Puyat Sports Review
Enjoy several rounds of bowling or billiards anytime with Puyat Sports' state-of-the art, air-conditioned bowling alleys and billiards tables or grab some bar chow after a good game.
Enjoy several rounds of bowling or billiards anytime with Puyat Sports' state-of-the art, air-conditioned bowling alleys and billiards tables or grab some bar chow after a good game.
The Ifugao Wood Carvers’ Village or Itogon Wood Carvers’ Village showcases the high quality craftsmanship of Benguet's wood carvers. Aside from the finished products, which vary from trinkets to furniture to statues and dinnerware, the workshop lets customers see the wood carvers at work, keeping Benguet's woodcarving tradition alive in their craft.
Session Road is Baguio City's major thoroughfare and, arguably, most iconic road. Located on an uphill slope, it's a melting pot of Baguio's rustic charms combined with modern establishments. Both sides of the road are lined with low to mid-rise buildings that house local coffee shops and restaurants, several franchises, thrift stores, and art spaces - all of which capture the city's vibrant locale.
This well-preserved piece of American colonial architecture from the 1900s. It was named after Major General James Franklin Bell, a former commanding General of the Armed Forces in the Philippines. The house is now a museum which contains remnants of the past. Beside the house is the Bell House Amphitheatre, which is an outdoor garden amphitheater with a 500-seating capacity that can be rented out for events such as weddings.
Baguio Museum offers an educational glimpse into the heritage and culture of the city and the whole province. Located in a structure made to resemble a traditional Ifugao hut, it houses various educational displays and artefacts from the region's six provinces - Benguet, Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province, Abra, and Ifugao.
Pilgrimage tours of Baguio's different religious destinations are a stand-alone offer in the city of Baguio, and will be part of a larger tour program in the North. It is offered by travel and tour agencies based in Baguio which are accredited by the Department of Tourism. Destinations include the Baguio Cathedral, Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House, Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Loakan, San Jose Parish Church in La Trinidad, and other convents in Baguio.
Walk through La Trinidad's charming strawberry farms or experience picking your own fresh strawberries. This classic farm tourism destination also sells strawberry-infused treats like jams, wines, and taho (sweet tofu and tapioca pearl pudding) jazzed up with strawberry syrup and chopped strawberries.
Mines View Park is one of Baguio City's most popular viewpoints. Its observation deck overlooks the old gold and copper mines of Itogon, Benguet, and the Amburayan Valley. The vicinity holds a lively array of local shops that sell a dizzying selection of souvenirs - from woodworks made by Baguio's skilled carvers, knitted clothes to cozy up in, traditional and modern accessories, and Baguio's famous jams, spreads, and sweets sold in jars.
Mount Ulap's accessibility makes it one of Benguet's popular hiking destinations. Located less than an hour's drive from Baguio City, its trail is doable even for beginners. Hikers are rewarded wit a 360-degree view of grassland and pine ridges, with nearby burial caves.
Mt. Pulag is a bucketlist staple among mountaineers. The highest peak in Luzon, it rewards those who reach its peak with a sea of clouds during the day and a sea of stars on clear nights. Among its four trails - Ambangeg, Tangawan, Akiki, and Ambaguio - Ambangeg is the easiest trail recommended for beginners.