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Dakiwagan Mountain
Dakiwagan Mountain
It is a potential natural attraction found in Balakbak, Kapangan. This mountain, when viewed from a distance, displays
the head of a man and other features depending on how one looks at it. It also depicts the face of Santa Claus.
Baguio City to Balakbak is only 45 kilometers via the Acop- Kapangan- Kibungan road. From the municipal hall to the
site is 14 kilometers.
BOLINGAONGAO CAVE
It is a potential natural attraction found in Paykek. The cave has a historical value to the people of the area. It has
been an evacuation sites during WW I and II. At the mouth of the cave is an area strategically situated for camping. It
offers intriguing as well as amazing scenes of glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
The site can be reached via Acop- Kapangan road, about 32 kilometers, from La Trinidad and another 4 kilometers
hike to the entrance of the cave.
LONGOG CAVE
It is a potential natural attraction found in Balakbak. The cave is located at the foot of Mt. Dakiwagan. It has a number
of entrance and an egress points. The scenic views inside the cave include a massive complex of rock columns and
pillars that make the floors and ceiling more attractive. Intact stalactites and stalagmites are captivating by them
selves.
It is about 14 kilometers away from the municipal hall at Lomon and about 45 kilometers away from the City of
Baguio. PUJs and mini-buses ply to the barangay but without definite schedule.
AMBURAYAN RIVER
It is a potential natural attraction found in Kapangan and Atok. In Kapangan, it is serves as the primary water supply
to a lot agricultural sites in the area. It offers activities such as swimming, fishing and rafting. It serves as the fishing
ground of the residents in the municipalities that it traverses. Different aquatic resources could be found like eel, small
shrimps, bunog, wadingan and kampa. Along the riverbanks are favorite camping/picnic sites.
The area is 40 kilometers from La Trinidad or about 2 and a half hours ride via the Tublay- Kapangan road. The
distance from the municipal hall of Kapangan is 6 kilometers. The popular site in barangay taba-ao is only 80 meters
away from the road.
TAPAYA, PUL-AGAN, COTINGE, GINAWANG AND DAGEYADEY FALLS
It is a potential natural attraction found in Beleng- Belis. Pul-agan is about 20 meters in height. Cotinge has a height
of about 30 meters. Ginawang has about 25 meters in height; and Dageyadey, about 15 meters. These falls offer
swimming and picnic activities.
These falls could be reached via Tublay- Kapangan road. It is 40 kilometers away from La Trinidad.
MT. POKGONG
It is a potential natural attraction found in Gaswiling. It is located within the boundaries of Kapangan, Tublay, and
Sablan municipalities. It is suited for mountain climbing and viewing. At the top, it offers a panoramic view of the
Ilocos Region, Pangasinan and La Union.
The Barangay Gaswiling road after the municipal hall of Kapangan brings the traveler to the place. The travel time on
foot from the Barangay station to the site is about two and a half hours.
PEY-OG FALLS
It is a potential natural attraction found in Boklaoan. It is more or less 100 meters in height. Its natural pool at its base
offers swimming and picnic activities.
It is 48 kilometer from the City of Baguio for a travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The distance from the Barangay
station to the site is 5 kilometers that takes one and a half hour hike.
KANTAW FALLS
MT. SALUCASOG
It is a potential natural attraction found in Cuba. Mount Salucasog is ideal for viewing, trekking, and mountain
climbing. Cuba, near Barangay Taba-ao, is about 44 kilometers away from Baguio City.
ANTHURIUM FOREST
This is a four-hectare unique anthurium plantation privately owned and managed by Mr. Burcio. Different varieties of
anthurium are planted in between naturally grown trees and shrubs without much alteration to the natural contour and
information of the place.
KAPANGAN MUSEUM
The museum is built on the site where the first municipal building was erected. History has it that the Japanese
soldiers tortured their Filipino prisoners in the area. Managed by the MLGU the museum artifacts and other items of
value relating to the history, culture and traditions of the people of the place.
About 36 kms away from La Trinidad, it is accessible to vehicular transport.
CAMP UTOPIA
The former campsite of the 66th Infantry, United Air Force in the Philippines, Northern Luzon (USAFP, NL). It was
here where the group of Major Bado Dangwa and Major Dennis Molintas hide American officials from the pursuing
Japanese forces.