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Natural Points of Interest in Benguet

NATURAL POINTS OF INTEREST

Mount Kabunian

Photo from: https://justgoabby.blog/2018/04/15/bakun-trio-the-three-gems-of-bakun-benguet-philippines/

When I saw Mt. Kabunian, I was really amazed on its beauty, I can’t help to stop and stare. I felt like I’m really off to somewhere far from the Philippines. We’re also blessed for a good weather which adds to the awesomeness of this climb. Read More: http://www.kennethesguerra.com/2015/12/hiking-adventures-18-bakun-trio-mts.html

Timbac Caves

Photo from: philippine-evolution.com

Timbac Caves – According to our guide here who’s maintaining the mummy caves, the oldest mummy remains were placed in these caves wayback 200 years ago. Most of these mummies belong to the wealthy people during there times. They were wrapped and placed in carved wood then placed in burial caves. They were then preserved undisturbed and their remains last even to these present time. The coolness of the surroundings helped greatly in preserving them wholly. Read More: http://philippinecaves.blogspot.com/2014/05/mummy-caves-of-timbac-kabayan-benguet.html

Opdas Cave

Opdas Cave, located about 300 meters from the municipal building, is a spot that cannot be missed. Considered as one of the biggest burials caves in the municipality, it has 200 skulls and bones neatly piled on ledges reminiscent of the catacombs of Rome.