Banaue Rice Terraces

Cordilleras – the pride of the Ifugaos

Located at the foot of the Cordillera mountain ranges, lies the province of Ifugao. And whenever Filipino locals hear the word Ifugao, the striking image of the Rice Terraces (also known as Mga Hagdang-Hagdang Palayan) comes to mind. These terraces are reported to cover around 4,000 miles and its length is roughly half of the Earth’s circumference – approximately 12,500 miles.

What to do around Banaue: Hapao rice terraces

Hapao is a village about an hour’s hike from Banaue. While most of the guides mention Batad as the rice terraces, I think Hapao’s terraces are actually the most beautiful.

The hike starts a short car ride from Banaue and goes through the flooded terraces, leading to a hot water spring in which you can bathe. The view of the water in the rice fields reflecting the sky is spectacular, and the spring is a great resting point after the walk.

Eating in Banaue

Most, if not all, of the restaurants in Banaue are inside the hostels. They have pretty much the same menu, the difference being how well they make it. The restaurant at Uyami Green View was pretty good. 

Although we didn’t have a chance to try it out, we heard from other travelers that the 7th Heaven Cafe has some great food.

Come ang visit Banaue Rice Terraces to have an unforgettable experience with your family, friends and love ones in the pride of ifugaos.😍❤