Daily Archives: March 4, 2008

Taxis in Baguio

Taxis in Baguio are generally very safe for tourists. Drivers are usually very honest, abide by the meter, and return loose change down to the last peso. You can hire a taxi for P250 per hour and they will wait while you visit
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Philippine Military Academy

In 1950, the Philippine Military Academy moved from its former site at Teacher's Camp to a 373-hectare compound in Loakan, ten kilometers south of downtown Baguio. It is housed in a fort named after the hero of the battle of T
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Kennon Road

Kennon road connects Baguio City with the town of Rosario, La Union in the Philippines. It was originally called the Benguet Road and was later named in honor of its builder, Col. Lyman Kennon of the U.S. Army Corps of Enginee
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Wright Park

Wright Park is named after the architect who designed the city, featuring a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the "Pool of Pines". The enclosed body of shimmering water reflects golden bush-lined walkways th
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Asin Hot Springs

Asin Hot Springs is located in Benguet about 30 minutes from town, but is considered a city resource. It contains a natural hot spring but the swimming pools are not hot but fine for swimming. The entrance costs P100, which i
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Tam-Awan Village

Tam-Awan Village is a reconstructed native village which also has an art gallery and attracts many indigenous artists.
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The Orchidarium

The Orchidarium is showcase for the various breeds of flowers and plants those are grown in the region of Baguio. In Baguio Orchidarium a number of small flower and orchid vendors with a selection of most beautiful tropical
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Baguio Botanical Garden

Baguio Botanical Garden, also known as the Igorot Village, displays many traditional Igorot houses amidst various flora and fauna that grow in the cool climate of the city. Tourists can usually take pictures with the Igorot tr
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