Where is Apayao and How to Get There

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WHERE IS APAYAO?

Kalinga is a landlocked province in the Philippines situated within the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north.

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The Cordillera Administrative Region, officially designated as CAR, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. It covers 6 provinces, namely, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of Baguio.

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How to get to Apayao

The fastest way to get to Apayao is to book a flight with Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pacific to Laoag City in Ilocos Norte or Tuguegarao City in Cagayan Valley. Fare is around P2,000 per person. Both airports have vans and jeepneys bound for Luna, Apayao, which is 3 to 4 hours away. A more affordable way is to take a bus to Apayao through any of the bus lines below. Fare from Manila to Apayao is around P700 per person while the travel time can take up to 12 hours, depending on the traffic. Traveling by bus at night can be more practical—you can sleep the time away on the way there.

Manila to Luna bus lines: Rivera Transit, RCJ Lines, Northstar, and Florida
Manila to Flora via Tuguegarao City: Ballesteros Liner
Manila to Tuguegarao City: Victory Liner, Baliwag Transit, Dagupan Bus, Auto Bus, and Genesis
Baguio City to Conner: GL Transit
Baguio City to Pudtol: Gabriel Transit
Tuguegarao City to Kabugao: G. Bros Liner, KATODA Van, and Young Brothers
Tuguegarao City to Pudtol: PUTODA Van and Chona Patrick Bus Line
Tuguegarao City to Conner: COTODA Van and G. Bros Liner
Tuguegarao City to Flora: FTODA Van and Cabulisan Bus Line

Getting around Apayao is a bit trickier because public transportation is limited. You can opt to negotiate with tricycle and motorcycle operators in the area. If traveling in groups, renting a car or a van from Laoag or Tuguegarao is the most convenient option. Read More: https://explora.ph/note/140/travel-guide-to-apayao-cordillera-dare-explore-a-maze-of-spikes

Apayao is part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Apayao Province in Cordillera

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