Banaue Travel Guide
Located on the northern island of Luzon in the Philippines, in the Cordillera mountain range, Banaue is well known for its spectacular rice terraces, which are listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Worth It?
- Definitely a must see.
- What to Do
- see the famous rice terraces.
- Best Time to Go
- between May and July when the rice is green.
- How Long?
- A few days are enough although longer if you wish to enjoy the adventure activities.
- Trivia
- the 2,000-year-old rice terraces are often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The mountainous region provides a host of adventure activities to enjoy including trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing and nature watching. There are some fantastic waterfalls in Banuae, which provide breathtaking sightseeing and also a place for swimming.
The main attraction of Banaue is the 2,000-year-old rice terraces that were constructed with only primitive tools by the native Ifugaon people. There is also some museums and galleries to enjoy, including the Museum of Cordilleran Sculpture, which has a collection of traditional pieces carved from wood and composite materials.
Travel to Banaue - Getting There
The easiest way to get to Banaue is by bus from the nearby city of Baguio where daily flights arrive from Manila. The flight from Manila takes only 40 minutes and bus ride less than an hour. There are roads linking Banaue directly with Manila although the mountainous terrain makes the 350km journey slow, taking around nine hours by bus.
Banaue Things to Do
Banaue Attractions
Side trips from Banaue
- Tappiyah Waterfalls
- these falls, a 30-minute walk from Batad village, are 70m high and have great swimming at the bottom.
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