While there is a lot of things that have changed throughout the years, there are a lot of scenic spots reminiscent of Baguio’s of the flower gardens and parks, a good range of places of city comforts, to eat, and top hotels. Here are 4 of the essential Baguio experiences for a first-time visitors.
Strawberry Picking
You can’t take a vacation in Baguio and not try out their tasty strawberries! Founded in farmlands in Benguet, finding fresh strawberries are the most favored souvenirs in Baguio city.
If you are traveling with a group of kids, strawberry picking is a fun option. We suggest you start at the La Trinidad Strawberry Farm which is found in the outskirts of Baguio. The best time to pick up strawberries is during March-April.
Aside from the strawberries, you can find beautiful flowers and leafy green vegetables on the farm. While there’s no entrance fee to explore the farm, it can cost P350 a basket for people who want to pick out strawberries themselves.
Go Boating and Biking at Burnham Park
Besides horseback riding, one of the best highlights in Baguio traveling is via boat. While Burnham park has become more populated and not as pleasant as it used to be, it still attracts first-time visitors, and tourists, with fun activities such like boating and biking, are available.
Located at the center of the park is a shallow artificial lake, but its large enough for groups to obtain a rented rowboat and complete a few rounds on the lake. On average they cost P100 with an additional P50 cost if you want to have a rower/guide alongside you.
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Appreciate the Nature and Art of the BenClub Museum
The BenClub museum has the permanent collections of Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab) in venues for art exhibitions and art shows. The museum shows its interesting paintings, sculptures, and unique art pieces. And it contains a farm below the museum which allows users to see the indigenous culture of the Kalinga, Bontoc, and Ifugao.
A river flows through the property while having cascading waterfalls in one end. The mini forest and the hill, features an eco-trail, which is a source of freshwater that’s used in the farm and museum.
Once you’re there, you should enjoy a meal from Café Sabel, which overlooks the duck pond and the forest. The restaurant uses herbs and vegetables that are sourced daily through BenCab’s organic farm.
Photo from: http://www.bencabmuseum.org
Sightseeing
There is a myriad of tourist attractions, scenic spots, and landmarks for looking around in Baguio city. From museums, parks, cultural villages to camps, there’s no shortage of things to see in this province.
You can visit one of the newer landmarks in Baguio such as Stobosa. It’s a cluster of multicolored houses that are inspired by Brazillian favela paintings. Tam-Awan Village artists conceptualized the design, and it was executed with the help of locals.
Photo from shutterstock
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of activities to enjoy when you travel manila to baguio. When you get there, take time to look around the city and be aware of your surroundings. Doing so will give you a roadmap on what to expect on your trip and create plans to have the most fun out of it.
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