Caving and sightseeing in Sagada

Sagada is endowed with esoteric caves found mostly in Sagada Poblacion. Steered by capable guides, caving exposes one to gaping burial caverns to deep winding slippery caves. One needs ropes to support her/him to the inside of the caves especially during rainy season.

Lumyang Cave sees coffins piled on top of the other at barangay Ambasing. One reaches the gaping cave following a ten minute trek downward from the Suyo Ambasing road.

Sumaguing Cave also called the Big Cave is endowed with various rock formations which locals here call names for such. One stops by the Frog Pool, a frog-like rock formation. In one part of the cave is the King’s Palace which showcases rock-curtains while cool refreshing waters tickle the soles and toes. A favorite destination of tourists here, the Big Cave stops at a wide Dance Hall where one marvels at such a spacious pavement while bats twitter endlessly. You go back passing through the swimming pool with its cool mysterious waters.

Balangagan Cave is found in Suyo barangay. More strenuous an adventure than Sumaguing Cave, Balangacan Cave is endowed with astounding stalactites and challenging rock formations to conquer such underground mystery.

You can't miss waterfalls while here in Sagada. Bokong waterfalls at Nangonogan Poblacion is a perfect place to sooth one’s tired muscles after much trekking. One reaches the falls by passing through rice terraces via a 20 minute hike from the main road near Sagada Weaving.

The enthralling Bumod-ok Falls in barangay Fidelisan measuring 75 meters in length, can be reached by passing through rice terraces on a 20 minute downhill hike from Fidelisan Village. Bumod-ok Waterfalls is an ideal spot for one to have a dip in after a leisurely one hour- hike from the main town.

For avid mountain climbers , Mt Ampakao is the perfect mountain to scale while in Sagada. While it doesn’t present that challenging peak, one can stop along its rolling stature and take a view of Sagada or pick wild berries along the way. To reach Mt Ampakaw, you may start walking from the Municipal Hall following the Poblacion Ambasing road upwards to sitio Bitin.

Photo credit: Sagada cave

Photo credit: On the way to the cave