The Philippines isn’t just all about postcard-perfect beaches. It has cool highlands and rich mountain cultures too! Go here for scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, summit treks, and of course, the famous rice terraces.
Where to go and what to do
1. Banaue & Ifugao
See the Banaue Rice Terraces, a top tourist spot in the Philippines featured on the P1,000 bill. Banaue village is an excellent base to explore the Ifugao Rice Terraces (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and immerse in the well-preserved culture of the Igorot mountain people.
2. Sagada
The bizarre hanging coffins draw many travelers to Sagada. This popular backpacking hub is also popular for cave spelunking (exploring cave), beautiful waterfalls, village treks & sunrise viewpoints.
3. Baguio City
This is the Philippines’ summer capital. Baguio City offers a cool climate, urban comforts and fun day trips beyond the city including La Trinidad strawberry fields.
How to go — Land travel from Manila is approximately 5-6 hours to Baguio, 8 hours to Banaue, and 12 hours to Sagada. Cut the travel time by arriving at more relaxed Clark Airport
Where to Stay
-Camp John Hay Hotel
-Baguio Country Club
-Crown Regency
-And a lot more
Where to go in Baguio? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Baguio tourist spots, attractions & more.
1. Camp John Hay
Camp John Hay Ampitheater, Baguio City
2. Burnham Park
Burnham Park Lake, Baguio City
3. Session Road
Downtown, Baguio City
4. Baguio Cathedral
Mt. Mary Hill, Cathedral Loop, Baguio City
5. Baguio food trip & drinks
Where to eat in Baguio
a) Balajadian Bulalo, Baguio City
Balajadia Kitchenette Location: Slaughterhouse Road. Save on Google Maps.
Le Chef at the Manor Location: Camp John Hay. Save on Google Maps.
Oh My Gulay Location: La Azotea Building, Session Road. Save on Google Maps.
Good Taste Location: Otek Street. Save on Google Maps.
Cafe by the Ruins Location: 25 Shuntug Road
Mt. Cloud Bookshop Location: Casa Vallejo, Upper Session Road. Save on Google Maps.
Arca’s Yard Location: Ambuklao Road. Save on Google Maps.
6. The Mansion House
Mansion House, Baguio City
7. Wright Park
Wright Park, Baguio City
8. Mines View Park
Mines View Park, Baguio City
9. La Trinidad Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Field, La Trinidad Benguet (near Baguio City)
10. The Valley of Colors
11. Mount Kabuyao View Deck
Overlooking Baguio from Mount Kabuyao viewdeck, Sto Tomas Road,
Tuba, Benguet
12. Bell Church
Bell Church, La Trinidad Road, Baguio City
13. SM City Baguio
SM Baguio City, Upper Session Road
14. Panagbenga Festival
PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL 2019: Baguio City Flower Festival
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THE PANAGBENGA 2019 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Things to do in Baguio City during Panagbenga FestivalPlaces to Stay in Baguio City during Panagbenga FestivalRecommended Places to Eat in Baguio CityPanagbenga Travel TipsHow to Get to Baguio CityBy Bus from ManilaVia private vehicle:Book your Bus Tickets to Baguio CityImportant Telephone Numbers for Tourists:
Panagbenga Festival is considered as one of the most attended festivals in the Philippines and one with the largest media coverage. The highlights of the yearly flower festival are the Street Dance Parade, and Grand Float Parade that showcases multicolored floats covered entirely from flowers of every kind.
15. Philippine Military Academy Location: Fort Del Pilar, Loakan Road. Save on Google Maps.
The United States has its top military academy at West Point; and in the Philippines the top military school is the Philippine Military Academy (or PMA).
The Philippine Military Academy trains the future officers of the Philippine Army, Navy, and Air Force, in accordance with the mission statement: "To instruct, train, and develop the cadets so that they will possess the character, the broad and basic military skills, and the education essential to the pursuit of a progressive military career."
The PMA is located at the Fort del Pilar, Loakan, which is just 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Baguio City.
Other Interesting Tourist Spots
Baguio City Hall Location: City Hall Drive. Save on Google Maps.
Good Shepherd ConventLocation: Gibraltar Road. Save on Google Maps.
Lion’s Head Location: Kennon Road. Save on Google Maps.
Baguio City Public Market Location: Magsaysay Avenue. Save on Google Maps
Baguio Botanical Garden Location: 37 Leonard Wood Road. Save on Google Maps.
Pink Sisters Convent Location: Brent Road. Save on Google Maps.
Tam-Awan Village Location: 367 Long Long Benguet Road. Save on Google Maps.
Museums and galleries in Baguio
BenCab MuseumLocation: 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.
Benguet Museum Location: Benguet Capitol Building, Buyagan Road, La Trinidad, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.
Emilio F. Aguinaldo Museum Location: Happy Glen Loop Road. Save on Google Maps.
Ili-Likha Artist’s Village Location: Assumption Road. Save on Google Maps.
Haunted sites in Baguio
Laperal White House Location: Leonard Wood Road. Save on Google Maps.
The Old Diplomat Hotel Location: Dominican Hill, Diplomat Road. Save on Google Maps.
Places to visit in Benguet
Buguias Vegetable Terraces
Where to Stay in Baguio
Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.
Please Contact SMB-Christian Travel & Tours for your Itinerary trip To Baguio City
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