Yay! My beautiful hometown. When will I see you again?
The summer Capital of the Philippines, also known as the “City of Pines”. It is the summer capital because of its cooler weather comparing to other regions of the Philippines.
Baguio became part of UNESCO’s Creative City in October 31, 2017.The first city in the Philippines to join in the list.
Baguio is the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Destination Awards (Asia Category) in 2011 The city is included being among the top 25 destinations in Asia.
Burnham Park, Mines View Park, Teachers Camp, The Mansion and Baguio Cathedral are among the top tourist sites in Baguio.
Baguio City is highly urbanized city located in Benguet.
The city is in the mountainous area of Northern Luzon, Philippines. The area is located approximately 4,810 feet (1,470 meters) above sea level, cited as 1,540 meters (5,050feet) in the Luzon tropical pine forests ecoregion, which also makes it conducive for the growth of mossy plants, orchids and pine trees.Wikipedia.
It was established as a hill station by the United Sates in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. It was the United States only hill station in Asia.
The city is a major center of business, commerce, and education in northern Luzon, as well as the location of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Due to its cool climate and history, Tourism is one of Baguio’s main industries. It is one of the country’s top tourist destinations.
The people from the lowlands prefer to have their vacations or holidays in Baguio City to experience cold temperatures they rarely have in their home provinces. Most people spend Holy week, breaks and holidays with their families and relatives.
One of Baguio’s highlight is the Panagbenga Festival (means The Flowers in Bloom) which is celebrated every month of February. During this festival people from other regions visit Baguio and flocks in the city, it doubles the number of people during those months.
Note: Due to Covid19 virus the Panagbenga festival 2020 has been suspended because of the strict protocols of safety measures in the city. Baguio is one of the model city in fighting this covid19 virus. According to the news, Baguio is eyeing to open for tourist this coming September 2020.For more information http://www.gobaguio.com/
You have Victory Bus Liner located in Pasay in EDSA/712 EDSA brgy 143 Zone 15, Pasay CityNumbers( 02) 833 5019/02 553 8815. Cubao terminal in Quezon City,Caloocan Monumento and Sampaloc. The buses run 24-hour service.For more details https://www.victoryliner.com/
Travelling from Manila to Baguio usually takes 6 hours but we have new express lanes route. TPLEX.Buses and private cars can already take 3 hours to see the Treasures of Baguio City. Victory Liner usually takes the DAU exit located at NLEX or Concepcion exit located at SCTEX.Usually makes one stop at Sison Pangasinan. Their executive buses don’t have stop over because they have their restrooms inside and offer some goodies.
Another is Genesis Bus found in Cubao EDSA cor. New York Street and in Avenida in Doroteo Jose cor. Oroquieta St. They also have the JOYBUS buses.For more details https://www.phbus.com/genesis-bus/
Usually the bus ticket cost depends on bus company but most likely 450 pesos per person.
From Manila to Baguio usually takes 6-7 hours before but now we a new route via TPLEX usually takes 3-4 hours depends on the driver haha.
Since Baguio City is located in Benguet I would like also to include La Trinidad Benguet where you can experience strawberry picking.
La Trinidad strawberry farm is located in town of Betag La Trinidad Benguet Philippines, owned and maintained by the Benguet State University (BSU). Strawberries are an important part of La Trinidad’s economy with the strawberry Festival held in the town every March.
P. S. Due to CoVid19 Baguio City, Benguet still not yet allowed for tourist.Baguio is eyeing to open for tourist this coming September 2020.For more information http://www.gobaguio.com/ https://www.baguiocityguide.com/ https://www.latrinidad.gov.ph/programsandservices/tourism/
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