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NORTHERN LUZON
The most impressive destination is probably Banaue. A 10 hours drive north from Manila, Banaue is known for its rice terraces, which can compete to be the most beautiful
terraces in the world. 5 hours drive north from Banaue, Sagada offers good hiking possibilities and is renowned for the funeral rites.
Baguio thrives on local
tourism. Located another 7 hours drive from Sagada along one of the worst (but most scenic) roads, Baguio
is dubbed “summer capital” for the cooler temperatures all year round.
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Other possible destinations in North Luzon worth a visit are:
Batanes Island - very isolated, with small stone houses and different ambiance.
Ilocus Sur & Norte - compromises Vigan, the most historic colonial place in The Philippines ; Laoag
, mostly visited by Asians offering Casino and Golf Course ; Pagudpud , the only white sand beach in Luzon (with accommodation).
La Union - merely the gateway to Ilocandia, is recently getting attention due to its (grey sand) beach with surfing. Often
visited in combination with Angeles.
Cayayan Valley is superb.By rafting you can combine activity with sightseeing. Caves can also be found here. Jump-off point
is Tuguegarao City.
Zambales / Subic –a former US Naval base, is now a popular weekend getaway among Filipinos. Numerous recreational
activities are offered. Located along the bay it offers the country’s first Marine Park, as well as good wreck diving and forest trails.
Neighboring Bataan, with its historical past, seems to be less visited.
Pampanga - the gateway to volcano “Mt.Pinatubo”. Its eruption in 1991 was the second biggest in this century
(!) and reshaped the area completely. Angeles City, former bastion of the US Military, houses an active nightlife with girlie
bars.
Pangasinan - mostly known for “Hundred Ilands National Park”. 123 islands comprising 1,844 hectares of more
recreational, then nature park. With its shallow water, loved by Filipino families for swimming and boating.
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