Baguio Things to Do

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It is refreshing drive and get out from of the city. Drive to Mines View Park.

There is a view deck over there overlooking the mountains and hills of Baguio City. There are also array of stall where local residents sell their products. There are handmade backpacks made of rattan, tiger grass broom, woven place mats, handcarved spoon and forks, handcarved key chains, etc.

You can also try different Igorot costumes at Mines View Park for a certain fee. There are also local Igorots in their costumes ready for you to take pictures with them for remembrance. Remember to give the a tip.

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The flower festival in Baguio City show cases the many different flowers found in Baguio City. Local residents, corporations, local businesses and other civic organizations participate in the parade and join in the best float, show casing their beautiful decorations of flowers. Thousands of visitors flock the city because of the Panagbenga Festival.

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In the old days, the Igorot people used to wear their costume even in the city. The men's costume was called the G-string and they wear a headdress adorned with beautiful and colorful feather of birds. The women, on the other hand, wore a skirt woven in beautiful colors - red, blue, and white. They wore necklaces made of snake bones and beautiful expensive beads.

There was this old story that when the richest man in Baguio City went to Manila to buy buses, he was wearing a G-string. He was one proud Igorot. He didn't care what people would say. Most of the salesmen looked at him and totally ignored him. How can this "Igorot man" afford a bus when he can't even afford to buy clothes on!

The Igorot man went to another bus sales company. To everybody's surprise this Igorot man bought several buses and paid in cash! The guy who ignored him didn't realize that this Igorot man was Dangwa! He was once the richest Igorot! (Dangwa is the owner of the Dangwa Transportation in the Mountain Province).

Buy a map then walk from your hotel to your desired destination. This is a bit challenging and fun. But if you have a heart condition or not fit for long walks, I suggest you take the taxi instead. :)

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Wright Park is located at the eastern part of the city. Because we are called the ‘Backpackers’ we walked from Botanical Garden to Wright Park. Whew! Wright Park was fronting the main gate of the Mansion, where Pool of Pines will be seen and also the Park Circle.

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Of course what else you can see in a botanical gardern --- FLOWERS ƒº ¡K The place was so relaxing because of it. In the entrance gate tourists can usually take pictures with the Igorot tribesmen dressed in their traditional costume it will cost for P10/ shot, but we never did :-D

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As part of the Buddhist tradition, the Bell Church is set on a hill with a beautiful landscape. It looks more like a garden with a temple and not the other way around. I've not been there for ages and it is really good to know that they have managed to keep the church clean and clutter free. The Pagoda and other structures look like they have just had a fresh spray of paint. A refreshing treat for those tired souls that have wandered Baguio including myself of course.

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Witness the making of the woven materials for which baguio is noted for. The school has introduced an avenue for local women to generate income for themselves and their families. It is also a shop to get your souveneirs.