Baguio, The Summer Capital of the Philippines

[Cess]

I have been to Baguio for a fair amount of times and still get amazed by its breathtaking tourist spots. Known for its rather cold temperature, abundance in strawberries and ube, a famous Filipino delicacy, Baguio offers a lot of tourist spots shown below. I hope you guys get a chance to visit this wonderful place! Specially this summer season:)

http://www.cityofpines.com/botanicalgarden06.jpg
Botanical Garden

http://www.kriyayoga.com/philippines/baguio_city_philippines/9_burnham_park_rowboats.jpg
Burnham Park
http://www.charleskeng.com/images-baguio/minesview2063s.JPG

Mines View Park

and there are a lot more. So hopefully you guys get to visit 'em too

[SARAWI]

I so wanna go to Baguio! How much is the trip there like with the hotels & food? For a week maybe?

[Cess]

It's actually a good vacation spot cuz it doesn't cost too much unlike when you go to overpriced provinces which would drain your pockets. When I went there, I stayed at an affordable place which charged 350 per head /night it's similar to a dorm room actually. cozy and affordable though. the cost of food really depends on what restaurant you choose to eat it and how many you are.Food is not that expensive there nevertheless. :) you can pm me and i can give you details of the place where I stayed btw

[Manix16]

Me and my friends go to Baguio as if it's just 5 miles away. I mean, it's that accessible and affordable. If you're not too picky w/ where you sleep, Ces is right. You can get 'em cheap. If you're like me who likes it w/ a/c and private toilet and bath, then you'd have to be ready to shell out at least 1K/night. Nice place, nice people. Pinoy,eh!! ;)[/B][/B]

[Cess]

Yeah. Doesn't matter where you stay! You'll be out all day anyway. haha It's a super fun trip getting to Baguio. All the sights and views are really pretty. Really wish I could go there this summer :p

[wanderlust]

I'll be in Baguio next week! I haven't been there for ages. I'm so excited! :)

[megan21]

I've been in Baguio before, but I didn't had the chance to visit the strawberry farm because they say it's very far from the city. How can you reach the strawberry farm, by the way?

[SARAWI]

I think if you get there, you'll get by easily coz I heard that there's a lot of kids volunteering to tour you around.

[filz_33]

If you want to go to Baguio City to pick fresh strawberries from the Strawberry Farm the best time is November. You will see baskets full of strawberries being sold all over Baguio, at the Baguio City Market, and even in “pasalubong” (souvenir) counters near the bus terminals.

[Kelly]

I've been to Baguio countless times. Have you visited the Tam-awan Village? It's an Ifugao village with charming collection of huts. Getting there is a little tricky but well worth the trip. Once you enter the compound, (after paying a minimal entrance fee) you can explore the grounds which includes an art gallery different huts and areas used for workshops. It has a magnificent view of the South China Sea on a clear day. :)

[Manix16]

I've been in Baguio before, but I didn't had the chance to visit the strawberry farm because they say it's very far from the city. How can you reach the strawberry farm, by the way?From Baguio City, take a jeepney going to La Trinidad. Including traffic, yep, it'll take you half an hour. There's a terminal 2 streets away from Hotel Venice.
Don't be disappointed, though. Strawberry-picking doesn't happen all year round.

[stella]

I've always wanted to go to Baguio. My problem is that I don't know where to stay. Where can I stay that's affordable and yet offers exceptional service and lodging?

[honeyS]

I have been to baguio at the age of 12 and just last year me and my family went there. its a long ride going to baguio imagine six hours, whewww!!! we even brought our jacket with us cause the temperature in the baguio is way to low than our normal temp. But when we get off the van the atmosphere is just normal..... it didn;t freeze us.. lol... but straberries are superb ilove it!!!:)

[wanderlust]

i love the ukay ukay in baguio! real cheap bargains!!!

[filz_33]

aw yeah!! i've heard a lot about how affordable the ukay2x there in baguio.

[Cess]

I have been to baguio at the age of 12 and just last year me and my family went there. its a long ride going to baguio imagine six hours, whewww!!! we even brought our jacket with us cause the temperature in the baguio is way to low than our normal temp. But when we get off the van the atmosphere is just normal..... it didn;t freeze us.. lol... but straberries are superb ilove it!!!:)

I L-O-V-E the strawberries in Baguio! Wish i could go there in the harvesting season :o

[isagada]

to complete your luzon tour, you should also visit sagada. :)

[Manix16]

I've always wanted to go to Baguio. My problem is that I don't know where to stay. Where can I stay that's affordable and yet offers exceptional service and lodging?Depends on what is affordable to you. In terms of exceptional service and lodging, are you thinking 3-star or 5-star Manila standards?

[tadz1158]

Now that our weather here in Cebu is real hot & humid, I always think of going to Baguio. I know that it's cool up there. This is one place me and some of my friends will go. We have listed this down in our soon to be trip in Manila.

[filz_33]

why is it cool there in baguio?

[isagada]

why is it cool there in baguio?

it is cool in baguio mainly because of the altitude.

[tadz1158]

why is it cool there in baguio?



That's a nice question. I could have asked the same, too? Why is it cool in Baguio when it is in the Philippines? What makes it cool?

[Manix16]

That's a nice question. I could have asked the same, too? Why is it cool in Baguio when it is in the Philippines? What makes it cool?The earth's atmosphere traps the warmth close to it's surface. Since Baguio is further off the ground, the air is thinner and thus the layer of air available to hold the heat in.
Tadaaah!! :D Thank you, Knowledge Channel. Hehe

[tadz1158]

The earth's atmosphere traps the warmth close to it's surface. Since Baguio is further off the ground, the air is thinner and thus the layer of air available to hold the heat in.
Tadaaah!! :D Thank you, Knowledge Channel. Hehe



Hhhmmm. Very resourceful person. So, it's really the location at a higher elevation above sea level, that makes the climate cooler than metro. Deserving to be the summer capital of the Philippines.

[purpleaf]

If you have the luxury to spend some cash, I suggest you stay at The Manor in Camp John Hay. My aunt, mom, and I had dinner at the Country Club and then we had a great breakfast here. The service was great! I really enjoyed it. I think at that time the typhoon was about to come in so it was cloudy during out last day...I almost touched the clouds before we left!

[tadz1158]

I'll be in Baguio next week! I haven't been there for ages. I'm so excited! :)

Would appreciate it if you can post some pics here of your trip then.

[moohlan]

Shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables is a must-try!

Don't leave that in your agenda.

[purpleaf]

i love the ukay ukay in baguio! real cheap bargains!!!

Amen to that! i bought my pants there for only 150 bucks... I had unique purple pants to boot long before everyone had the "generic" ones! haha! Take note, it still had a tag! And I bought a pair of sandals for 99 bucks from a Korean store. Overruns, I think. It lasted a year. Niiiiccceee!!!

[purpleaf]

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/89/29/3419298/1_624751695l.jpg

my mom and i kept on giggling. this is our best shot, perhaps. lovely costumes...for rent! we had so much fun.

[wanderlust]

Amen to that! i bought my pants there for only 150 bucks... I had unique purple pants to boot long before everyone had the "generic" ones! haha! Take note, it still had a tag! And I bought a pair of sandals for 99 bucks from a Korean store. Overruns, I think. It lasted a year. Niiiiccceee!!!
Those are great bargains!!! :)

[Hisbenz]

What makes me go back in Baguio? The climate and the super cheap bargains for original stuffs. In short ukay ukay.hahaha

[purpleaf]

I like the fact that you can keep your window down when driving in Baguio and it's soooo cool. You can breathe fresh air. The pine trees are signature landscape.

[megan21]

do houses in baguio have chimneys? :)

[purpleaf]

do houses in baguio have chimneys? :)

My aunt's home doesn't have one. I don't think it's THAT cold for them to need one. But for aesthetic purposes, maybe some houses do!

[tadz1158]

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/89/29/3419298/1_624751695l.jpg

my mom and i kept on giggling. this is our best shot, perhaps. lovely costumes...for rent! we had so much fun.


Splendid shot with that costumes and the beautiful background, too.

[tekkies]

sharing some pictures of Baguio

http://tekkies.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Baguio_City_2009

[asprv]

If you have the luxury to spend some cash, I suggest you stay at The Manor in Camp John Hay. My aunt, mom, and I had dinner at the Country Club and then we had a great breakfast here. The service was great! I really enjoyed it. I think at that time the typhoon was about to come in so it was cloudy during out last day...I almost touched the clouds before we left!

Like how much should we prepare to stay there?

[esembrano]

i love the food bought in the good sheperd.. especially the cashew brittle and the lengua de gato

[kookay]

Having breakfast at the manor is a really great experience. Cool breeze, nice interiors, and great breakfast spread. I remember our cost per head around that time was P400++ (around $8++).

[tools4kools]

kumusta po ba ang panahon sa baguio? maulan po ba hanggang ngayon? pupunta po kasi kami ng mga kaibigan ko jan hopefully next week and balak din po kasi naming pumunta sa sagada pero yun nga po, hindi naman alam yung panahon dyan. sabi nga po ng mga kakilala ko na nakapunta na dun, hindi pa po raw ayos yung daan papunta ng sagada tapos po pagumuulan, maputik at mahirap mapuntahan.

thanks..

[Subsistence]

Ahaha I remember that Igorot costume, my wife rented one and I took a picture of her. I'll upload it later. There is also this man that offers to take a picture with his big pet dog. Fun times. I want to go back..

[esembrano]

Splendid shot with that costumes and the beautiful background, too.

i agree nice shot you got there

[memph]

I have been to Baguio for a fair amount of times and still get amazed by its breathtaking tourist spots. Known for its rather cold temperature, abundance in strawberries and ube, a famous Filipino delicacy, Baguio offers a lot of tourist spots shown below. I hope you guys get a chance to visit this wonderful place! Specially this summer season:)

http://www.cityofpines.com/botanicalgarden06.jpg
Botanical Garden

http://www.kriyayoga.com/philippines/baguio_city_philippines/9_burnham_park_rowboats.jpg
Burnham Park
http://www.charleskeng.com/images-baguio/minesview2063s.JPG

Mines View Park

and there are a lot more. So hopefully you guys get to visit 'em too
try oh my gulay restaurant and 50's diner! super cheap yet super yummy!

[kookay]

What I miss in Baguio is haggling for a discount for Romano's peanut brittle, Tantamco's ube jam, Strawberry jam, and the walis tambo.

[ccuevas]

some people go to baguio nowadays due to its "ukay-ukay" old stuffs sold in a very cheap price even signature items bags, clothes.

[Kelly]

I so love the weather in Baguio... makes me want to stay there forever.:D

[esembrano]

i love the food being sold in good sheperd

[anj_fire]

How I want to spend a month in Baguio and have an experience to spend some time in this summer capital... =)

[memph]

Try the zipline at Camp John Hay!

[wanderer]

I haven't been to Baguio in quite a while, but my best friend who was recently there said that is has developed a lot. Their SM is a distinctive landmark that blends in with the landscape. It's an open air mall which is something that I am curious to see.