Baguio: All about it, how to get there, what to do~

[junmar4]

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pila ka hours ang travel from manila to baguio?
and pila na ang fare sa bus?

coz plan sd mi muadto sko friends..
thanks.

sakto 5-7 depende sa traffic. naay sked at least every hour.

fare is 380 ang cheapest for regular(aircon then sige stop) and 550 man siguro to sa nonstop. ++pa ang insurance, mura'g 5 man to.

[xmen]

Weve been to Baguio last Feb 5-7 we took an ordinary Victory Liner Bus from Pasay station. The trip took us almost 6hrs with 2stop-overs. We departed @9am and we reach there around 3pm. We stayed at Hotel Veniz in Session road (www.hotelveniz.com). A 2-3minutes walk to Burnham Park and 5-10mins to SM, Cathedral, Padis Point and Wag-wagan. Room rates starts 1,295(junior standard) off peak with 2 complimentary breakfast. But this time its already doubled the price because of the approaching Panagbenga Festival. Mind you the hotel reception area is not that class, huge and has this fancy effect like we usually seen in the hotel but the rooms even the junior standard is almost the same room of our Marriot. Its simple yet clean, elegant, spacious (for me) and the bath room is also nice. When we arrived at the hotel Im kinda hesistant at first basing from what ive seen in their reception area but I was wrong. I made a reservation prior and what you can see in their website is the exact picture of the hotel. But dont expect a greeery pine trees and breezy air since its located in the main City. If you want then go for the hotels/transient rooms near Teachers Camp and Wright Park or better go directly to Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay if your budget is right. But that time we are really fortunate coz the weather is really pleasant. You can really tell that you're in Baguio.

Ok here are my reviews

Burnham park- Crowded and unmaintain. YOu can rent their boat @60pesos. Oops! I forgot if its per head.
SM Baguio- The location is overlooking the whole city.
Baguio Botanical Park- Hmm dont forget to take pictures with the locals (Igorot and IGorota) 10/head. Free of entrance
Teachers Camp- Before entering the camp there is this white haunted house. The house still looks ok. You can't get in but you can take picture. Its scary but we tried.
Camp John Hay- one of the best spots in Baguio. You can check the export overrun items. But hey Dencio restaurant is a no-no for me. Their food sucks and I really meant it. Even hubby who is "matakaw" is very dissapointed. Free of entrance. The Camp is very huge as in. If you have your own wheels well and good if not then better rent a taxi/fx and drive you wherever you want to go.
Phil Military Academy- Im honored to see & meet our future dignified country leaders and servants in this academy. Hopefully they are.
Mines View Park- Same with our Mountain View Resort. Nothing special.
Goodshepherd Sisters Convent- Dont forget to visit this for a very yummy UBe jam! They are the original in terms of jam making.. Strawberry and etc. Mind you, their UBe Jam is the best ever. small container is 180pesos. FYI, dont buy those jams, peanut brittle or any preserve fruits in that busy session road go directly to Goodshepherd for its really fresh and 100% yummy
Pink sister & Baguio Cathedral- Just drop by and say thank you for bringing you up there safely .
Pilak and IBay Silver shops- If you want to buy a 92.5% silver accessories. Price is cheap as compared to Unisilver and Filigrenisia. Esp in Pilak you can buy a silver spoon, plate and home decors. We bought a pair of necklace with dolphin lovers as our pendant and a birth stone ring (1 pc) for only 1k.
Lourdes Grotto- Dont forget to count the number of steps
Strawberry Farm- La Trinidad Benguet- This is the BEST. We thought its impossible for us to go there since its located in Benguet but we DID! And its not that far. Its just a 15mins drive from Wright Park. Its a huge strawberry farm. Picking will cost you 200pesos pero kilo. The best experince happened in my life coz that was one of my dream even If dont own it i able to touch, pick and eat in the middle of the farm. Funny but its really true!
The Mansion- The President mansion.
Wright Park- Its a park full of pine trees that's all but it has an impact for a 1st timer like us. Ah yeah, horse back is riding is also fun in here.

OVer-all the place is adorable, mysterious and worth to visit for. I love Baguio and looking forward to go visit it again.

Victory Liner Terminals are in Pasay and Cubao.
Ordinary aircon bus fare P380 2 stop-overs 6 to 7 hrs travel
Deluxe P550 with C.R and no stop over- 5hrs travel

You can also inquire Phil Rabbit if you like.

[sassy_jihye]

what's the nearest airport sa baguio?

[tradingpost9]

Hi, guys.

I'm going to Baguio with my family this month-end. It's my first time there so would appreciate your inputs on what to do, where to go, etc.

Hope to hear from you!

[maioi1009]

I have lived in Baguio for a year. The best time go there is during October to May since dili na mag rain everyday...

You might also want to try going to Asin Hot Spring...you can take a jeepney ride from the Hilltop, at the back of Abanao Square, duol na siya sa Baguio City Public Market. You look for the jeepney with Asin Road sign on it. Going to the hotspring, you will pass by the Asin Wood Carving Village where you can find wooden carvings nga mas cheaper than those souvenir items you see at the public market or souvenir shops becaue factory price man jud imo makuha

[tradingpost9]

xmen & maioi009,

Read your posts. Thanks a bunch for the info you've shared. It's our first time there so we really want to get it right

If there are more shopping spots you can recommend, would love to hear from you.

Thanks!

[christa]

i've been to baguio and it is really ..really super nice.. close to heaven..

i suggest that if u are in baguio.. stay in the cottage-type hotels..kana gud ang rooms kay separated..small cottages..
kay mas nice and mas ma-feel nimo ang atmosphere sa baguio..tugnaw lang sad jd nuon..

and baguio is a peaceful place..if u will want to go somewhere, lakaw lang kay murag connected ra ang mga streets jd.. nya duol ra pd..
plus the people there are nice, they will give u directions jd..

ang veggies pud did2 lami.. kay fresh kaau...


and they have very cheap silver jewery there.. nice pd..

shopping spots..kana ilang market did2.. i forgot the name though.. kanang market nila duol sa ka2ng park..
daghan kaau ug baligya did2.. tanan.. naa pd silver sila baligya did2.. then kanang mga shawls ug knitted dresses.. naa pd na did2.. barato ra jd did2 i-compare sa kanang mga baguio products na ari na mapalit..


baguio is a very nice place..a small place..very good for relaxing.. just take ur time walking around..with the family..savor the surroundings and the atmosphere..

[lanze ymeer]

Ive been to Baguio last Sept 01 -Sept 03 ... It was raining then but still i enjoyed it so much. That was my nth time to go to Baguio. I just love the place, its cold at night & in the day time the air, breeze is cool. During the time i was there, it was raining & can you imagine a temperature na 13 degrees? We stayed in an apartment but solely kami ra nag stay, rented it for 1,800 a night & you get to cook for yourself. It would come out cheaper specially if you are plenty. The funny thing is that the place we got, there kitchen was situated outside the haus so i still had to get out to cook ... sus, i didnt feel like cooking nalang kay mukuyos jud ka sa katugnaw! Moreso, i was wearing shorts coz i wasnt expecting na tugnaw kaau, coz ive been hearing talks na Baguio isnt the same as it was b4 na tugnaw jud kaau. But i should have considered the fact that cge ga-uwan during that time ... But it was worth the experience. Infact, we have plans of going back by January or February so by then Strawberries will be abundant kay last September, wala man strawberries ...It really is worth your time to go to Baguio! Experience how it is to be leaving in the United States even if you're just in the Philippines.

[ofw_cebu]

kanang ila shoppingan didto, it's called Maharlika, ambot kung mao gihapon ila name karon....others called it SM - Sulod sa Maharlika or Silong sa Maharlika.....good luck to those who will tour Baguio City....

[airene_baby01]

hello eveybody! we will going to baguio this dec. 27 and i want to know what transient house is the best. It's been years since i last visit the place and i am not really familiar to baguio. kindly help me find a transient house that is really nice and safe. we are 11 people so we need at least 3 bedroom house w/ fireplace, if possible. Thanks in advance for the help