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Sagada is a small town nestled in a forested valley 1500m above sea level, in the center of the Luzon Cordillera. It's famous for hiking, caving, mountain scenery, indigenous culture, and year-round cool air!
Sagadans belong to the Applai Kankanaey indigenous community. We are quite modern in many respects and pride ourselves on our education and fluency in English, but we are also very traditional in many ways and we take our culture seriously. Sagadans are not allowed to dress in traditional costume for posed photographs or to stage rituals for visitors. Some rituals, notably weddings, are open to all. Others are quite private. If you see ritual activities going on, usually involving groups in traditional costume, you may observe at a distance but do not come too close. Ask permission before taking photos or video. Start with respect and everything will be fine! It's a good idea to ask anyone before taking pictures, especially old people.
Sagada's first exposure to the outside world came from American Episcopalian missionaries in the early 20th century. Unlike most of the Philippines, there is no real Spanish influence and the prevailing religion is Episcopal, not Catholic. Sagada is a highly egalitarian community and even in the pre-colonial culture, there was no tradition of "chiefs" or of inherited power. Communities were governed by councils of individuals who earned respect.
Sagada does not permit non-Sagadans to own land or do business. All businesses in town are locally owned: no fast food joints or chain convenience stores!
St Theodore's Hospital is able to handle most routine illness and injury but does not have a large staff of specialists. We suggest avoiding situations that might lead to neurosurgery!

If you have your own vehicle there is parking space at the bottom of the hill close to the house. Vehicles are secure. Let us know in advance if you need parking space, as it can get crowded during peak season. There are two paid parking lots a short walk from the house. Please don't park along the road. It's too narrow and parking is not allowed.
Some destinations are off limits to private vehicles and are for local vehicles only. Let us know where you'll be going and we can advise, and organize vehicles if needed. Walking is often best. It's cool and you can see all the scenery! If you're driving around town, remember that local habit gives the right of way to pedestrians, especially children. Go slow and be careful.
In the center of town, there are buses to Baguio and Manila. Schedules are known to change without warning, but in general, there will be Baguio trips at intervals from 6 AM to 1 PM, with one late afternoon trip and often one very early morning trip. Ask first if you plan to travel at unusual hours. Baguio trips are first come, first served, no advance tickets.
Direct buses to Manila leave at 10 AM and at 2 and 3 PM. You can buy tickets at the Coda Lines office, beside Sagada Guest House and just above the Municipal Hall.
Jeepneys to Bontoc leave every 30 minutes from 6-9 AM and then every hour until 1 PM. The schedule may not be precise!
There are also trips to the barangays of Bangaan and Suyo ad to the neighboring town of Besao. Ask locally for current schedules.
Vehicles can be hired and shuttle vehicles are used for many trips, particularly the sunrise hike to the "Marlboro Country" ridge.
There are no tricycles for hire in Sagada. Most locals prefer to walk for short trips, and we often walk long trips. The air is cool and clean and walking helps us stay healthy.