ABOUT
Apayao is a landlocked province in the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is the town of Kabugao. The province is almost equally mountainous/hilly (Upper Apayao) and flat (Lower Apayao) with intermittent patches of valleys and plateaus.
LOCATION
Coordinates: 17°45′N 121°15′EE 
FAST FACTS
The following are a few useful and interesting details about this province.
Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
Bring A to B adapter(s).
CLIMATE
The climate in this province is under Corona’s Type III Classification. It is characterized by relatively dry and wet seasons, from November to April, and wet during the rest of the year. Heaviest rain during December to February while the month of May is the warmest.
The best time to visit is during Apayao’s grandest celebration, the Say-Am Festival, every February 14.
The most appropriate clothing for this province is casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals.
Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.
READ MORE: Climate & Weather in the Philippines
CITIES & TOWNS
The Apayao province is divided into 7 municipalities:
- Calanasan
- Conner
- Flora
- Kabugao
- Luna
- Pudtol
- Santa Marcela
ISLANDS
N/A
POINTS OF INTEREST
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Apayao province:
- Agamata National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Carmella Falls
- Lussok Crystal Cave
- Maton Underground River
- Maxibab Falls
- Mt Solo
If you plan to visit the province of Apayao, you can use the following sites to determine the best places to stay:
FESTIVALS
The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Apayao throughout the year:
- Fruit Harvest Festival (September and October) – Conner
- Say-Am Festival (February 14) – Pudtol
FAQs
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Apayao province.
Where in the Philippines is Apayao located?
Apayao is located at the northernmost tip of Luzon.
Is Apayao a city or province?
Apayao is a province.
What is the Capital of Apayao?
The capital of Apayao is Kabugao.
What is Apayao famous for?
Apayao is famous for Philippine eagles.
How do I get to Apayao?
There are several ways to get to Apayao, the most common being from Manila:
- Bus via Abulug, Cagayan
Bus to Cagayan | 12 hours | $14-$15
Tricycle to Luna, Apayao | 15 minutes | $1 - Drive | 10.5 hours | $44-$64
- You can fly to an alternate airport (Laoag or Tuguegarao) and take a van or bus to Luna, Apayao.
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How many islands are in Apayao?
There are NO islands in the province. Apayao is land locked.
Is Apayao safe?
Apayao is generally safe for locals and tourists.
Is the climate the same as the rest of the Philippines?
The climate of Apayao is considered tropical. It is similar to most provinces in the Philippines.
READ MORE: Climate & Weather in the Philippines
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