Baguio City, the summer capital of the country, a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, the premier destination for both local and foreign tourists in Northern Philippines. This City is rich in natural bounties… cool climate, foggy hills, panoramic vistas, crisp cold breeze, lush green pine forests and lovely flowers. A perfect place to relax and escape the excessive heat of the lowlands and commune with nature. There are numerous things to do in Baguio like hiking and trekking, horse-back riding, have fun in their numerous picnic areas, amusement parks and mountain resorts, shopping, golf, unwind in night spots, discos and music bars.
Botanical Garden, Leonard Wood Road
Botanical Garden…. also called the Igorot Village where real igorot huts and gigantic Igorot statues are scattered strategically around the garden.
Wright Park, Leonard Wood Road
Wright Park …. ponies for hire for a ride around the park’s oval
Wright Park, Baguio
gazebo above Wright Park where one finds artists capturing the panoramic view of the park
Pool of Pines , Leonard Wood Road
view of the Pool of Pines from the gazebo
The Pool of Pines … a 100-meter pool or pond roght across tne Mansion with thick, lush pine trees towering above the pond
The Mansion, Leonard Wood Road
The Mansion… the official summer residence of the elected President of the Philippines
Mines View Park, Gibraltar Road
at the Mines View Park
Strawberry Field, La Trinidad
Bell Church, La Trinidad
Bell Church, La Trinidad… a Taoist Church located at the border between Baguio City and La Trinidad with a beautiful pagoda, wishing pond and landscaped gardens
Our lady of Lourdes Grotto
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto… atop Mirador Hill… it takes a lot of sacrifice to reach this grotto as one ascends 252 steps leading to the grotto.
Teacher’s Camp, Leonard Wood Road
the garden at Teacher’s Camp
Burnham Park and Orchidarium
The Orchidarium… located right across Burnham Park… a flower-lover’s haven where tropical orchids and flowers are being sold
Tam-awan Village
paintings done by Igorot artists @ Tam-awan Village
wooden hanging bridge @ Tam-awan Village
Mainit, Benguet
Mainit Tunnel
hanging bridge at Mainit
River View Spring Resort, Asin, Benguet
Riverview Spring Resort, Asin, Tuba, Benguet… a long drive, some 12 kilometers from Baguio City
Camp John Hay
Butterfly Sanctuary , Camp John Hay
@ Camp John Hay
golf course @ Camp John Hay
Mountain Lodge, Leonard Wood Road
lounging area @ Mountain Lodge
corridor @ Mountain Lodge
bigs' travels on foot 