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Kayapa is a town in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Situated within the Cordillera Mountains, it is the main point of entry leading to the Cagayan Valley region from Baguio.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Nestled within the Cordillera Mountains, Kayapa is a geographically large town with a small population composed of Igorots. It frequently switched provinces between Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya before finally coming under the latter's jurisdiction in 1905.
Long overshadowed by neigboring Benguet, Kayapa is slowly developing its tourist potential as an alternative hiking and climbing spot to its neighbors in the Luzon Cordilleras.
Get in
[edit | edit source]Kayapa lies along the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road, it is a winding two-lane thoroughfare that is vulnerable to blockages caused by landslides, vehicular accidents and vehicles sustaining mechanical breakdowns. There are few forms of public transportation to town apart from some jeepneys running from Bambang, Bayombong and other towns in lowland Nueva Vizcaya, and the passenger vans that connect Baguio with Nueva Vizcaya and Santiago City in Isabela.
From Maharlika Highway, take the junction in Aritao if coming from Metro Manila. From the north, there is an access road in Bambang leading west towards a junction with Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road in Barangay Pingkian.
Get around
[edit | edit source]There are tricycles in the downtown, but due to uneven terrain, an SUV or any 4WD is recommended. There are also jeepneys connecting downtown Kayapa with the outlying barangays.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kayapa Quad Peak, Alang Salacsac. A nice loop hike that goes over the ridgeline of the four peaks in the area - Mt. Tugew, Mt. Kuban, Mt. Cabo, and Mt. Sadjatan, with an average elevation of 1,460 metres (4,790 ft). The hike is around 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long and takes approximately 5-6 hours, excluding breaks. The starting point is at the Alang-Salacsac Barangay Hall. A guide, available at the barangay hall, is required, in addition to the entry and environmental fees. The barangay also provides some food after the hike, for a price.
- 2 Mount Ugu. At the boundary with Benguet, the 2,150 metres (7,050 ft) high peaks offers trails that pass through native communities of the Kalanguya tribes and is becoming a favorite mountaineering destination among outdoor enthusiasts.
- 3 Mount Pulag. At 2,928 metres (9,606 ft), it is the second highest mountain in the Philippines, and the highest in Luzon. It also forms the triboundary between Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet and Ifugao.
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kayapa Public Market, Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road, Pampang.
Eat
[edit | edit source]Drink
[edit | edit source]Many barangays rely on natural springs for their drinking water.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]There are a few homestays in town.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Accidents and landslides are common along the mountain roads, with the danger compounded by low or nonexistent guard rails and fog. Ensure that your vehicle is in good condition, and bring enough supplies to outlast a traffic jam.
Connect
[edit | edit source]The town's postal code is 3708.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Kayapa |
| Baguio ← Bokod ← | W  E | → Aritao → Bayombong/San Jose via AH26 (N1) sign.svg |
