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Mountain Province is the "Hill Country" of the Philippines, characterized by soaring mountains, meandering rivers, awesome waterfalls and captivating caves. This province is the only land-locked region in the country and home to indigenous tribes of the Bontocs, Kankanaeys, Balangaos and Igorots. Visitors to Mountain Province are spellbound by the myriad of things to see and do. They invariably flock to marvel at the grandiosity of the Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and to experience the nippy climate of Baguio which is the "Summer Capital of the Philippines." Recent years have seen seasoned travelers build their vacation houses in the area, making the province as their second home. Aside from the two leading destinations, Mountain Province is known for its hanging coffins tucked in the far flung steeps of mountains in Sagada where spelunkers dutifully proceed to explore its caves (Sumaging...