Interesting Sites in Benguet Province Part 3

INTERESTING SITES

Kabayan Pyramid

It is also called the “Kinepol ni Nabaloi.” The burial tomb of Henry A. Kamora, the Grand Old Man of Kabayan which is located at the municipal compound.

Embosi

It is the first known Ibaloi settlement. The place is found at Gusaran, Kabayan

Naguey Rice Terraces

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Haights Place

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This is a potential man-made attraction of the municipality of Atok. At 7,937 ft. above sea level, the area experiences frost during the months of December to February. It offers a spectacular view of the beautiful vegetable terraces including the Naguey Rice Terraces toward the west.

The place is named in honor of Mr. Haight, who brought the first vegetable seedlings for the temperate climate of the area. Mr. Haight was an American soldier during the Spanish American war that married local lass and settled in the place. Read More: http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php/municipalities/municipality-of-atok/attractions

Palina Rice Terraces

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The Palina Rice Terraces are located in Barangay Palina, Kibungan, Benguet at the foot of Mt. Kilkili, believed to be a former volcano because of its conical shape. Constructed following a century-old system of rice terraces built with stone walls and neatly arranged one after the other. The rice terraces are at their best in December and June when the rice paddies turn golden yellow, near harvest time. The Palina rice terraces is known as the municipality’s rice granary. Read More: https://greedypeg.org/benguet/Palina-Rice-Terraces.html