Kabayan Travel Guide
Positioned in Benguet province in the Cordillera mountain range on Luzon Island in the Philippines, Kabayan is a unique city steeped in history and heritage dating back thousands of years.
- Worth It?
- If you're interested in Filipino history then Kayaban offers some great attractions.
- What to Do
- take a look at the Mummy Caves and enjoy the surrounding mountains by going trekking and climbing.
- Best Time to Go
- year round is fine although December and January provide the best weather with clear skies and low rainfall.
- How Long?
- A few days are enough to see the main sights and attractions.
- Trivia
- some of the mummified bodies are so well preserved you can see hair and tattoos.
Long before Spanish colonization, the indigenous people of Kayaban practiced mummification using salt and herbs before placing the embalmed bodies in solid rock tombs. Within Kayaban there are over 2,000 burial caves used for human remains.
The Mummy Caves in Kayaban are a popular tourist attraction and are officially on the Philippine National Cultural Treasures list. Apart from the Mummy Caves there are plenty of outdoors activities to enjoy in Kayaban such as rock climbing, trekking and nature watching.
Travel to Kabayan - Getting There
Located only a short trip from Baguio City, Kayaban is easily reached by bus. Getting to Baguio is easy with daily flights leaving from Manila taking approximately 45 minutes. Bus tickets to Kayaban can be bought at most travel agents in Baguio City and leave at different times throughout the day.
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