Visiting Baguio City has always been my dream since I was a little child. I have read a lot of beautiful stories about this lovely place and I was really excited to experience its cold weather, mingle with hospitable locals, see their colorful culture, and have a taste of their delicious foods.
After so many years of waiting, I am just so blessed to finally visit the City of Pines and the Summer Capital of the Philippines last January 2014, with my Lachuacherang mother. It was not an easy trip because I had no idea on how to arrange the itinerary at the beginning. But thanks to all the blogs I've read that guided me during the planning stage of this trip. In the end, me and my mom really enjoyed our adventure in Baguio City.
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| the "Lacuacherang Mag-ina" in Baguio |
Manila to Baguio Transportation:
Victory Liner First Class Deluxe Bus
Fare: PHP 715/ pax
Route: Pasay to Baguio
*** Bought the ticket online at: http://www.victoryliner.com/reservations/
UPDATE: I've checked their website today, and I think they don't offer online booking anymore.
"ONLINE SEAT RESERVATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. Please VISIT OUR TERMINAL FOR YOUR ADVANCE BOOKING."--- Victory Liner
Accomodation:
Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio
Website: www.azaleabaguio.com
Address: 7 Leonard Wood Loop, Baguio, 2600 Benguet
Phone:(074) 424 8712
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| My gorgeous mom |
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| Beautiful facade of Azalea Residences Baguio |
City Tour
For our city tour, the hotel front desk arranged a Taxi cab to tour us around since their hotel van was fully booked that time.
Our taxi driver/tour guide, Kuya Rolando, toured us to all the tourist spots without any hassle. He was very accommodating and kind. Sad to say, I forgot to ask for his contact number. But I will definitely ask the hotel to contact him again during our next visit.
Taxi Tour: PHP 2500 -- for whole day tour
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| Taxi tour |
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| Our tour guide, Kuya Rolando |
Places to Visit in Baguio City
1. The Mansion
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| A cold and sunny morning in Baguio City |
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| My mom outside The Mansion |
2. Wright Park
3. Mine's View Park
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| the very cute pink horse |
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| love love love my mother dear |
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| wearing the traditional Igorot costume |
4. Baguio Botanical Garden
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| these people eagerly approached us to have a picture with us |
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| the Igorot's Selfie |
5. The White House
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| famous haunted house in Baguio City |
6. The Lion's Head
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| the famous Lion's Head along Kennon Road |
8. Pink Sisters Convent
7. Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
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| mommy's jumpshot at the Philippine Military Academy grounds |
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| picture with one of the PMA cadets |
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| the usual ground use for PMA graduation |
9. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
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| first step to the grotto |
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| finally she reached the top |
10. Strawberry Farm, La Trinidad, Benguet
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| Strawberries :) yummy |
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| giant cabbage |
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| my mom, as lovely as the sunflower |
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| yehey we're done picking |
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| Strawberry Ice Cream of Baguio City |
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| Walis Tambo of Baguio |
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| colorful flowers at the back |
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| Strawberry Taho of Baguio City |
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| very yummy... a must eat in Baguio City |
11. Baguio Cathedral
12. Burnham Park
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| you can rent a tricycle or a bicycle here |
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| breathtaking view of burnham park at dust |
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| colorful water fountain in Burnham Park |
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| a fun way to end the day tour, have a stroll along the scenic Burnham Park |
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