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Baguio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Baguio

Baguio, to many, is best known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", with its cool climate making this a spot to escape the chaotic scenes in Manila. The city is also home to tropical pine forests, lending the city the nickname "City of Pines". It serves as a tourist hub in the Cordilleras, serving as a jumping point to other tourist spots likeMount Pulag,SagadaandBanaue. Baguio is considered a city separate from the province of Benguet, but it is considered part of Benguet practically, and it is the economic center for both the province and the Cordillera region. Some of the city's tourism promotions also point to nearby La Trinidad, which is both administratively and geographically in Benguet, and is the provincial capital. The city originated as ahill stationbuilt by the American

Top Attractions in Baguio

Explore the best things to see and do in Baguio:

  • Ambiong Nature View Deck
  • Baguio Botanical Garden
  • Baguio Museum
  • Bayan Park in Aurora Hill
  • Burnham Park
  • Burnham Park Biking
  • Camp John Hay
  • Hydro Falls

Where to Eat in Baguio

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴113 Wagner Café
  • 🍴Café by the Ruins
  • 🍴Edsyl Canteen and Refreshment
  • 🍴Fatboy's Grill House
  • 🍴Good Taste Café & Restaurant
  • 🍴Jamil kebab house halal

Where to Stay in Baguio

  • 🏨456 Hotel
  • 🏨AIM Conference Center Baguio
  • 🏨Azalea Hotels & Residences Baguio
  • 🏨Babsplace Baguio Transient Room
  • 🏨Baguio Burnham Suites Hotel
  • 🏨Baguio City Guest House

Baguio Travel Guide Sections

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