Benguet Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of the Philippines
About Benguet
Benguet occupies over2,600km(1,000sqmi)of land area, mostly mountainous terrain. The capital isLa Trinidad. At1,500m (4,900ft)above sea level, the province lies on top of the Cordillera Mountains containingMount Pulag, the second highest mountain in the Philippines. Amidst these mountain peaks is a wide plateau wherein the capital town, La Trinidad, is located. The province is bounded on the south by Pangasinan and on the west by La Union and Ilocos Sur, Benguet serves as the gateway to the highland provinces of the Cordillera Region. Benguet has a more temperate climate due to its altitude. Daytime highs rarely reach25°C (77°F), but the nighttime lows can reach below7°C (45°F)during the cool season, causing frost that can destroy vegetables. Many visit the province during the dry season b
Top Attractions in Benguet
Explore the best things to see and do in Benguet:
- ★Attend akanyaw
- ★Benguet Museum
- ★Kabayan Branch Museum
- ★Mountain biking
- ★Mountain climbing
- ★Mt. Pulag hike
Benguet Travel Guide Sections
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