C.A.

R
CORDIRELLA ADMINISTRATIVE
REGION
 C.A.R
The Cordillera region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera
Central mountain range of Luzon, the largest range in the country. Baguio is
its regional center. The Cordillera Administrative Region include the
provinces of
. Abra -Bangued
. Apayao-Kabugao
Benguet - La Trinidad
. Ifugao -Lagawe
.Kalinga -Tabuk
Mountain province-Bontoc
Port of Access
BY LAND:
•via MacArthur Highway
•North Luzon Expressway (NLEX),
•Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX),
•Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway
(TPLEX)
 Abra
Abra, officially the Province of Abra, is a 3rd class province in the Cordillera
Administrative Region of the Philippines. Its capital is the municipality of Bangued.

Land Area: 3,976 km²

Population:250,985
Capital: Bangued
Dialects:Adasen, Balatok,
Banao, Belwang, Binongan,
Gobang, Inlaud, Mabaka,
Maeng,,Masadiit and
Moyadan
Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Santa Catalina de
Alejandria Parish St. James the Elder Quintin Paredes
Church Cathedral Ancestral House
Natural Attractions in Abra

Cassamata Hill National Park Abra River

Apao Rolling Hills Karpakan Falls

Piwek Rock Formations

Built Attractions in Abra

Abraeniana
Museum

Gabriela Silang
Monument
Don Mariano Marcos
Bridge
Festivals in Abra
Abrenian Kawayan Festival

- (March 6-9) showcase of

Bamboo as the major product
in Abra.
Arya Abra - (March
9) commemoration
of the creation of
the province in
1917.
 Tinggunian Festival
(March) ethno-cultural
celebration that
features traditional
dances, songs, and
rituals of the
Tingguians.
Food Delicacies in Abra
Abra Miki Warek Warek Palileng

Sinanglaw Lomo-lomo
Abuos
Sinuman Patupat

Cascaron
Apayao
Apayao
Apayao, officially the Province of Apayao, is a landlocked province in the
Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Kabugao serves
as its capital.
Land Area: 4,413.35 km2
Population:124,366
Capital: Kabugao
Dialects:Bayag,
Dibagat-Kabugao,
Calanasan, Karagawan,
Isnag and Talifugu-
Ripang
Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Spanish Church Ruins

Natural Attactions
Apayao Lussok Crystal
River Cave

Manacota Cave
and Underground
River
Allabang
Cave
Festival in Apayao
Say-Am Festival
- (March) a
thanksgiving
festival for
bountiful
harvest.
FOOD DELICACIES IN APAYAO
Pinikpikan

Pinaltit

Sinursur

Sininggub
 Sagket
Binungor

Agurong
Benguet
Benguet
Benguet, officially the Province of Benguet, is a landlocked province of
the Philippines located in the southern tip of the Cordillera
Administrative Region in the island of Luzon. Its capital is La Trinidad

Land Area:2,769.08 km2

Capital: La Trinidad
Largest city:Baguio
Population:460,683
Dialects:Kankana-ey, Ibaloi,
and Kalanguya
Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Darew Ancient Ruins of Apo Anno Cave

Civilization
 Bell Church

Baguio Cathedral
Natural Attractions

Opdas cave Tinongchol Burial Rock

Mt. Pulag National Park

 Colorado Falls Asin Hot Springs

Ambongdolan Caves Strawberry Farms

Built Attractions

Burnham Park The Mansion Mines View Park

Camp John Hay Lourdes Grottol

Festivals in Benguet

Strawberry Festival
 Adivay Festival (November) celebration of unity and
cooperation while promoting their famed vegetable harvest.
Panagbenga
Festival -
(February) a
celebration of
the season of
different
variety of
flowers
Food Delicacies in Benguet
Etag

Pinuneg

Tapuey
IFUGAO
Ifugao
Ifugao, officially the Province of Ifugao, is a landlocked province of
the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its
capital is Lagawe and it borders Benguet to the west, Mountain
Province to the north, Isabela to the east, and Nueva Vizcaya to the
south.
Land Area: 2,628.21 km2
Capital: Lagawe
Population:207,498
Dialects:Batad Ifugao,
Amganad Ifugao, Mayoyao
Ifugao and Tuwali Ifugao
Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Tam-an Cultural Philippine War Apfo (Burial

Memorial Shrine Tombs)
Village
Natural Attactions
Bintakan Cave

Tappiya Falls
Ambuwaya Lake
Built Attractions

Banaue and Batad IFUGAO Museum

Rice Terraces
Festivals in Ifugao

Gotad Ad Festival - (June) showcase of

Imbayah Festival - (April) annual their old cultures and traditions.
wooden scooter racing event.
Food Delicacies in Ifugao

Dikit

Pinikpikan
Vah-vah and
Gajiw

Pinuneg
Kalinga
 Kalinga
Kalinga, officially the Province of Kalinga, is a landlocked province in
the Philippines situated within the Cordillera Administrative Region in
Luzon.
Land area: 3,231.25 km2
Capital:Tabuk
Population:229,570
Dialects:
Kalinga,Ilocano,Gaddang,
Tagalog and English
 Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Awichon Village
Buscalan Village
Natural Attractions

Sungang View Point

Palan-ah Falls
Mt. Mating- Chico River
oy Dinayao
 Festivals in Kalinga

Matagoan Festival - (June 16) cultural Ullalim Festival - (February 13-16) a cultural
festival showcasing cultural practices of festival showcasing the life and culture of
the eight sub-tribes of Tabuk. Kalinga through their traditional sports, crafts,
and indigenous food.
Food Delicacies in Kalinga

Chilokchok Inanchila
MOUNTAIN
PROVINCE
Mountain Province
Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the
Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bontoc. Mountain
Province was formerly referred to as Mountain in some foreign references.
The name is usually shortened by locals to Mt. Province.

Land area: 2,157.38 km2

Capital: Bontoc
Population:158,200
Dialects:Bontoc,Kankana-
ey,Ilocano, Tagalog and
English
Historical,Cultural and
Heritage Attractions

Bontoc Museum
Hanging Coffins of
Sagada
Dap-ay/Ato
Natural Attractions

Kiltepan View Balangagan Cave

Sumaguing Cave

Bomod-ok Falls
Built Attractions

Episcopal Church of
Saint Mary the Virgin Maligcong Rice Terraces
Festival in Mountain Province
Lang-ay Cultural
Festival - (April 7) a
cultural celebration
showcasing the
culture
and tradition of the
province through
their tribal dances
and songs.
Food Delicacies in Mountain Provice

Etag Safeng Tapey

 Major Industries
CAR's export products include ethnic woodcarving and hand-woven materials. The
mining industry also continues to position the region as the highest contributor to the
total gross value added of mining and quarrying in the country. With regards to
agricultural products. Cordillera is the best and primary source of highland vegetables
such as lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and other greens.
The region is also known for its aromatic coffees and strawberries. About 300
varieties of its upland rice are exported to USA and Japan.
Language and Dialects
Aside from Filipino and English, Ilocano, Kalinga, Ifugao, Iloko, Kankana-ey,
and Ibaloi are also spoken.