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1.) TREK. TREK. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST... TREK
Trekking beyond the city is far more different than trekking in CAR. Ifugao, Kalinga, and Benguet are mountainous provinces so trekking here can be a total blast. Just imagine the wind gushing right through your face, and losing off those unwanted calories whilst heading up those elevated areas. No worries, if you are a very modernized person, you can also take pictures along the way. The views will definitely give you more a great amount of likes on Instagram.
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2.) HOT SPRINGS
Believe it or not, the CAR region has more hot springs aside from the ones in Pooten Resort, Asin-Tuba of Benguet! If you are not the physical type of person and all you crave for is relaxation, then you can take a dip in the hot springs. In Ifugao, you can pay a visit to Bogyah Hot Springs in Hungduan. You get to view a couple of Rice Terraces along the way. Another one can be located in Benguet and it is called the Itogon Hot Springs. Based in the town of Itogon, it is also known as the "1300 Level Swimming Pools". In other words, you can enjoy different kinds of pools in this resort. Last but not least, we have the Nasngi, Beey Dodong and Tubeng Hot Spring of Benguet! They say the water source is from Mount Kil-Kili.
Experience Chico River Whitewater Rafting! (source)
3.) EXPLORE THE WATERS
If you adore the waters, then you can challenge the rapids of Kalinga's Chico River, and swim in Ifugao's Hapao River and Balentimol Falls!
One of the Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga (source)
The Mummy Returns (source)
4.) ENCOUNTER HISTORY IN THE FLESH
You can still see the remains of history with your very own eyes. In Kalinga, you can meet the Tattooed Women of Tinglayan. Kalinga has been very known for their tattoos, which are heavy in symbolism and heritage. Having tattoos are considered being beautiful and increases their chances of getting suitors, which explains why these women are almost covered with them. Next, if you are into creepy ancient stuff, then you can visit The Fire Mummies of Kabayan in Benguet. They are located in Mt. Timbac and you can still see how well preserved they are.
Eighth Wonder Heirloom Rice (source)
5.) RICE
As Filipinos, rice is a thing. Filipinos cannot live without rice, that's usually what everyone says. The culture of rice is very strong in the region of CAR, especially in Ifugao (they have rituals!). Rice terraces are very known here, and the commonly-known ones are the man-made Kibungan Rice Terraces, Tinglayan Rice Terraces, and the Banaue Rice Terraces. Consider getting some rice as souvenirs!
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| Experience Chico River Whitewater Rafting! (source) |
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| One of the Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga (source) |
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| The Mummy Returns (source) |
You can still see the remains of history with your very own eyes. In Kalinga, you can meet the Tattooed Women of Tinglayan. Kalinga has been very known for their tattoos, which are heavy in symbolism and heritage. Having tattoos are considered being beautiful and increases their chances of getting suitors, which explains why these women are almost covered with them. Next, if you are into creepy ancient stuff, then you can visit The Fire Mummies of Kabayan in Benguet. They are located in Mt. Timbac and you can still see how well preserved they are.
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| Eighth Wonder Heirloom Rice (source) |
As Filipinos, rice is a thing. Filipinos cannot live without rice, that's usually what everyone says. The culture of rice is very strong in the region of CAR, especially in Ifugao (they have rituals!). Rice terraces are very known here, and the commonly-known ones are the man-made Kibungan Rice Terraces, Tinglayan Rice Terraces, and the Banaue Rice Terraces. Consider getting some rice as souvenirs!
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