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Baguio

Baguio

While the Philippines is known to travelers worldwide for its warm tropical delights—the gorgeous beaches, the golden sun—there are in fact some cool destinations in the country too. There’s always windy Tagaytay, for instance, as well as several of the northern mountains… but undoubtedly the most popular of all the cool spots in the archipelago is Baguio, also known as the country’s Summer Capital.

First popularized as the place-to-be by the Americans (who used to transfer to it whenever the sweltering summers hit the rest of the country), Baguio has since become more than a summertime getaway. This is a major urbanized city now, which is not to say that it has lost all the green charm of its foggy mountain- and cliff-tops: it just means that it’s a modern commercial and cultural hub in itself now and you’ll be able to enjoy top-quality amenities in it as well as the delights of nature.

Baguio is filled with parks—including Burnham’s, quite famously—and gardens open to the public. Al fresco malls and shopping centers abound as well, there to take advantage of the cool, clement weather. Local bazaars provide superb local crafts products and annual festivals like Panagbenga (the Flower Festival) add a dash of color to the city’s already verdant image. Horse riding and hiking are common pastimes and trails run through the city’s surrounding pine forests as well as by the very roads. Locals tend to be well-off, friendly, and very used to foreigners. In fact, many of them used to be that!

Baguio is a lovely place to hit on any trip to the Philippines. It’s definitely charming: large-flowered roses everywhere and strawberries aplenty in the markets, hot springs and hotels of quality for just about any traveler, and, of course, the famous Philippine hospitality. It may not be the Philippines most people immediately think of when it comes to traveling to the tropics, but it’s a Philippines worth seeing too and certainly worth remembering.

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Gold in Baguio at the Balatoc Mines

August 5, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Way before Baguio was popular to tourists for its cold climate, yummy strawberries and lush green parks, Baguio started out as a mining town. Surprisingly, the city of Pines had gold tucked in somewhere along its mountain ridges, and there still are a few veins 100 years later, to be found at the Balatoc Mines.
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Balatoc Mines in Baguio

In the mining town of Itogon, Benguet and located right outside the city of Baguio, Balatoc Mines used to be a hub of mining activity. In …

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Getting around Baguio in 4 Ways

August 4, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Baguio City has been labeled as the Summer Capital of the Philippines because locals flock to the highlands as the summer heat begins. Of course, tourists not only visit Baguio for its climate but for its attractions as well.
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The most common concern among tourists visiting any city would most likely be the means of transportation available. Baguio is a rather small city that totals to only 49 square kilometers. Major attractions are situated close to each other, which makes getting from one place to another not too difficult. Luckily, here are four ways to getting around Baguio.

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Getting around the City of Pines thru bus
  1. Take a cab – Taxis are plenty around Baguio. The current flag down rate is at 35 pesos for the first 500 meters with an additional 1.50 pesos per 100 meters thereafter. Most Baguio cabs are colored white with proper identification markings …

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Carving through the Ifugao Woodcarvers Village

August 3, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Ifugao Woodcarvers Village, also known as the Itogon Woodcarvers Village, is a tourist spot located in Baguio City where the workshops of native Ifugao wood carvers can be found. The site is famous for excellent quality carvings of wood in different sizes and types. These items are often sold along the village at considerably lower prices compared to elsewhere in the city.

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Local woodcarvers in Ifugao village

The entire village stretches 3 kilometers long along the Asin Road. Is it also the road visitors pass by when headed to the famous Asin Hot Springs, which is another popular tourist site. It is located 5 kilometers outside downtown Baguio City within the Naguilian area.
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Essential Supplies when Camping in Baguio

August 2, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

With its lush pine tree forest and cool climate, Baguio is undoubtedly an ideal place for camping. There is nothing more inviting than breathing fresh air while eating outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery. To make the experience even more enjoyable, having the right supplies and equipment when camping in Baguio matters.

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Go camping in Baguio

The most important equipment a camper will need is a tent. Shelter should always be a priority-if not the priority. Tents vary in shapes, sizes and even price. From the simple single-occupant kind to large family tents, it is important to choose a tent that will suit …

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Visiting the Baguio Sunshine Park

August 1, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Baguio City must be the top city in the Philippines when it comes to the number of public parks and pocket gardens in it. One of the many found in the City of Pines is the Baguio Sunshine Park, which is a lesser known place in Baguio. It has not been advertised as widely as more famous sites such as the Burnham Park and the Mines View. Still, the Sunshine Park has unique characteristics that make it special in its own way.

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Checkout Baguio Sunshine Park

The Sunshine Park is actually one of the 12 cluster areas of the famous Burnham Park of Baguio City. The Sunshine Park is a great …

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Shopping in Baguio 101

November 1, 2015 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

The city of Baguio is bargain hunter’s paradise. Prices in Baguio flea markets and souvenir shops are usually not fixed, so shopping in Baguio requires you to demonstrate the best of your haggling skills.

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Baguio City Market – Philippines

Baguio, despite being the Summer Capital of the Philippines is no tourist trap. The city offers reasonable prices and rates compared to other tourist destinations in the country. A reason why locals of Baguio are so lenient when it comes to haggling is because residents are frugal in nature.
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