Overview about Baguio City

BAGUIO CITY: Summer Capital of the Philippines

One of the finest city in the warm and tropical country, known for its cold weather and tagged as the Philippines' summer capital, Baguio City is the favorite destination for locals, tourists and holiday makers anytime of the year. Because of its altitude the cool weather has remained a perfectly good reason for people to troop to the cool mountains of the Cordillera.

Baguio City serves as the gateway to the many wonders of North Luzon.

With a year-round cool climate, a variety of cultural, historical, and fantastic sceneries. Baguio never fails yo delight visitors and tourist as they experience an entirely different taste of the Philippines.

Visitors usually troop to the highlands during the hot summer months of March, April and May especially during the Lenten Season. Baguio is teeming with people from all over, savoring the cool climate which is only felt in this place.

Baguio's famous flower festival or locally known as Panagbenga in February of every year sees thousands upon of tourist timing their vacation or holidays with the month-long festivities. This is more likened to the Parade of Roses in the United States.

Baguio is home to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the country's premier military and training school of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. In the same month of the Panagbenga, PMA open its doors for the annual alumni homecoming.

Other than being dubbed as the summer capital, Baguio is also famous to honeymooners during the months of January, Junr, July and August. These are the times of the year when the climate is perfect for newlyweds.

According to Google's Zeitgeist 2008, Baguio was the fourth most searched for travel destination by Filipinos in the Philippines. What are you waiting for? Travel to the City of Pines in Baguio City!

How to get from Cavite City to Baguio

Cavite to Baguio City!

How to get from Cavite to Baguio City 

Distance from Cavite City to Baguio is 216 kilometers. Air travel distance is equal to 134 miles.

If you travel with an airplane which has average speed of 560 miles from Cavite City to Baguio, takes 0.24 hours to arrive.

If you want to take the Bus Philippine Rabbit it will take 5 hours and 9 minutes to arrive. 

If you want to take a night bus it will take 8 hours and 29 minutes to arrive.

If you want to take the Bus Genesis Transport it will take 9 hours and 49 minutes to arrive.

Have a safe trip in Baguio City!! :)

Luxury Hotels in Baguio City

Hotels Accomodation in Baguio City

     Are you thingking about what hotels you should stay in? Don't worry! Here are the best hotel that are available, with 24/7 support that you can book if you want to visit the Baguio City.

1. The Manor at Camp John Hay
Location:Loakan Road Baguio
Guest Rating:8.7 - Excellent
Nightly Rate:P9,817

2. Holiday Inn - Baguio City Centre

Location: No. 56 Legarda Road Baguio
Guest Rating:8.7 - Excellent
Nightly Rate (PHP):P2,391

3. Grand Sierra Pines Baguio

Location:43 North Outlook Drive Baguio

Guest Rating:9 - Superb

Nightly Rate:P5,931

4. Le Monet Hotel

Location:Ordanio Drive, Loakan Road Camp John Hay Baguio

Guest Rating:8.4 - Excellent

Nightly Rate:P4,384

5. Heritage Mansion Hotel - Baguio

Location:Kisad Road through Abano Extension, Corner G. del Pilar Street Baguio

Guest Rating:7 - Good

Nightly Rate:P2,250

6. Hotel Elizabeth - Baguio 

Location:1 Felipe Street corner Gibraltar Streer Baguio

Guest Rating:7 - Good

Nightly Rate:P2,642

7. Microtel by Wyndham Baguio

Location:Upper Session Road Baguio

Guest Rating:8.3 - Excellent

Nightly Rate:P2,991 

8. Ridgewood Hotel

Location:17 J. Felipe St Brngy Lualhati Baguio

Guest Rating:8.5 - Excellent

Nighly Rate:P1,706

Tourist Spots in Baguio City

Why you should go to Baguio City?

Here are the famous landmarks and places of interest you should not missed! 

• Burnham Park - the city's commercial center (Session Road), Baguio Cathedral, City Hall and the Baguio City Market are all designed around Burnham Park, giving access to a variety of activities from shopping to visiting the church to a long walk along the busy Session Road. 

• Baguio Cathedral - located on top of a hill in the heart of the city is this majestic church, architecturally distinguished from the other churches in the country by its twin spires. The church's location gives a perfect view of the city's beautiful landscape.
  

• Session Road - this is the highly urbanized and commercialized area in Baguio City. This is where you will find commercial establishments, department stores, banks and the Baguio City market famous for its fresh produce and strawberries. Adjacent to Session Road are schools and universities beautifully situated uphill or downhill. A stroll through this commercial strip will give tourists a taste of Baguio at its best.  

• Camp John Hay - this is a former rest and recreation facility for the American soldiers and in recent years converted into a beautiful resort in the mountains. Despite the physical changes, Camp John Hay's charm remains the same with its pine trees lined up on both sides of the roads, breathtaking landscapes and old-fashioned cottages. Baguio City offers a variety of activities for the whole family: horseback riding adults like: nightlife for the young, romantic getaways for couples: golf for business dads at Camp John Hay; shopping for moms. 

Other places:

The Mansion

Botanical Garden

Igorot Garden

Bell Church

Panagbenga Park

Good Shepherd Convent

Lion Park

La Trinidad, Benguet

Wright Park

Delicacies You Must Try in Baguio City

8 Delicacies You Must Try in Baguio 

Aside from the pine trees and the cool breeze, the Summer Capital is frequently visited because of its culinary scene.

  From fine dining to hole-in-the-wall eats, the city boast a diverse range of eateries that will cater any craving or preference. We list 8 must bites and sips that are distinctly in Baguio.

1. Bulalo Steak, Sage

One of Baguio’s young but reputable restaurants in the city is a quaint restaurant named Sage. Sage offers classic fusion dishes with a twist. The Bulalo Steak is one prime example.

When one speaks of bulalo, it’s all about the bone marrow and its soup. Sage takes away the latter and substitutes it for a creamy sauce with gravy on the side which further enhances the bulalo flavor we all have come to love. Yes, it’s different but still manages to hit so close to home.

2. Baguio Longganisa, 

Dipasupil 

When it comes to longganisa, Baguio has gotten quite the reputation. It has a rich history that dates back to the ‘40s marked by the discovery of its own native longganisa, the Baguio Longganisa. This original longganisa is called Dipasupil which is named after its founders, and has been the go-to recommendation for many locals and celebrities.

The meat could be found at the Public Market. The founders perfected its recipe for the garlicky de recado and the sweet hamonado variant. It’s also good to note that it's only made of pork and spices with no preservatives added.

3. Patatim, Rose Bowl

Nearly everyone’s family has a Chinese restaurant they always go to. In Baguio, that restaurant would be Rose Bowl. Rose Bowl is home-grown and started out as “Rice Bowl” back in 1945. Patatim is the dish we think best represents the restaurant. This hearty dish comes with lean meat in brown soup with a side of kangkung that's perfect for sharing with family.

4. Strawberry Shortcake, 

Visco'z

It almost doesn't need an introduction. Vizco’s popular Strawberry Shortcake is considered one of the best not only in the City of Pines, but also in the whole of Philippines. The cake has always been sweet but perfectly balanced. It’s light yet oh so irresistible!

5. Raisin Bread, Baguio Country Club

If there’s any treat a Baguio local would recommend that isn’t Good Shepherd, it would probably be the raisin bread from Baguio Country Club. For years, the exclusive group has been producing this scrumptious pastry that's well-loved by locals and visitors alike.

6. Hot Chocolate, Chocolate de Batirol

Some say a trip to Baguio would not be complete without visitng Choco-Late de Batirol at least once. This rustic restaurant tucked in a quiet area of Camp John Hay. The traditional hot chocolate is a perfect treat to Baguio's cold weather, instantly warming the body with its signature sweet and distinct taste.

7. Message In A Bottle, 

Baguio Craft Brewery

Baguio’s finest craft beer is the perfect way to cap off the list. At the outskirts of the city is Baguio Craft Brewery. They have 21 craft beer taps and are known for their use of fresh local ingredients and uniquely-produced, handcrafted beers.

They have notable beers like the Message in a Bottle which is a dark India Pale Ale and the Lagud, a sweet strawberry beer you'll be craving for long after your Baguio trip has ended.

8. Strawberry Taho

As Baguio makes the most out of theri most popular produce, Strawberry Taho is simply die for. Among other delicacies, it is one of the most, if not the most, sought-after delicacy in the city. A hot strawberry taho is widely available along the streets of the city of pines. Its hot soft tofu mixed together with miniscule tapioca pearls, sweet caramelized brown sugar and of course chopped strawberries will keep you coming back for more. 

A trip to Baguio would be incomplete without indulging with this heaven-scent delicacies. While these are the most liked delicacies in Baguio, there are a lot more to try once you’ve stepped foot on the renowned city. Go with your travel buddies and I'll make sure you get to try every mouth-watering food!

Choose your Pasalubong from Baguio City

Top and Popular Pasalubong

from The City of Pines

     What's the best thing about traveling? Aside from experiences and the memories that will remain with your life, it's food and souvenirs! Each town and provinces in the Philippines offers local delights and delicacies and as much as possible you should not miss them when you travel and take a vacation.

WHAT PASALUBONG SHOULD YOU BUY FROM BAGUIO CITY?

If you are planning to travel in Baguio City and worrying what pasalubong you should buy for your family and friends. We list the popular and top pasalubong you can get from Baguio City! 

 1. Ube Jam, Strawberry Jam & Peanut Brittle

If you're bringing a home taste of baguio, Good Shepherd Convent is your one-stop shop for all your pasalubong treats. Ube jam, Strawberrey Jam and Peanut Brittle never fail to put a smile on any receiver's face. Ube Jam (12oz) cost for P210, Strawberry Jam (12oz) cost for P270, and the Peanut Brittle (500g) cost for P195.

It's sweet amd just outright fun to snack on. Eat the jams with bread or on it's own. It's best to get an extra jar or two! 

 2.  Fresh Strawberries

When you hear the Baguio City, the first word will come to your mind is their fresh strawberries. The season of strawberry is during January to March, you can only buy strawberry for only 100 to 120 pesos per kilo.

 3. Sundot Kulangot

A kalamay version in a very tiny bao that is very famous product in Baguio City. It is made from the extract of coconut milk, brown sugar, glutinous rice, and placed inside a small wooden shell. You can buy 3 bundles of sundot kulangot for only 100 pesos.

 4. Lengua de gato 

All time favorite pasalubong from Baguio City! Lengua de gato. A milky buttery soft mild taste. You can buy these for only 120 to 170 pesos and you can get these delicious product from the best shop in Baguio; Rico's Lengua de Gato, Tartland Baguio Pasarabo, and Good Shepherd Convent.

 5. Chocolate Flakes

If you have a sweet tooth you cannot go wrong if you buy a bottle  or two of choco flakes. Usually this pasalubong comes from three variants; chocolate, milk, and assorted. That only cost for 80 pesos. "Milkasan" choco flakes is a popular brand for this product. You can also buy in Shabach Marketing's that located in SM Baguio.

 6. Walis Tambo

Once you get in Baguio City, you will saw that every shop sells walis tambo. Did you notice that most of the household you've visited has a walis tambo decorated with "Baguio" tag on the handle? Why? It is because Baguio is the City of Pines! They said that if you have a walis tambo that came from baguio, it will last longer! And it is very affordoble because 3 brooms are only cost for 160 pesos 1 broom is cost for 75 or 65 depend on its size.

 7. Baguio Fresh Flowers 

Aside from its mountain climate and the towering beauty of pine trees erected almost everywhere in the city, Baguio also boasts abudance of flowers. If you love flowers and you go in Baguio City during Panagbenga Festival (Flower Festival) a month long annual flower festival occuring only in Baguio City, don't hesitate to buy their flowers! You can choose and buy fresh flowers that costs for P1,000 plus depends on the type of flower that you'll be buy. 

      We hope that this list of pasalubongs will help you to choose what you should buy. We believe that every products and goods from Baguio City will be surely a big thumbs up in every one of your family and friends that will recieved these great items in Baguio City! :) 

My Personal Experience in Baguio City

         Hello everyone! I'am Karen Claire Gatchalian, one of the blogger in this blog. I just want to share my personal experience in Baguio City. The pictures was taken 4 years ago. (hehe) 

    Baguio City, is one of my memorable vacation. Even we only stay for 3 days. The trip is very tiring because of its zigzag road. The first thing I want to saw is the fog. After we got check-in, we delivered Chicken Joy from Jollibee and I'm shocked because it's bigger than in Cavite. 

    Our first destination is at the wright park, since it is nearest in our hotel that is the first place we visited. They are some vendors who sells "strawberry taho" even it is cost for 20 pesos in a cup, I didn't missed a chance to taste the one of the famous food in Baguio. In front of wright park you will see "the mansion" that is really good for picture taking. Our second destination,the bell church I don't remember so much in that place but when we enter in bell church I noticed that it is a china theme. Im not sure because it's already 4 years ago! The bell church is kinda high cause I spotted the houses that located in the mountains.

    Our third destination is at the Camp John Hay, this is the first time I tried the horseback riding. At first, I was really scared because I'm afraid that the horse might run fast. Thank God there's a man that will guide the horse if you are a first timer. I observed that there are some who really knows how to ride a house. And I also observed how horse pee, and that is quite funny. 

    After the third destination, we need to go back in our hotel. My cousisns start to tell scary story about baguio while were on our way back in the hotel. The tall pine tress got me scarier when it's already midnight our surrounding becomes very cold that makes me even more scarier. 

    In the next morning we continue our vacation, the fourth destination is at the La Trinidad Benguet. This is the most exciting part for me because we came at the strawberry farm and we are the one who picked the strawberry! Our last destination is at the Good Shephered Convent, where we buy our pasalubongs for our family and friends. I really loved their products especially the Ube Jam, Strawberry Jam, and the Lengua de Gato. 

    I don't remember all the places we visited. But I think that we didn't visit all the tourist spot because we only spent 3 days and that is not enough I guess to travel in Baguio City.

    Travel to the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the Baguio City! Escape the cool breeze and admire the arts of Cordillera region ;)