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The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is also known as the Cordillera Region and Cordillera. It is the only landlocked region in the country, bordered by the Ilocos Region to the west and southwest, and by the Cagayan Valley Region to the north, east, and southeast. It is the least populous region in the Philippines and is made up of six provinces: Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province. The regional center is Baguio city.
This mountainous region, positioned in the Cordillera Central mountain range, includes Mount Pulag, the highest mountain in Luzon. It can be difficult to get around due to isolated communities and terrains of mainly steep slopes and mountain ranges. It is home to many ethnic tribes commonly referred to as the Igorot. Popular activities in the region include hiking, caving and swimming in waterfalls.
Rice terraces can be found through the region. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are a World Heritage Site consisting of a complex of rice terraces across the CAR. They were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, the first-ever to be included in the cultural landscape category of the World Heritage List.
The regional center of Baguio is known as the ‘Summer Capital of the Philippines’ due to its cooler climate. The CAR is one of the coolest regions in the Philippines, with an average daily high of 24°C and night time low of 15-17°C.
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Banaue Rice Terraces Located in Ifugao province in Northern Luzon, the Banaue rice terraces are often referred to as the eight wonder of the world. These impressive terraces were created by hand over a period of about 2,000 years. Home for the Ifugao people this is truly an amazing place to visit. At… …Province Galleries
Abra Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Abra Related References Bangued town proper, Abra Capitol.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Apayao Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Apayao Related References Solsona-Apayao Road.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Benguet Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Benguet Related References Strawberries, La Trinidad, Benguet.jpg - Shubert Ciencia / Flickr …
Ifugao Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Ifugao Related References Banaue Philippines Ifugao-Tribesman-01.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Kalinga Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Kalinga Related References Kalinga-1.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Mountain Province Galleries Coming soon Popular Gallery Destinations City Galleries Other Mountain Province Related References Bontoc top view from terraces.jpg - Wikipedia Commons …City Galleries
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Cordillera (CAR / Cordillera Administrative Region) The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is also known as the Cordillera Region and Cordillera. It is the only landlocked region in the country, bordered by the Ilocos Region to the west and southwest, and by the Cagayan Valley Region to the north, east, and southeast. It is the least populous… …
