Perched on a pine-studded mountain spur, Sagada’s honeycombed limestone caves have been used for centuries as the last depository of the dead, the home of the famous hanging coffins.

Apart from the burial caves, which are generally only a short walk from the town center, Sagada has a myriad of delights to offer travelers. Trekking around the spectacular countryside is a favorite pastime of visitors, who revel in the surroundings and the clean, crisp pine-scented air. Accommodation is rustic and affordable, in cozy inns warmed by open fireplaces. The mountain cuisine is a delight and includes special treats such as homemade yoghurt and wildblueberries.