Why visit Besao
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 82 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Picnic site and William Henry Scott.
Weather in Besao
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About Besao
Besao, officially the Municipality of Besao is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 6,315 people.
From the Wikipedia article Besao (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do26
14 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks19
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Reverend John Armitage Staunton Monument
Monument and historic site · 5.3 km
Reverend John A. Staunton Road
Sugong Hanging Coffins Viewpoint
Monument and historic site · 5.2 km
Sagada South Road
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes50
Sagada Bistro
Restaurant · Sandwich, International, Local, Pasta, Pizza, Filipino, Chicken, Italian Pizza · 4.8 km
Sagada South Road
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Sagada Lemon Pie House
Cafe · Regional · 4.9 km
Sagada South Road
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Alapo's Kitchenette and Inn
Restaurant · 4.6 km
Sagada-Besao Road
Log Cabin
Restaurant · French, Tea, Coffee Shop, Asian, American, Italian, Fine Dining, Filipino, Chicken, Curry · 4.6 km
Sagada-Besao Road
Olahbinan Resthouse and Cafe
Restaurant · 4.8 km
Sagada South Road
38 more on the map.
Where to stay82
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Albago National High School
School · 9.9 km
Suyo - Mabisil - Payag-eo - Balili Road
Healthcare4
Map of Besao
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Getting there and nearby towns
San Fernando Airport (SFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 81 km away.
- Sagada 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Bontoc 13 km east, about 13 min by car
- Hungduan 33 km southeast, about 33 min by car
- Lagawe 43 km southeast, about 43 min by car
- Candon 45 km west, about 45 min by car
- Santa Maria 50 km northwest, about 50 min by car
- Narvacan 54 km northwest, about 54 min by car
- Bangued 62 km north, about 1 h by car
- Tabuk 71 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- La Trinidad 77 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Anglican Church,Pobalcion, Sagada, Mountain Province, Aldrin J. Garces (ag), CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Henry Scott historical marker unveiling, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain
- Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines - panoramio (1), miguel jaime Valcarc…, CC BY 3.0
- Patay, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines - panoramio, miguel jaime Valcarc…, CC BY 3.0
- Sagada National High School Basic Wikipedia Editing Workshop, nano banna pro, CC BY 4.0
- ISS047-E-85845 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-74999 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Demang, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines - panoramio, miguel jaime Valcarc…, CC BY 3.0
- Patay, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines - panoramio (2), miguel jaime Valcarc…, CC BY 3.0
- Sagada rice terraces, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nissan Urvan Estate 2007, Ethan Llamas, CC BY 4.0
- Mitsubishi Pajero 1990, Ethan Llamas, CC BY 4.0
- SKAP at Sagada, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181762729), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Bokong Waterfall, Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181762727), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Bokong Waterfall, Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181762726), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181762728), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Sagada banner, yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Limestone Karsts, Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181760831), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Limestone Karsts, Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181760828), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- Limestone Karsts, Sagada, Cordilleras, Philippines (181760830), yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0
- CSMV Centennial Wheel - panoramio, Theofrenz Cayambas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walk to the Small Waterfall (3303294914), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Swimming at the Small Waterfall (3302467083), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Swimming at the Small Waterfall (3302472237), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sagada road (3303292300), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Swimming at the Small Waterfall (3303300404), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Filipino porridge, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Living Heritage Sagada, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sagada National High School Building, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sagada Etag in a Box, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sagada training by @JasDoIt, Lady01v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A leaf of great beauty (3303379930), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ampacao pasture (3302534093), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The curious green beetle (3303366780), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- View through the pines (3302517631), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pitcher plant! (3302554913), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- White rhododendron (3303372802), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- White rhododendron (3302544253), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cabbage farm (3302546707), Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, CC BY-SA 2.0
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