Sagada Hanging Coffins (Echo Valley)
Hanging Coffins of Sagada
Igorot wooden coffins hang from the limestone cliffs of Echo Valley, a distinctive funerary tradition and Sagada's signature sight.
The Kankanaey people of Sagada have a tradition of hanging the wooden coffins of the dead on cliff faces, believing they are closer to the sky. The most common site is the Echo Valley route. From the cemetery behind St. Mary's Church, walk about 20 minutes down to the viewpoint, where dozens of coffins hang from the cliff, some with the wooden chair the deceased once sat in placed beside them. Another site, the Sugong hanging coffins, can be seen from the roadside. A guide is required. Stay quiet and respectful, and do not touch the coffins or climb near them. Visitors to Sagada must first register at the town tourism office and pay an environmental fee. Most sites require a registered guide.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Sagada
- Sagada Weaving
- Lumiang Burial Cave & Cave Connection
- Bokong Falls
- Sagada Pottery
- Kiltepan Viewpoint
- Sumaguing Cave
- Lake Danum