About
Remote village where Apo Whang Od lives, the 108 year old tattoo artist. Zip line meant for bags is powered by a jeepney.
Why go
- Get a tattoo from a legendary 107-year-old artist
- Experience a thrilling, terrifying zipline ride
- Make a pilgrimage to a world-renowned icon
Must try
- Get a traditional batok tattoo
- Ride the tramline/zipline powered by a jeepney/car
- Try homemade donuts and organic coffee
Pro tips
- Take a 12-hour bus from manila to banaue
- From banaue, take a scooter then a 2-hour bus
- Find a jeepney to the bend in the road for village access
- A motorcycle will take you up the canyon to the village
- Register your name at the police checkpoint upon arrival
Good to know
- The zipline is meant for bags; do it at your own risk
- The cable car has 100ft drops and is held by lousy rope
- Traditional tattooing hurts very badly
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