Whang-Od Tattoo Village

Heritage • Kalinga
About this destination

The mountain village of Buscalan in Kalinga province is home to Whang-Od, the last traditional Kalinga tattoo artist (mambabatok) and a national cultural treasure. Visitors trek to this remote village to receive traditional hand-tapped tattoos using citrus thorns and charcoal ink. The village also offers homestay experiences and immersion into Kalinga tribal culture.

Highlights
Traditional hand-tap tattoos
Whang-Od cultural treasure
Mountain village homestay
Kalinga tribal culture
Scenic mountain trek
Nearby Destinations
Details
Category Heritage
ProvinceKalinga
RegionCAR - Cordillera Administrative Region
Coordinates17.47440000, 121.17500000
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