INTERESTING SITES

 

Camp Utopia

 

Photo from:  https://bendian4.blogspot.com/2012/08/planting-trees-at-camp-utopia-nalseb.html

 

During summer, our boys and girls, tourists, mountain climbers and bikers love traveling this cool mountain spot located at Liteng, Sagubo, Kapangan in the Province of Benguet. It is known as Camp Utopia since it was utilized by the USAFIP NL 66th Infantry Regiment and the Igorot Guerrillas as their Military Camp and Clinic during the 2nd World War. Read More:  https://rusa4.wordpress.com/tag/camp-utopia/

 

Kaliwaga Cave

 

Photo from:  http://greedypeg.org/benguet/Kaliwaga-Cave.html

The burial place of the British soldiers of fortune who came to Benguet during the 15th century.  Read More:  http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php/tourism/what-to-see/h-historical

 

Guerilla Saddle

 

Photo from:  thepinoyexplorer.com

 

It is in this area where the fiercest battle between the advancing Japanese Imperial Forces and the United States Armed Forces – 66^th Infantry was fought to the advantage of the guerilla resistance movement.  A great number of Japanese soldiers have fallen and perished on this spot.  Thus, Atok is known as the Vanguard of Freedom in Benguet. –  Read More:  http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php/tourism/what-to-see/h-historical

 

Darew Ancient Ruins of Civilization

 

Located at the top of the mountain west of Kapangan. It commands a vantage view of the coastline to the west and fertile valley to the east. For many years, the people lived in peace and prosperity. From this area, they traded and intermarried, forged alliances and came to recognize as kin those who lived in more populous settlements of Tagudin, Agoo, Tubao, Ambanganan (Pugo), Lingayen, Dagupan, Binalonan, Tayug, Safid (San Manuel), Imogen, Ituy, Tinok and Ahin.

 

Hill WW II

 

Site where the 66th Infantry Battalion and guerillas fought to make their way to Besang Pass. The capture of Hill WW II opened the right flank guard of the Japanese Imperial Garrison to bombardment and constant attack by Igorot freedom fighters.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Benguet Province – Salad Bowl of the Philippines

Natural Points of Interest In Benguet

Interesting Sites in Benguet Province

Colorful Festivals in Benguet

Having Fun in Benguet

 

 

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Enjoy a Sparkling Swim at the Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort

Aguacan Cold Spring in Compostela Valley

Pandayan Festival – Showing Off Ilonggo’s Blacksmith Expertise

Solili Festival is the Celebration of the Day of Siquijor

Palogtoc Falls in Sorsogon

Wonderful Beaches and Resorts in Bataan

Tongatoc Cove Offers a Breath-Taking View

Itbog Twin Falls Offer Double Fun and Enjoyment

Paadjao Falls – 15 Feet of Cascading Water for a Refreshing Enjoyment