Since there seems to be a bit of confusion, we’re coming on the record to say that we are not a travel Agency. Yes, we do offer plenty of suggestions on accommodations, countless e-mail advice (email me at benj [at]visitsagada [dot] com) itineraries and other things Sagada, but in the end, the idea here is we want backpackers and DIY travelers in planning their own Sagada getaway. We highly encourage you to do the same, but we also concede that there are people who would rather have a structured tour organized by someone else.

Good thing that I know someone who could handle these things. If you want a travel agency to map out your next trip to Sagada, Banaue, Bontoc or other nearby areas, you may consult with INAVTRAVEL. You can also inquire about their tour packages at inavtravel [at] yahoo [dot] com. I think this will be great for people in BIG groups. Please do tell them that you heard about them via VisitSagada.

But again, we cannot stress enough that we encourage you to backpack on your own. It will be more fun, trust us.

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Further proving that Sagada offers treats that may be considered novel elsewhere in the country, Sagada Lemon Pie House surprises unsuspecting tourists with its fare of unconventional desserts and pastries. The restaurant is owned by Joseph and Katrina Daoas and the original recipe was actually from Joseph’s mother. After years of perfecting the recipe, countless orders from places far and wide, the couple decided to open their own restaurant to further showcase their unique product.

Sagada has an undeniably bohemian feel about it but the Lemon Pie House further reinforces this by opening its doors to the town’s local musicians and artists. The restaurant is a few minutes’ walk from the town center - it’s all down  hill so don’t worry.

 The prices are as follows:

Lemon Pies: P18.00/slice - P140.00/pan

Egg Pies: P20.00/slice - P150.00/pan

Brewed Coffee: P20.00/cup

Mountain Tea: P15.00/cup

Sagada Lemon Pie House is also one of the few Sagada establishments with  their own website. Visit their page and view the neat video feature that Wencel Angeles of Biyaheng Pinoy made.

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Here are a few shots of the Cordillera Mountains and Sagada’s Rice Terraces.

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It’s one of the things that I’m asked the most about Sagada. Most people who have been to the mountainous regions of Northern Philippines could attest that the temperature could get as cold as 20 degrees lower than the national average - about 8 to 9 degrees Celsius — but that’s only because they’ve been to places like Baguio City (arguably, the most visited city in the Cordilleras). Sagada is no different. It does get fairly cold especially during early morning and late night. It does get real hot at noon so don’t have any delusions that it’s going to be cold all day. Despite the colder temperatures, high noon still means tropical-zone-hot so plan your activities in a way that would allow you be in the shade by noon time.

A light jacket is enough to keep you warm during the cold days so don’t bother bringing bulky winter coats. Most people would be seen walking around in a shirt, pants and some sort of windbreaker or sweater.

For cave exploration: It’s recommended that you get something that you can move well in. It could be anything from a comfortable pair of jeans, board shorts or sweat pants. Most people go spelunking in their flip-flops since there are parts that actually require you to go barefoot.

For the Big Falls (and other hikes): wear a shirt and comfortable pair of pants. You may be walking across patches of thorny shrubbery so you might as well play it safe. Make sure that you’re wearing shoes that could take the abuse of walking on rough terrain for hours on end.

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Scattered all over Cordillera are unique architectural masterpiece with its origin that can be traced back thousand years ago - the Rice Terraces. These are carefully hand carved mountainsides that seems giant steps forming stairways to the sky. (more…)

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