Uncovering the Mystical Sagada, Sagada, Philippines
Famous for the hanging coffins, Sagada is one of the most captivating areas within the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines.
There are many interesting day trips which can be done from Sagada, including hiking amongst the rice terraces which could rival those found in the Banaue area. But that being said, just the town of Sagada itself offers plenty to discover.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the town of Sagada. Without further ado鈥�
Also known as the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church is the primary Episcopal church in Sagada. Built in 1940 by American missionaries, it features intricately carved wooden beams and stained glass windows.
Once you head further inside from the St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church, you will eventually reach the Sagada Anglican Cemetery. The cemetery is a pretty expansive and peaceful site that serves as the town鈥檚 primary cemetery.
The pathway that passes by the Sagada Anglican Cemetery finally heads downwards into the Echo Valley. The name is apt as it is able to reflect echoes strongly, though shouting is now forbidden to prevent disturbing the peace of this sacred site. The Echo Valley is a relatively easy trek with clearly paved pathways that goes downwards and finally upwards into Sagada鈥檚 most famous site. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
There are many interesting day trips which can be done from Sagada, including hiking amongst the rice terraces which could rival those found in the Banaue area. But that being said, just the town of Sagada itself offers plenty to discover.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the town of Sagada. Without further ado鈥�
Also known as the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church is the primary Episcopal church in Sagada. Built in 1940 by American missionaries, it features intricately carved wooden beams and stained glass windows.
Once you head further inside from the St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church, you will eventually reach the Sagada Anglican Cemetery. The cemetery is a pretty expansive and peaceful site that serves as the town鈥檚 primary cemetery.
The pathway that passes by the Sagada Anglican Cemetery finally heads downwards into the Echo Valley. The name is apt as it is able to reflect echoes strongly, though shouting is now forbidden to prevent disturbing the peace of this sacred site. The Echo Valley is a relatively easy trek with clearly paved pathways that goes downwards and finally upwards into Sagada鈥檚 most famous site. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Uncovering the Mystical Sagada
Guide Location: Philippines » Sagada
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Guide Location: Philippines » Sagada
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church
- Sagada Anglican Cemetery
- Hanging Coffins of Sagada
- Ganduyan Museum
- Sagada Public Market
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