Aquí Estoy Baguio

One of the beautiful places in the Philippines that the tourist should not be missed to visit was the City of Baguio. Also known as the City of Pines and serves as the summer capital of the Philippines. Baguio was considered as one of the most visited tourist attraction not  just because of it's cold weather but also of its famous landmarks to visit and beautiful parks. 

As a Filipino, one of my dream was to travel and visit all the beautiful places here in the Philippines. Lucky me because I have a job that will help me financially to fulfill my dreams. Since Lenten season was coming, and it means that I have a two days vacation from work. And also Good Friday was my birthday. Joy Furio, a friend of mine invited me to spend our vacation out of town. I said yes automatically when she told me we can go to Baguio. She has a friend there that can accommodate us for our stay and also for our tour. 

It took us 12 hours before we reach Baguio because of traffic. As I've said it was Lenten season and its the chance of many hard working Filipinos to take a break and have some fresh air. Feels like Baguio was going to be populated this time. It's really fine though, knowing that this visit was going to be worthy enough to think about traffic. 

We only have a day to tour Baguio. Luckily we visited some famous tourist attractions that Baguio offered. 

* Strawberry Farm at La Trinidad Benguet 

    Because of the cold weather, this place manage to plant strawberries, lettuces, and other kind of breeds. The farm was big. Strawberry picking was amazing. The people was friendly. Tha strawberry was delicious and also the jams and ice cream. I never tried the strawberry taho.

* Botanical Garden

    Different kind of flowers and trees can be seen. 

 

* Wright Park

  Different kind of horses can be found here. They also offer horseback riding. The payment depends how long do you want to ride the horse. You can also rider the horse with or without a guide, if you know how to ride it. 

* The Mansion

   Few blocks away from Wright Park was The Mansion. This was where the Philippine's President stay when they visit Baguio. The Mansion was not open for tour but you can take pictures outside the big gate and inside not far from the gate. You know what I mean. 

 ( Taken at the Wright Park. The view on our back was The Mansion )

* Mines View Park

   Is an overlook park on the northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines.Located on a land promontory 4 km from downtown Baguio, the park overlooks the mining town of Itogon, particularly the abandoned gold and copper mines of the Benguet Corporation, and offers a glimpse of the Amburayan Valley.The observation deck is situated below a winding stone-covered stairway close to the parking area. ( c/o Google ) 

 You can also tried wearing native Ilocano dress. 

* Lourdes Grotto

   Located at the top of the hill. You have to take a stairs to reach the top consisting 250 or more steps. Many vendors sell candles to lit up when you reach the grotto. The climb was kinda tiring but when your there it's worth the struggle. When you're there, you can pray in silence and peace. 

* Burnham Park

  This was a happy place for me. We rode a bicycle, a pink sidecar. You can also ride a paddle boat there. 

My Baguio tour was really amazing, memorable since I celebrated my 23rd birthday there. Thanks to "Lalay" who serves as our tour guide and as our photographer. I promised to myself that the next time I visit Baguio, my family was with me.