Banaue is home to the famous Banaue Rice Terraces, a must-see attraction in the Cordillera region. Hand-carved by the Ifugao people some 2,000 years ago, these extraordinary rice paddies are terraced like staircases for giants and follows the contours of entire mountainsides. Banaue is also the gateway to the Ifugao Rice Terraces, included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

Have a memorable local experience by spending the night at a homestay in one of the small villages like Batad or Banga-an. Get immersed in the culture of the Ifugao people, wake-up to a view of the rice terraces with a hot cup of local coffee, and go on the breathtaking hike to Tappiya Waterfalls.

To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip!

Banaue travel essentials

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1. Banaue Rice Terraces

Location: Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Rd, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

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2. Banaue Ethnic Village and Pine Forest Resort

Location: Farther uphill from Banaue Rice Terraces Viewpoint. Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Rd, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

3. Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel

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Location: Near Tam-an village, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

4. Batad Rice Terraces

Location: Batad village, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

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5. Tappiya Falls

Location: Near Batad village, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

6. Bangaan Rice Terraces

Location: Bangaan village, Banaue, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

7. Nagacadan Rice Terraces, Kiangan

Location: Kiangan, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

8. Kiangan Shrine

Location: Kiangan town proper, Ifugao. Save on Google Maps.

9. Visit the Museums

Museums in Banaue and Ifugao Province

Ifugao MuseumLocation: Kiangan. Save on Google Maps.

Museum of Cordilleran SculptureLocation: Banaue. Save on Google Maps.

Banaue MuseumLocation: Banaue. Save on Google Maps.

10. Try the local food

11. Spend the night at a homestay or B&B

Accommodations in Banaue

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Other Interesting Villages & Rice Terraces

Other villages, rice terraces, places to visit in Ifugao

Tam-an VillageLocation: Save on Google Maps.

Hungduan Rice TerracesLocation: Save on Google Maps.

Mayoyao Rice TerracesLocation: Save on Google Maps.

Bocos Village

Poitan Village

Hapao Rice TerracesLocation: Save on Google Maps.

Cambulo Village

Guihob Natural Pool

Places to visit near Banaue & Ifugao

Sagada

Location: Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region. Save on Google Maps.

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Baguio

Location: Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region. Save on Google Maps.

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Kalinga

Kalinga is a landlocked province in the Philippines situated within the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north

Location: Cordillera Administrative Region. Save on Google Maps.

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Tuguegarao

Location: Cagayan province, Cagayan Valley region. Save on Google Maps.

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Places to visit in Banaue

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Where to Stay in Banaue

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Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.

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