MT. UGO (2,150+) Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks *From Pinoy Mountaneer Mt. Ugo Traverse is one of the favorites of... continue
Category Archives: REGION II – CAGAYAN VALLEY
NUEVA VIZCAYA… Spelunking Challenges at Capisaan Cave
I have only known few caves in the Philippines and Capisaan Cave is none of them. It starts when I tell a good friend of mine regarding my plan in visiting Northern Luzon. I mention to Jay that I will be visiting the caves in Tuguegarao. Jay then suggests to visit the caves in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. I immediately do some research on what cave he is talking about. I have not known any cave in... continue
Things to do in Batanes, PHILIPPINES
There are plenty of activities in Batanes. Make sure you have enough time to do it all. Here it is: 1. See for your very own eyes the stone houses. a. The House of Dakay b. Savidug Vernacular Houses c. Chavayan Heritage Village 2. Visit the lighthouses. a. Naidi Lighthouse b. Tayid Lighthouse c. Sabtang Lighthouse 3. Visit the rolling hills. a. Vayang Rolling Hills b. Chamantad –... continue
BATANES… At San Carlos Borromeo Church
The last stop of the day before driving back to Basco was at San Carlos Borromero Church. It’s also known as Mahatao Church. It is a Roman Catholic Church located at the town proper of Mahatao. As per history, the first Church was built in 1787. Throughout the time, continuous remodeling and renovation works that made the church what it is today. It became a National Cultural Treasure in... continue
BATANES… The Fascinating Tayid Mahatao Lighthouse
This is our last stop at the mountain… This lighthouse was situated on top of the hill overlooking the ocean. It can also be seen from Marlboro country. It is strategically located to be visible to ships at sea. The environment is nice, there was no usual road or walkway going to the structure itself, it’s like you have to pass through a private property with tall cogon grass on the... continue
BATANES… A Swim at the Fountain of Youth
Our next stop after lunch… We had a very good lunch at the Diura Village. With full stomach, we’re ready to walk the said one kilometer distance from the village going to the fountain of youth. After a short rest, we walked directly to the mountain. Along the way were the view of the ocean on the left and the mountain on the right. Lots of trees along the walkway so there’s... continue
BATANES… Feast at Diura Village
Our lunch stop at Diura Village… It seems we had enough of the Marlboro Country and we’re already starving. We got back to our van and started rolling down the hill to Diura Village for our lunch. Diura village is a small fishing village of Batanes. Along the way, we passed another scenic route with the beach on the left and the hills on the right. The houses in the village were mixed... continue