Cordillera Administrative Region

The Cordillera Administrative Region sits in northern Luzon and covers six provinces spread across a mountainous area with many river valleys and forested slopes. The region stretches across wide elevations, ranging from deep valleys to peaks often wrapped in mist.

The region received its administrative status in 1987 after a peace agreement ended decades of tension between the government and local communities. This political recognition was an attempt to grant indigenous groups greater self-governance and voice.

Each province maintains distinct traditions through indigenous communities that practice traditional agriculture, weaving techniques, and wood carving methods.

Baguio City serves as the main gateway to the region and connects by regular bus routes with Manila and with towns across the six provinces. Travelers locally use jeepneys or hire vehicles to reach remote villages and higher settlements.

The agricultural rice terraces in parts of the region are up to 2,000 years old and rank among the highest cultivated fields in the world. Many of these terraces are still maintained and farmed by descendants of the original builders.

Location: Philippines

Inception: 1987

Capital city: Baguio

GPS coordinates: 17.16667,121.16667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01