vegetables for the community. And these terraces show how the people and their natural environment have been living in harmony for centuries.

Mt. Nagchayan

- Mt. Nagchayan rises to more than 1,455 MASL. It was a battleground during the Japanese invasion. Both the locals and the Americans pursued relentless drives until the Japanese finally surrendered. Several grottos and stonewalled trenches and foxholes can be found here.There are also old rustic shells scattered on the site. Still, this mountain can make up your trek worth it if you simply want to experience nature’s beauty.After all, climbing here would reward you views of rice terraces and surrounding mountain ranges. And the trail to its summit is just as rustic as in many other famous mountains.