CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region |
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE
March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
LANGUAGES
Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
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IFUGAO - The site of the so called Eight Wonder of the World, the Ifugao Rice Terraces, in Ifugao Province is also home to other rice terraces each with its own characteristics, such as the Batad, Bangaan, Mayoyao and Hapao Rice Terraces.
These Terraces were carve with bare hands and crude implements by Ifugao ancestors more than 2,000 years ago, transforming the barren stone mountains of the Cordillera into able ledges where rice can grow.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel |
Banaue, Ifugao |
Rates from
USD 50.00 |
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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - Dubbed as the Weavers Paradise, Mountain Province is the home of the Sagada Caves, which feature shimmering underground streams with golden or silvery stalactite and stalagmite formations and cool natural pools inside. It is also the home of the Hanging Coffins and the Bontoc Village Museum.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Mt. Data Hotel |
Sinto, Bauko, Mt. Province |
Rates from
USD 18.00 |
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BAGUIO - The Summer Capital of the Philippines is Baguio City. It is where the famous tourist attractions can be found such as Burnham Park, Mines View Park, Camp John Hay, Baguio Cathedral, Baguio Flower Festival and the Philippine Military Academy.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Camp John Hay Manor Hotel |
Loakan Road, Baguio |
Rates from
USD 83.00 |
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| El Cielito Inn Hotel |
50 North Drive, Baguio |
Rates from
USD 45.00 |
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| Hotel Elizabeth Baguio |
Gibraltar Rd., Baguio |
Rates from
USD 78.00 |
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| Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza |
Magsaysay Ave, Benguet |
Rates from
USD 33.00 |
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| Microtel Inns and Suites |
Upper Session Road, Baguio |
Rates from
USD 66.00 |
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| Summer Place Hotel |
Marcos Highway, Baguio |
Rates from
USD 51.00 |
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