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Banaue Rice Terraces Viewpoint
Main viewpoint with panoramic views of the terraces
Best timeMarch - May
Duration3-4 days
Budget / day₱1,500 - ₱4,000
From Manila9-10 hour overnight
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The lay of the land
Banaue is home to the 2,000-year-old Ifugao Rice Terraces, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Carved into the mountains by ancestors of the indigenous Ifugao people, these UNESCO World Heritage terraces showcase an ancient agricultural tradition still practiced today.
Banaue, officially the Municipality of Banaue, is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,143 people.
Travel guide
Banaue is a town in the province of Ifugao in the Cordillera mountain range in the north of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is mainly visited for its stunning rice terraces, which are designated a National Cultural Treasure.
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Highlights
01
UNESCO World Heritage Rice Terraces
02
2,000-year-old living cultural landscape
03
Indigenous Ifugao culture and traditions
04
Stunning mountain scenery and trekking
What to see
Top attractions
nature
Batad Rice Terraces
Amphitheater-shaped terraces, more pristine than Banaue
cultural
Bangaan Rice Terraces
Picturesque village with traditional Ifugao huts
nature
Hapao Rice Terraces
Less touristy terraces with hot springs nearby
nature
Tappiya Falls
Majestic waterfall accessible from Batad (steep hike)
cultural
Banaue Museum
Learn about Ifugao culture, crafts, and traditions
How to spend the days
Things to do
Activity
Batad Trek
Full-day trek through rice terraces to Tappiya Falls
Guide price₱1,500-2,500 with guide
Activity
Bangaan Village Tour
Visit traditional Ifugao village and huts
Guide price₱500-1,000
Activity
Sunrise at Viewpoint
Watch sunrise over the misty terraces
Guide priceFree
Activity
Ifugao Weaving
Watch traditional weaving and buy authentic textiles
Guide price₱500-2,000 for items
Activity
Native Hut Stay
Overnight in traditional Ifugao hut in Batad
Guide price₱500-1,000/night
Activity
Cultural Performance
Traditional Ifugao dance and music
Guide price₱200-500
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Logistics
Getting there
Nearest airportNo direct airport - access via Manila or Baguio
From Manila9-10 hour overnight bus ride
Travel options
- Overnight bus from Manila (Ohayami, Coda Lines)
- Bus to Baguio + transfer to Banaue (4-5 hrs)
- Private van hire from Manila
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Eat
Local food
Pinikpikan
Traditional Ifugao chicken dish (beaten then boiled)
Tinawon Rice
Heirloom rice grown in the terraces - nutty flavor
Etag
Smoked pork, similar to bacon
Rice Wine
Local tapuy rice wine, sweet and potent
Sleep
Where to stay
Banaue Town
Most hotels and inns with terrace views
Nightly range₱800-3,000/night
Batad
Basic guesthouses and native huts
Nightly range₱300-800/night
Hapao
Homestays near the hot springs
Nightly range₱500-1,500/night
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