The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras element currently listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List possesses only five properties, all of which are in Ifugao province.

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is an outstanding example of an evolved, living cultural landscape that can be traced as far back as two millennia ago in the pre-colonial Philippines.

Sep 18, 2025 · Located at the foot of the Cordillera mountain ranges, lies the province of Ifugao. And whenever Filipino locals hear the word Ifugao, the striking image of the Rice Terraces (also known as …

For 2,000 years the mountains of Ifugao province in the Philippines have been carefully cultivated with a seemingly endless series of terraced fields that climb thousands of feet.

Facing limited land and soil resources, these early inhabitants developed four terrace complexes during the 16th century for the cultivation of rice. Today, these structures are still heralded as some of the …

What are the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras? There are five clusters of rice terraces in this UNESCO designation: they are the most intact of the terraces carved out of the Philippine Cordillera …

Sep 3, 2025 · The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are not just an agricultural marvel but a stunning work of art. These terraces, crafted by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, symbolize …

Dec 4, 2025 · UNESCO World Heritage site The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are a breathtaking sight, with lush green fields cascading down the mountains like nature’s own staircase. …

Location The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are located in one of the northern most islands in the Philippines, Luzon. The terraces themselves are located within a 100 mile radius of the black …

Jul 9, 2023 · The Philippine Rice Terraces can be found primarily in the province of Ifugao, located in the Cordillera Central mountain range of northern Luzon, Philippines. Specifically, the most famous and …