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Baguio is regarded as the Summer Capital of the Philippines because of its unusual cold weather all throughout the year. It is one of the few places in the country where you can visit to escape the summer heat and enjoy a chilly weather. Aside from its cold weather, this place also offers a magnificent view of Cordillera Administrative Region mountain ranges and breathtaking destinations — from its rich heritage to its indigenous culture.

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How to get there?

Victory Bus Line located in Cubao

✔The hourly trip going to Baguio every day.

✔ Travel time is around 5 hours

✔ Fare is at 445 for regular and 356 for Student with ID/PWD/Senior Citizen

An option if you’re not on a tight budget and can sacrifice 275pesos for convenience purposes you may take the deluxe bus (JoysBus) of Genesis Bus Line located also in Cubao.

✔ Free bottled water and a biscuit

✔ Free use of blankets

✔ NO BUS STOPS

✔ Comfortable seats (28seater bus) with CR

✔ 3-3.5hours travel time

✔ Fare is 720 (no discounts for Students/PWD/Senior Citizen)

Places to Visit

DAY 1

1. Good Shepherd Place

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How to get there: Ride a jeepney going to Mines View Park. Jeepney terminal is located at lower session road just in front of the famous bakery in Baguio, Danes Bakeshop. The fare is Php. 10.00

Place: This is the home for the most famous Ube jam in the country. It is recommended that you buy your jams here because it is a lot cheaper compared to those found in the Baguio city market.

2. Mines View Park 

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How to get there: From Good Shepherd, it is already walking distance going to the park.

Things to do:

➡ Cordillera region mountain ranges viewing.

➡ Try wearing traditional costumes for 20pesos (unlimited use)

➡ Have a selfie with the horses or St. Bernard’s dogs (huge doggy)

➡ Try your luck at the Wishing well

➡ Buy your pasalubong here.

➡ Streetfood fest (Pusit!)

3. The Mansion

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How to get there: From the park, ride a jeepney which is just beside the entrance of Mines View Park and tell the driver to drop you off at The Mansion. Fare is 8.50

Place: This is the official place for the President during summer time! For security reasons, visitors are not allowed to roam around the place. 

What to do?

 

➡ Take a great shot at the infamous gate of The Mansion. 👌

4. Wright Park

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How to get there: From the mansion, cross from the other side of the road. You’re already at Wright park.

Things to do:

 

➡ Take photos at the beautiful “Pool of Pines”, an elongated rectangular man-made body of water and at the end of the park is the well-known park circle.

➡ Buy Natives’ handicrafts

➡ Walk at the wide stairway made of stones that lead you to the horses

➡ Ride a pony if you have extra money.

5. Ketchup Community has been demolished to pave way for the upcoming pizza restaurant near Wright park. Currently, the restaurants from here are already scattered around Baguio City.

snapseed-20snapseed-82snapseed-84How to get there: From Wright park where ponies are located, just cross to the other side of the road. 

Place: The area has five restaurants.

➡ Canto- It’s now located near the Children’s Park at Burnham, beside Ina Mansion 

➡ Happy Tummy- It’s now located at Porta Vaga Mall in Session Road. 

➡ Green Pepper

➡ Rumah Sate (Indo-Malay Cuisines)

➡ Rancho Norte (offers exotic Filipino dishes)

**For our part, we ate our lunch at Canto and tried their famous Pork ribs (the serving is big).

6. Arca’s Yard

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How to get there: From Ketchup Community, hire a taxi that will take you to this place. The fare is around Php 70. If you’re coming from the city town proper, you will need to ride a jeepney that is bound to TipTop Ambuklao RD. 

Place: Arcas yard is located at Tiptop, Ambuklao Rd, Baguio City. This is the best place to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee after a  heavy meal! This is a must visit place when in Baguio. ☕🎂

7. Botanical Garden

How to get there: From Arca’s Yard, ride a jeepney going to city proper and tell the driver to drop you off at Botanical garden. Fare is 8.50

Place: It is also known as the Igorot village since from here you’ll be able to see nipa huts that are typically the home for natives back in time.

Things to do:

 

➡ Admire and be fascinated with the garden

➡ Walk inside the Japanese Tunnel used during WWII

8. Laperal Whitehouse

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How to get there: From Botanical Garden, you can just walk going to this place. Or if you’re tired then you can ride a jeepney just in front of Botanical Garden for Php 8.50

Place: Considered as one of the most haunted places in Baguio city.

9. Pink Sisters Convent

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How to get there: From Laperal Whitehouse, it is already walking distance going to the convent (5 to 10 minutes walk). Walk directly until you reach the intersection road, from there look for the Brent Road sign and there you go. Otherwise, just ask the locals as to where is the convent since it is not along the highway

Place: A very solemn place where you can pray and talk to God. It is a well-known place where visitors and locals alike go to for worship. 

10. SM Baguio

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How to get there: From Pink sisters, you will be able to see SM. It will take you around 10 minutes of walk going there. An option is to catch a jeepney for 8.50.

Place: Largest shopping mall in Baguio.

11. Baguio Cathedral

img_20160709_0227391How to get there: Exit from SM and walk down going to Baguio post office. From there, walk straight.

Place: Biggest Catholic church in the city.  12. Session Road

12. Session Road

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How to get there: From the Cathedral, it is a 2-minute walk going to Session Rd.

Place: It is considered as the heart of Baguio since it is the center for business of the city.  In here, you will find different restaurants that offer native to foreign cuisines.

Things to do:

 

➡ Try Vizcos restaurants strawberry shortcake

➡ Try Teahouse’s Palabok, Streamline cake or its famous Chona’s delight

➡ Try dining in at the infamous Volante restaurant.

➡ Walk slowly from upper to lower session rd. Enjoy and take photos!

13. Burnham Park/Rose Garden/Melvin Jones

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How to get there: From lower session rd (DBP bank) walk towards Hotel Veniz. From there, you’ll be able to see the park and the garden.

Things to do:

 

➡ Biking/Boating- Its fee has already been regulated by the City officials. Biking will cost 50-100 pesos depending on the type of bicycle. For the boat, it ranges from 100-150 pesos.

➡ Skating @Baguio Skating Rink located at the park

➡ Picnic

➡ Watch Football game at Melvin Jones

➡ Enjoy the scenery

14. Good taste Restaurant 

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How to get there: From Rose Garden, walk towards the path going to the Capitol or just ask the locals where is this restaurant. It will only take you around 5 minutes of walk.

Place: Food is palatable. Big servings. Affordable price. This is the most well-known resto among the locals.

15. Camp Johnhay

snapseed-48snapseed-87snapseed-88How to get there: From Igorot Park (near Hotel Veniz) ask the locals where is the jeep bound to Camp Johnhay. Fare is 8.50

Place: A beautiful resort in the mountain. You can tour around the place and can even visit the Manor House. Within Camp Johnhay, you can find different restaurants and cafes. During Christmas season, a Christmas village is being built as an additional attraction for the place.

DAY 2

16. Tam-Awan Village

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snapseed-50How to get there: Ride a jeepney bound to Quezon Hill located at Baguio City market (back of Abanao Square) and just in front of Dane’s Bakeshop. The fare is Php. 8.50

Place: Tam-awan Village has become a venue for art exhibits and workshops envisioned to foster a deeper understanding, respect, and pride in the cultural heritage of the Cordillera people.

17. Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant

snapseed-79snapseed-78img_6023snapseed-80How to get there: If you are tired exploring Tam-awan Village, you can stop here located just beside the village.

18. Ben Cab Museum

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snapseed-56How to get there: From Tam-awan Village, you can hire a taxi to get you to the museum. Fare is around Php. 100. Another option is to go back to Baguio City market and ride a jeepney bound to Asin road (terminal is across the terminal for jeepney bound to Quezon hill) for Php 11.00

Place: It is a place where arts, crafts, and collections of Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab) are displayed. The museum preserves the culture of the indigenous people of Cordillera Administrative Region.  

19. Night Market

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How to get there: Located at Harisson road Baguio City, in front of Melvin Jones. Night Market starts at 9PM onwards.

Things to do:

 

➡ Ukay-ukay shopping!

➡ Streetfood fest! 

DAY 3

20. Strawberry Fields

DCIM100MEDIADJI_0011.JPGDCIM100MEDIADJI_0005.JPGDCIM100MEDIADJI_0017.JPGDCIM100MEDIADJI_0015.JPGHow to get there: Ride a jeepney located at the back of Center Mall. You can either ride a jeepney bound to Buyagan or Pico La Trinidad. Fare is at Php. 14.00

How to get to Center Mall? From Session Road/Harisson Road, ride a Trancoville Jeep or Aurora Hill jeep. It will pass Center Mall for just 8.50 pesos.

21. STOBOSA Mural Arts

snapseed-73snapseed-74How to get there: From the Strawberry farm, walk towards the highway road. From there, ride any jeep that is bound to Baguio City. Just tell the driver to drop you off at the painted houses. 

22. Bell Church

How to get there: From STOBOSA, just walk straight to La Trinidad Arc. From there, you will be able to see the temple. 

23. The Old Diplomat Hotel

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How to get there: Ride a jeepney bound to Dominican Hill. The terminal is at the public market, at the back of Abanao Square. Fare is Php 8.50

24. Lourdes Grotto

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How to get there: From Diplomat hotel, walk down straight to this place.

Place: This is the place for devotees of Lourdes. It is recommended that you start at the foot of the stairway. Be ready for 252 steps climb. 

25. BOOKENDS

For BOOK LOVERS, you can also visit this place. You can have a good read for a very cheap price!

How to get there: From Jollibee Harison Road, just walk up straight.

BONUS!

This place has natural beauty and tranquility, as what my friend Rizanoia described the place. If you want to take a break or  If you are looking for a unique experience while in Baguio you may try glamping at Valleypoint Campsite in Tuba, Benguet.  

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Photo credit to Rizanoia

So there you go, fellas. I hope this article helps you with your Baguio trip planning especially this coming month of February. 

Baguio Budget & Itinerary

Baguio-La Trinidad Itinerary
DAY 1
2:00 AM ETD Victory Cubao
7:00 AM ETA
7:00-9:00 AM Checked in/Breakfast/Prep for Day 1 Adventure
9:00-9:20 AM ETD/ETA to Good Shepherd
9:20-9:40 AM Tour around Good Shepherd
9:40-10:20 AM Mines View Park Tour
10:20-10:30 AM ETD/ETA from Mines view park to The Mansion
10:30-10:45 AM Photo Ops at The Mansion
10:45-11:30 AM Tour and Photo Ops around Wright Park
11:30- 1:00 PM Lunch at Ketchup Community (Canto)
1:00-1:15 PM ETD/ETA at Arca’s Yard
1:15-2:30 PM Photo Ops at Arca’s Yard
2:30-2:45 PM ETD/ETA at Botanical Garden
2:45-4:15 PM Tour and Photo Ops at the Garden
3:15-3:30 PM ETD/ETA at Burnham Park and Rose Garden
3:30-6:30 PM Biking/Boating
6:30-8:00 PM Dinner at Goodtaste
8:00-8:30 PM ETD/ETA at Camp Johnhay
8:30-10:00 PM Christmas Village and Camp Johnhay at Night
10:00 onwards Lights Off
DAY 2
8:00 AM Wake up
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast/Prepare for Day 2 Adventure
9:00-9:30 AM ETD/ETA Tam-awan Village
9:30-12:30 AM Photo Ops/Trek
12:30-12:50 AM ETD/ETA Bencab Museum
12:50-3:00 PM Photo Ops/Tour around the Museum
3:00-3:30 PM ETD/ETA Baguio Town Proper
3:30-4:30 PM Late Lunch
4:30-9:00 PM Back to Home to rest
9:00-12:00 PM Baguio Night Market and Night Life
12:00MN onwards Lights off
DAY 3
8:00 AM Wake up
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast/Prepare for Day 3 Adventure
9:00-10:00 AM ETD/ETA Strawberry Field
10:00-11:00 AM Photo Ops/Strawberry Picking/Lettuce Picking
11:00-11:30 AM ETD/ETA STOBOSA Mural Art
11:30-12:00 NN Photo Ops at STOBOSA Mural Art
12:00-12:15 PM ETD/ETA Bell Church
12:15-1:00PM Photo Ops at Bell Church
1:00-2:30 PM Lunch at Jack’s Restaurant
2:30-3:00 PM ETD/ETA at Old Diplomat Hotel
3:00-4:30 PM Photo Ops
4:30-6:30 PM ETD/ETA at Lourdes Grotto
6:30-7:30 PM Enjoy the solemnity of the place
7:30-8:00 PM ETD/ETA Baguio City Town Proper
8:00-10:00 PM Dinner/Pack up things
10:00-4:00 AM ETD/ETA at Cubao via Victory Bus

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
Day 1
Fare 890 445
Breakfast 170 85
Lunch at canto lomo ribs 480 240
Benguet coffee at Arcas yard 100 50
Christmas village 200 100
Dinner 230 115
Taxi fare **Ketchup Community to Arcas (55) and Camp Johnhay back to Home (85) 140 70
Jeepney Fares 111 55.5
Total Expenses Day 1 2,321.00 1,160.50
Day 2
Breakfast 150 75
Jeep to Tam-awan Village 17 8.5
Entrance Fee 100 50
Taxi Tam-Awan to Bencab 100 50
Entrance Fee 240 120
Jeep fr. Bencab to Town 22 11
Lunch 190 95
Dinner @Ramyun House 198 99
Night Market 150 75
Other Expenses 100 50
Total Expenses Day 2 1,267.00 633.50
Day 3
Breakfast 150 75
Jeep to Strawberry Field 28 14
Jeep fr. Strawberry field to STOBOSA 17 8.5
Lunch 180 90
Jeep to Diplomat Hotel 17 8.5
Jeep fr. Lourdes back to town proper 17 8.5
Taxi fare from Home to Genesis Bus Terminal 75 37.5
Fare 890 445
Total Expenses Day 3 1,374.00 687.00
Grand Total of Expenses for 3D2N 4,962.00 2,481.00

Where to stay in Baguio

Note: For our accommodation, it is free since I stayed at my friend’s house. However, there are transient houses in Baguio city that offer 250pesos per head. Or you can try to book ahead of time at Hotel 45 located at Session road. A matrimonial bed for costs 500 pesos that is good for two with common CR during weekends and non-holidays. If you want to have a private CR, it will cost you additional 400 pesos. Contact Number: (074) 304 2963. Another option is in Harisson Inn.

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Entire House 2 Storey for Big Groups 

Book a reservation here

You may want to check this sites for your further reference of Baguio Transient Houses

  1. http://www.senyorlakwatsero.com/2015/06/01/baguio-accommodation-cheap-lodges-inns-rooms-homestay-pension-houses-and-hotelsbaguio-city-accommodation-cheap-lodges-inns-rooms-homestay-pension-houses-and-hotels/
  2. https://outoftownblog.com/a-list-of-baguio-transient-houses/

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  5. almost complete details very useful ..thumbs up.. observe ko lang masyado maiksi ang oras sa ibang tourist spots baka pwede dagdagan kahit ilang mins hehe ..at meron po ba kayo ma recommend na couple rooms for 24 hours?. yung pinakamura lang :). thank you very much..God Bless

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  39. Hello. Nice information. Thank you for sharing. Just to give you an update, joy bus (now) gives discounts to senior citizen, pwd and just not quite sure for students.more power to your blog.

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  41. Hi po! We followed your blog in our Baguio trip. It was soooo helpful! 🙂 Although, sobra kami sa budgeted. Kasi mas madami kami ino-order na food. (Takaw much! Hahaha!) Sana po more travel blogs pa within Luzon. Hehe! Thank you sooo much! All the love! ❤

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  47. Thank you very much!
    The itinerary you posted was a big help to our group when we visited Baguio City last June 9-12, 2017.
    May God Bless you!

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