Apayao: The Last Nature Frontier of the Cordilleras
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It is new to me that this province has something to offer. Really, I'm thanking this Project 81 that I am doing because I get to know more my country and by that exploring the unknown to many. Last Holy Week in my attempt to complete the region of Cordillera I did a lot of research on the remaining provinces of CAR or Cordillera Administrative Region. The provinces of CAR consists of (in alphabetical order) Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mt. Province. I've been to Benguet, Kalinga, and Mt. Province and that leaves the other three which I am very eager to visit so that I can cross-out the CAR region on my Project 81.
Thank heavens for the Holy Week because I was able to visit not just one or two provinces but six provinces in four days! That, I will narrate separately.
One of the many provinces of the Philippines that is not usually on the top list of traveled places is the province of Apayao. If you've been following my blog quite sometime I always mention that I have a thing for less traveled places that is why it is on my top list to visit this province. During my research about the place there are so little information abut it so I gather all I can have and packed my bag.
The following lists and information (and words) are from what I gathered from Apayao EZ Map during my visit to this haven.
1. Lussok Cave
3.3 km from National Road
2. Manacota Underground River
photo credit to this link https://igorotage.com/igorotage/posts/83/manacota-cave-and-underground-river-marag-valley
12 km from Luna Municipal Hall
3. Marag Rock Formations
4. Spanish Church Ruins
The only historical landmark remaining in the province which shows the influence of the Spaniards in the 6th Century and the beginning of the spread of Christianity in Apayao and the conversion of local's belief from Paganism to Christianity.
Mataguisi Church Ruins
20.6 km from Poblacion, Pudtol
photo credit to Langyaw.com http://langyaw.com/2012/06/26/in-search-of-pudtols-church-ruins/
Emilia Church Ruins
200 m from Poblacion, Pudtol
photo credit to wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pudtol,_Apayao
5. Apayao River
6. Gulolan Falls
photo credit to apayaotourism.wordpress.com
7. Bayugao Falls
3 km from Luna Municipality Hall
8. Mt. Kilang
9. Apaya Eco-Tourism & Sports Complex
photo credit to http://www.edmaration.com/
2 km from Luna Municipality Hall
10. Mawanan Mountain Resort & Convention Center
A venue for undisturbed conferences, seminars, and other occasions. This can accommodate a total of 200 guests.
11. Bacut Lake
photo credit to http://www.albertthebackpacker.com/apayao-province/
3 km from Provincial Road
12. Nagan River
A Grand Slam Awardee of Gawad Kalinga sa Kapaligiran as the Cleanest Inland Body of Waterin the country. It was awarded as the Cleanest River in the region in 1988 and won 1st runner-up in the National Search. The river is perfect for swimming, boating and rafting.
10 km from Poblacion, Pudtol
13. Carmela Falls
photo credit to http://www.albertthebackpacker.com/apayao-province/
14. Calanasan Virgin Forest
photo credit to http://greedypeg.org/apayao/Apayao-Lowland-Forest-Reserve.html
16. Pasihad Falls
photo credit to https://twitter.com/ahkchi/status/711442394378588160
17. Purag Falls
3.5 km. from National Road18. Ortega's Farm
Along National Road
19. Buguit Falls
3 km from National Road
20. Botobot Cave
21. Mt. Sulu
27.2 km from Poblacion, Pudtol
22. Maton River
A new haven for rock enthusiasts. Its invigorating cold water is suitable for swimming and diving.
25 km from Poblacion, Pudtol
23. Dacao Dam
13 km from Poblacion, Flora
24. Capitol
250 m. from National Road
25. Botanical Garden
14 km from National Road
26. Footbridge (Cagandungan)
2 km from Marag Barangay Hall
27. Magpulto Rocks
22 km from Poblacion, Pudtol
Next Post: Luna "Show Window of Apayao"
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Such lovely inspiration as always!
ReplyDeleteneed to add these places to my travel plans
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