Many tourists travel to enjoy the Philippines
Introduction
Philippines is one of the preferred destinations for nature lovers. Many tourists travel to enjoy their beautiful beaches and mountain landscapes. On this occasion, we take a unique tour of the rice terraces of Luzón Island. With thousands of years old, these height rates are a natural maze worth visiting.
Developing
Light rice terraces
In northern Philippines, in the province of Ifugao, there are the colossal rice terraces. These make up one of the oldest cultivation systems that are currently preserved. In fact, they have been producing rice for about 2000 years. Light rice terraces are UNESCO Humanity Heritage. This is a series of rice in height built by the indigenous tribe of the Ifugao. Tribe that continues to use terraces as part of their method to achieve food and resources.
The rice terraces form a complicated spring network that channels the water from forests and takes advantage of the mountain slope to create a functional irrigation system. However, despite its usefulness and beauty, these rice terraces are in danger. Not only for the damages caused by earthquakes and typhoons, but for the lack of maintenance of the Ifugao people, increasingly influenced by foreign culture.
A route for Trekking lovers and hiking
Several types of routes are offered at the Banaue Tourism Office. The most common is to hire the 24 -hour. This, in addition to offering us the possibility of seeing the terraces, allows us to spend an unforgettable night in the area. As soon as we have decided the type of route we want to make, the groups will be formed and the exit will begin. The road takes tourists through large rice in height and guides add explanations and data of interest to understand their importance.
One of the most important points of the tour is Batad’s amphitheater, the best area to photograph the terraces. But not all routes allow to visit the town of Batad, since it is tried to preserve the lifestyle of the locals. This day is done in Jeepney, Philippines own vehicles. It ends in the small town of Cambulo, after a descent on foot, where it becomes night and rests until the next day. The next day you continue with a trekking day until the first hour of the afternoon.
In addition to rice fields, small cataracts and streams can also be seen, as well as the wild vegetation of high mountain forests. The route has a duration of about five hours on foot to the collection point of another Jeepney, which will lead us back to Banaue.
Useful tips to enjoy rice terraces
To get to rice terraces, the use of night buses from Cubao station is recommended. The increase in tourism has increased the demand for tickets, so that the recommendation is to buy the tickets in advance. When making the route, it is preferable to have the company of a local guide. Rice terraces form a maze that, if the area is not known, it can be complicated to leave. In addition, the guides will explain in a close and simple way all the information about the different milestones found in the tour.
conclusion
Learning the customs of the Ifugao people will make the visit something unforgettable. It will be because their cultivation methods will be known first hand, but also because their looms and straw cabins can be seen. You should wear fresh clothes, since moisture and high temperatures are usually present throughout the year. In addition, it is preferable to wear appropriate footwear.
The most amazing corners of the route through the terraces of light have no access to vehicles, so you have to be aware that this will require a small physical effort. Finally, the reserve in a typical house or cabin is recommended that the locals rent to tourists. Similarly, with the arrival of tourism, the area has increased the number of hostels and restaurants, as well as WiFi connections to offer the largest number of services.
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