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Nestled in the mountains of the Cordillera region, Sagada is a peaceful town in Mountain Province known for its hanging coffins, lush caves, waterfalls, and cool mountain air. It’s a favorite for backpackers and nature lovers looking for quiet adventures and cultural experiences.
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Sumaguing Cave, also known as the “Big Cave,” is the most popular spelunking site in Sagada, Mountain Province. This natural limestone cave features massive rock chambers, underground pools, slippery tunnels, and jaw-dropping stalactites and stalagmites. It's perfect for adventure seekers looking for raw and thrilling experiences beneath the earth’s surface.
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The Hanging Coffins of Sagada are a unique burial tradition of the Igorot people, specifically the Kankanaey tribe. Instead of burying the dead underground, the locals placed coffins on high limestone cliffs in Echo Valley, believing it brought the dead closer to the ancestral spirits. Some coffins date back hundreds of years and are still visible today.
It is the most iconic tourist spot in Mountain Province. The photo above shows a unique way of putting the local's loved ones to their final resting place. Their way of saying "Goodbye" is challenging, agree? How do they prepare? The elderly would carve their own coffin out of a log but if they are ill or too weak, their families prepare it instead. Not only that, they place the body in a fetal position as they believe that the spirit would leave the world in the same position as they were born. The coffins are also small, so they would break the bones to fit the body into the coffin. Lastly, they tucked them into crevices or stacked them inside the caves. The height at which coffins are placed also symbolizes their social status.
