Place to see: Sagada, Baguio, Philippines

Burial coffins

Burial coffins by Jasper Espejo

Centuries-old burial coffins at the mouth of Sumaguing Cave, Sagada, Philippines. After having survived the centuries and one major earthquake that sent some of them plunging down the chasm below, these coffins are now prey to thieves, vandals and disrespectful tourists.

Burial coffins
Burial coffins

About this place:

A remote town in the Mountain Province, Philippines. The place is good for nature tripping. Lots of hiking trails, several caves to explore and don't forget to try the native dishes like pinikpikan and local tapey rice wine.

Postcards about Sagada:

  • Jasper Espejo

    14 January 2008
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    Jasper Espejo

    Sagada is one of those places you can run to when you want to escape the noise of city life (just dont go there during Holy Week when the place gets packed with the same noisy city people). It's not easy to get there. It takes about 12 hours ride either via Nueva Ecija or Baguio. I prefer the Baguio - Mountain Trail route where you pass thru the highest road system in the Philippines. The view along the way is breathtaking. There are many places you can stay in Sagada. Be sure you are fit to take on the mountain hikes and the spelunking. Prepare with a lot of cardio exercises :-).

Baguio, Baguio City, PH

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Discovered by Jasper Espejo
on 12 January 2008.
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