Baguio Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  The cool weather! Beautiful woodcarving, arts and crafts 


Con

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  large city, pollution from jeepneys 


In a nutshell

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  City of Pines - Summer Capital of the Philippines 

 

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Things to Do  

Baguio Cathedral

Baguio Cathedral, Baguio

 jayjayc Says:  -Named as Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral but popularly known as Baguio Cathedral-It's construction started in 1920 and has become the biggest Catholic Church in Baguio City-Famous for its twin brick-red colored spires and rose-colored exterior facade-Stands on top of a hill... 

Bombs away!

Bombs away!, Baguio

 JaneCajuguiran Says:  Only about 20 minutes away from the city, the Balatoc Mines at Itogon offers a unique adventure tour - assimilating the job of a miner in the mine! When we got there we had to don a miner's hat and boots, ride the train, go into the cave and even hear a blasting inside the... 

Have a Picnic at Camp John Hay

Have a Picnic at Camp John Hay, Baguio

 JaneCajuguiran Says:  Camp John Hay is such a delight to go to. We have never grown tired of visiting it because of the many things we enjoy doing there. One of these things is having breakfast at the picnic area near the figaro shop. I usually get to bring food we have prepared in the house we... 

trave max and voyage plus

trave max and voyage plus, Baguio

 glennhb Says:  traveling to baguio is definitly an experience...and the reason why i am here is to ask for your help to market our product which is the voyage plus card... it is a membership card where members can reserve and buy tickets, get free 50 peso load, 10,000 pesos insurance good... 

The place to be in Baguio

The place to be in Baguio, Baguio

 thescene Says:  Session Road is the main street in Baguio City. Here you can find a number of notable shops and restaurants. This inclined street is very busy and during the summer the traffic is quite heavy and it's quite hard to see a parking place. 

A great view

A great view, Baguio

 thescene Says:  Mines View Park is a popular place where you can see a great view of the mountains. There is also a lot of shops that sells handicrafts, T-shirts and local foodstuffs which you can take home. It's advisable that you come as early as possible as thei place is normally full of... 

Camp John Hay

Camp John Hay, Baguio

 thescene Says:  Camp John Hay is a leisure facility that was established as a rest and relaxation facility for American servicemen and their dependents. When the lease on the various American bases in the Philippines was not renewed CJH was turned over to the Philippine government who chose... 

Hotels  

Camp John Hay Manor Hotel

 8 Reviews and 119 Opinions  Great service. Nice location and view. Amenities are complete. Ambiance is relaxing. Just a happy... 

Hotel Veniz

 9 Reviews and 113 Opinions  after a long travel to baguio, i finally found a place in the middle of the city to rest and... 

Restaurants  

Good Taste restaurant: generous servings!

Good Taste restaurant: generous servings!, Baguio

 ybangyadan Says:  Definitely not a fancy restaurant but I assure you that you will enjoy the food especially if you alone will take care of the bill afterwards! Located at the back of Center Mall and in front of Dangwa station. This is open 24 hours/7 days a week. Everytime i come to town and... 

Restaurants at SM Baguio: Dinner Overlooking Baguio

Restaurants at SM Baguio: Dinner Overlooking Baguio, Baguio

 bike_packer Says:  The restaurants/coffee shops at the back side of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor of SM Baguio have a great view of Baguio city center. There's a wide semi-covered balcony on each floor beside the restaurants where outdoor tables are set gives diners an amazing overlooking view of... 

Bruno's Cafe and Restaurant: A fine place to eat out for fresh gourmet food

Bruno's Cafe and Restaurant: A fine place to eat out for fresh gourmet food, Baguio

 hans51 Says:  I know Bruno's Cafe since about 2001 and have been there for 100+ times to enjoy his fine and fresh deli food. A wide variety of desserts, fresh Baguio salads with house made dressing, gourmet snacks and fine dinner or daily specials year round make it a gourmet pleasure to... 

Cafe By The Ruins: Decent food, seems to attract foreigners.

Cafe By The Ruins: Decent food, seems to attract foreigners., Baguio

 jvsabas Says:  The food was pretty good. Baked goods are tasty, but definitely Filipino: very thin crusts, soft and airy breads. If you're looking for thick, crusty, hearty, chewy baguettes, batards, etc. you'll never find it in the Philippines.The Filipino decor is nice. Semi open with... 

Transportation  

Dagupan Bus Lines

Dagupan Bus Lines, Baguio

 jayjayc Says:  -One of the bus companies to choose from Manila to Baguio-Has a terminal in Cubao, Quezon City (along EDSA) and in Pasay City-Bus leaves every hour / Year 2012 - Php450 / pax / way - air-conditioned bus-Call them for the updated rates and schedules-Destinations:... 

Travelling to Baguio City

Travelling to Baguio City, Baguio

 thescene Says:  Since all air links to Baguio has been terminated the only way you can get to the summer capital is via land using a car or a bus. From Manila you can try taking a bus from stations in Cubao or Pasay with journey time totaling around 6 hours depending on stops. If you are... 

Shopping  

Good Shepherd's Convent: Ube Jam

Good Shepherd's Convent: Ube Jam, Baguio

 sweet_sentiments Says:  It's a convent near the Mines View Park (just ask the people there for directions). The Good Shepherd is famous for their Ube Jam because theirs is the most yummy! Plus the fact that you are sure that the Ube Jam you bought there is freshly made unlike if you just buy in the... 

Good Shepherd Convent: Must buys in Baguio

Good Shepherd Convent: Must buys in Baguio, Baguio

 thescene Says:  The Good Shepherd shop is a must visit place in Baguio. Run by the Good Shepherd sisters it is a good place to buy food stuffs such as Peanut Brittle, Strawberry Jam and Angel Cookies. Peanut BrittleStrawberry Jam 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Hotels are all fully booked during peak seasons

Hotels are all fully booked during peak seasons, Baguio

 sweet_sentiments Says:  I advise you to book for a hotel 1 month before your planned visit IF you are going to Baguio during the PEAK season. We experienced having the worst room/hotel because all the decent ones are taken when we went to Baguio for the Flower Festival (Panagbenga). Actually, we... 

Be careful when taking pictures with the horses

Be careful when taking pictures with the horses, Baguio

 joiwatani Says:  Of course, it is very nice to take pictures with animals in any park; i.e. the camels in Egypt, the elephants, the tigers, etc. However, there are always danger involved even with a friendly and loving horse!At Mines View Park, there is a horse before the entrance to the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Mr Chit Asignacion, VP of Chanum Foundation

Mr Chit Asignacion, VP of Chanum Foundation, Baguio

 myspices Says:  When we were about to leave Tam Awan Village, there was a gentleman who came and wish us goodluck and happy journey .... and someone mentioned that he's Chit Asignacion and that he's the one who has provided some great information on the Tam Awan village - history and lodge... 

Have your portrait drawn ...

Have your portrait drawn ..., Baguio

 myspices Says:  One of the things you should do is to have your portrait drawn by the artists at Tam Awan Village. These artists (3 of them), all of whom are lovers of art and natures, just hang out at Tam Awan and are friendly people. We had a great chat with them. All 3 of them will do a... 

Favorites  

Tupig on the way or the time of return

Tupig on the way or the time of return, Baguio

 jayjayc Says:  -Tupig is a delicacy made with rice and grated coconuts wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over live coals-Famous in the Province of Pangasinan which you will pass by to and from Baguio -During a stop-over somewhere in Pangasinan, a number of local vendors will jump into... 

 
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 Springtime all Year round - Baguio City has a very unique charm of its own. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  where to find cheap inns in baguio? just for 8 hours? we're going to sleep there then Go to Sagada na :) for 7 persons? 

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A: hi ,that really depends what u consider cheap? http://irwinagnes.blogspot.com/2011/04/teachers-camp-room-rates.html 

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BAGUIO CITY OF PINE TREES

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 This is the only place in the Philippines where its cold whole year round. It might not be as cold as other countries but its cold enough for us. Famous for its strawberries. Filipinos love going here... 

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Baguio in Bloom

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 Being a regular traveler to my hometown at the far north end of Luzon, my family have enjoyed the best times on our countless visits to Baguio City - either as a stopover for that long journey to the... 

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tHe SUMMER CAPITAL OF PHILLIPPINES

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 AWESOME PLACE Baguio City, approximately 250 kilometers north of Manila, is situated in the Province of Benguet. The area of the city is 49 square kilometers enclosed in a perimeter of 30.6... 

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The City of Pines & Salad Bowl of the Phils

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 This city is very famous because of its very cool climate. At one point, it was even considered the "Honeymoon Capital of the Philippines". The weather is absolutely charming. Since the city is... 

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City of Pines

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 Ahh, Baguio... what more can you ask for? When you live in a tropical country like I do, just the climate of Baguio during the cold months of December, January, and February is a treat on its own. Add... 

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