Fun things to do in Baguio City

This religious place is awesome, meditation, hearing mass and write your petitions to the pink sister (female monks)  is among the things you can do here. They call them selves pink sister because the female monk wearing pink. if you write them they will pray your petitions.

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In 1907, a Catholic mission was established in the site by Belgian missionaries from the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae, who named the site Mount Mary. Baguio Cathedral was consecrated in 1936 and is dedicated to Our Lady of Atonement. It was originally referred to as "Kampo" by the native Ibalois. The Baguio Cathedral is the biggest Roman Catholic Church in Baguio and is the center of religious activities. During the Holy Week, thousands of devotees from Manila and the adjoining provinces come up to visit the church. During Sundays and other special holidays of the catholic church, you will find vendors sitting along the stairway and in the church's patio selling flowers, balloons, candles, sweepstake tickets, rosary beads, and various other religious articles. The pedestrians can reach Baguio Cathedral from the Session Road by ascending the long concrete hundred stairways.

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Also know as the flower festival. Floats made of different kinds of flowers will be seen on the streets. It's very beautiful and artistic.
Usually it happens last week of February. Just check their schedule.
Be aware that plenty of people wanted to see the festival so be sure to book ahead of time for your transportation and accommodation.

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It is where you can buy your "Pasalubong" (treats). You can find products from other places in Cordillera. Products ranges from vegetables, sweets, Jams, pastries, cookies, silver accessories, handicrafts form nearby lowland provinces, native cakes, Baguio souvenir shirts, fruits like sagada oranges and strawberries etc. It is where I bought 3 pieces of "Halayang ube" for P100.00.
Visitors from foreign countries usually shop for silver craft, shell products, wood carvings, and other kinds of native handicraft.
It is a very busy place but the cool temperature reduces the stress.

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This is also known as the Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral. This church was built by Belgian Missionaries and finished in 1936. You will have a view of the session road and part of Downtown Baguio. This rose-colored cathedral with twin square bell towers with pyramidal roofs, located on top of a hill is one of the most visited landmarks of Baguio. The interior is modern adorned with gold colored miniature replicas especially in the altar. The Cathedral has a good Choir and I like their Version of "Our Father" in Ilocano dialect, very solemn.
It is also being said that probably its is the only Cathedral in the world that owns and manage its own shopping center, called Porta Vaga also in Session road.

One of my favorite. I love the view from the deck. I always visit this place every time I am in Baguio. It is about 4 kms from downtown Baguio. There's a small observation deck where one can see the spectacular view of the nearby valley and mountains. But sometimes fog will obscure the view so better go on a clear day and not after a strong rain.

You can also have your photo with a St. Bernard, wear igorot clothes or ride a horse.
I just don't like the numerous souvenir shops outside they make the place so crowded for visitors.

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Located at the heart of Session Road, Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, most commonly known as Baguio Cathedral, is one of the most magnificent architectural buildings in the city. It was established by Belgian missionaries in 1907. The building has a unique pink façade with twin bell towers.

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Outside the city proper, Camp John Hay is where you can relax and enjoy the cool breeze of Baguio. You can lay on your back on the cool green grass in the golf course; sip a cup of coffee at Starbucks; or buy some stuffs at Nike Factory Outlet.