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THE BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City was first called "Kafagway" by the locals. The name "Baguio" originates from the American period and is derived from the Ibaloi word bagiw (moss), which was then Hispanicized as "Baguio". A demonym for natives of the city, "Ibagiw", is also derived from bagiw. It is also the name for the city's annual arts festival. 

 Baguio,  is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", owing to its cool climate since the city is located approximately 4,810 feet (1,470 meters) above mean sea level, often cited as 1,540 meters (5,050 feet) in the Luzon tropical pine forests eco-region, which also makes it conducive for the growth of mossy plants, orchids and pine trees, to which it attributes its other moniker as the "City of Pines". 

 Baguio was established as a hill station by the United States in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. It was the United States' only hill station in Asia. Baguio is classified as a Highly-Urbanized City (HUC). It is geographically located within Benguet, serving as the provincial capital from 1901 to 1916, but has since been administered independently from the province following its conversion into a chartered city. The city is the center of business, commerce, and education in northern Luzon, as well as the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region. According to the 2020 census, Baguio has a population of 366,358.    

   BAGUIO CITY , Philippines — Daily tourist arrivals in this city have reached nearly 6,000, the average number of visitors before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cayat disclosed that based on the data obtained from the City Tourism Office, over 1,760,729 tourists visited Baguio City last year, a 15.7 percent increase from the recorded 1,521,748 tourist arrivals in 2017

if you are in manila to baguio the cost will be more expensive, it cost around ₱ 340.00 to travel. Therefore a one way trip to baguio and a return trip to manila will cost around for over ₱ 700.00

BURNHAM PARK 

●Burnham Park is located at Jose Abad Santos Dr., Baguio. 

 ●Burnham Park features a man-made lake known as Burnham Lagoon, wooded areas, and numerous flower beds. Roses, marigolds, daisies and hollyhocks are abundant in the area but an unusual sight in most parts of the country.

 ●There is no entrance fee in Burnham Park but some activities do, like the swan boats in Burnham Park lake and bike rentals.

 ●There are a lot of things both tourists and locals can enjoy in Burnham Park such as skating, boating, biking, jogging, strolling and picnic.

WRIGHT PARK 

●Wright Park is located at Gibraltar Rd, Baguio 

 ●Wright Park is one of the many scenic Baguio spots. It is a peaceful place surrounded by flowers, a pool lined with pine trees, and a long stairway that leads visitors to a riding circle. Many families go there because it’s perfect for kids who want to ride horses.

MINES VIEW OBSERVATION DECK 

●Mines View Observation Deck is located at Outlook Dr., Baguio

 ●In the early 20th century, Baguio was a mining town. Mines View Park sits on a ridge of the northeast side of Baguio where you can see a stunning view of the Cordillera Mountains and Benguet’s old copper and gold mines. While you’re there, you can also try on the Ifugaos’ traditional clothes and take a photo.

BAGUIO BOTANICAL GARDEN 

●Baguio Botanicao Garden is located at 37 Leonard Wood Rd. 2602 Baguio

 ●The Botanical Garden in Baguio is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the city. It gives visitors a respite from the busy city life through its calming ambiance. There are plenty of pine trees lined up in the area, bright flowers, sculptures depicting the different rituals of the Cordillera tribes, and the Igorots who are more than willing to take a photo with you for a small fee.

CAMP JOHN HAY 

●Camp John Hay, however, still fosters that atmosphere. While much has changed around the camp over the years, it still paints a picture of how many of us imagine or recall its cool, down-to-earth vibe.

 ●There are a lot of things to do at Camp John Hay such as treetop adventure, yellow trail hike, picnic and food trip

IGOROT STONE KINGDOM 

●Long Long Benguet Rd, Baguio, Benguet

 ●Igorot Stone Kingdom is a theme park that showcases the indigenous culture of Cordilleras, as well as the practices, traditions, values and way of life of its people. It is based on the legend of Sab-angan which is believed to be an Igorot Kingdom that once existed thousands of years ago

STRAWBERRY FARM 

 ●The famous strawberry farm in Baguio City, Philippines is located in the town of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. 

 ●The Benguet State University owns and maintains the strawberry farm. The area is very spacious, and the ambiance is very calming. Sightseeing -looking around the area is a good activity which can dig your soul with the beautiful nature.

THE MANSION 

●It is located on the eastern part of the city along C.P. Romulo Drive (formerly a part of Leonard Wood Road) and right across from Wright Park. 

 ●The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. Older than the city itself, the Mansion is easily one of the most visited and photographed landmarks of Baguio.

GOOD TASTE CAFE' & RESTAURANT 

●It’s located at Otek Street, a few minutes of walk from Burnham Park and the Baguio City Hall. 

 ●Good Taste Baguio Legarda is the more popular option because of its proximity to Burnham Park, the bus stations, Session Road, SM Baguio, and other top attractions in Baguio City. It also has a bigger and more spacious building consisting of five stories with a wide parking space on the base.

“i left my heart in Baguio...” 

 Manila, Philippines Visiting Baguio is always something I look forward to. No matter how many times I've visited the place and despite the long road travel, I still look forward to going here. Aside from its very cool climate (at least most of the time), I see it as a refuge from everyday life in busy Manila. There are many tourist spots to go to especially if you're a first time visitor. During my visits to Baguio, I have gone to several of these famous places like: The Lourdes Grotto, the statuesque Baguio Cathedral, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Wright Park, Botanical Garden, Good Shepherd Convent, Bell Church on the outskirts of the city proper going to La Trinidad, Philippine Military Academy and the famous Session Road. Over time, Baguio City has developed its City-ness and with it comes the usual common problems like heavy traffic (especially during holiday season), noise, etc.

 I just hope that these will be properly addressed by the City Government. As for the locals, they are very helpful and accommodating. and I must say, I have to give respect to their taxi drivers. Baguio City is one of the places in the Philippines where taxi drivers don't choose their passengers and give out the exact change without hesitation. Over all, my Baguio experience has been very good and I advise first time travellers who just want to experience Baguio and its attractions to go there during off peak season so that they can follow their travel budget. Everything is cheaper during off peak, aside from the fact that you can visit their tourist attractions at a leisurely place. I so love Baguio that even if I have visited it several times already, I won't have second thoughts of spending again some time off