Dalton Pass (Santa Fe)

Philippines / Central Luzon / Burgos / Santa Fe
 memorial, shrine, historic landmark
Dalton Pass is a national shrine that commemorates General James Dalton, who died of a sniper's bullet. It joins Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya and is located at about 3,000 feet above sea level, where Caraballo Sur meets the Sierra Madre.

Being the only access between Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley, the pass became the scene of much bloody fighting during the final stages of World War II and bore witness to the death of almost 17,000 Japanese, American, and Filipino soldiers. Commemorative markers stand by the road’s highest point, which also offers a good view into the headlands.

Dalton Pass is likewise the gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region and the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
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Coordinates:   16°8'0"N   120°55'54"E

Comments

  • Nicely explained. Good job!
  • this is gonna be always nothing joke..... a very good scenery
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