Enjoy the nature at the foot of Mt. Kalawitan and visit us in Apa:
- Mountaineering
- Camping
- Bird watching

Introduction to Apa

For the first time in many years, the municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province, is opening its doors to tourists who wish to love an encounter with the natural wonders of the locality. Among the tourist sites is the “Apa ecotourism camp site” which is located at the foot of the towering and majestic Kalawitan Mountain (2714 m). It takes 1 ½ to 2 hours to reach Apa by foot. The climb to the campsite entails trekking along the Chico River and the thickly forested area of the Kapangdanan River.
Owing to the clearness of the Kapangdanan River, its water is potable for drinking for
hikers. At the Camp Site are three cottages build by farmers decades ago, namely the
Hunters Hut, Kanog Hut and the Martel Hut.
The site also offers clear and natural ponds for bathing. The Apa Campsite is actually the main entry to climb the virgin forest of Mount Kalawitan. Due to the chilly ambiance of Apa during night, guest are required to bring along warm clothes and beddings. It is also a must that tourists are accompanied by trained local guides.
As told by old folks of Sabangan years ago, swarms of grasshoppers abounded in the town
and the natives caught them for food. There was a time that a local
followed the swarm of insects until he reached the place now named “APA”.