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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.
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 …
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. 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.
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.
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. It …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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. They won’t take it against you if you …