BAGUIO CITY TRAVEL GUIDE | Itinerary + Budget + Map [Updated 2022]

October 26, 2022

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Baguio City has been called a lot of things—the City of Pines, the Summer Capital of the Philippines—but what it is, really, is my favorite city in the Philippines.

It is arguably the hub of tourism in Luzon, especially during the month-long festivities of the Panagbenga Festival every February. It has the best thrift shopping places with its ukay-ukay stores. A food trip paradise with its numerous restaurants lining Session Road. And a weekend-getaway haven with its numerous tourist spots and general accessibility from Metro Manila. Its year-round cool and temperate weather only adds to its charm as a tourist destination.

I know I’m not alone in nominating Baguio City as their favorite city, but if you’re still unconvinced, here’s a travel guide to convert you to become a certified Baguio Junkie.

WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO GO TO BAGUIO

It’s generally okay to visit Baguio the whole year round, but the best time to go to Baguio depends on what you’re looking for out of your trip.

If you want to experience the coldest weather in the Philippines, go during the months of November to February. The cold peaks during January where temperature can go down to 6.3 degrees Celsius. If you want to avoid a massive rush of tourists, avoid the Panagbenga Festival dates which usually happen on February.

The summer months of March to May can also be a good time to go to Baguio to get a little bit of respite from the heat. Note, however, that the weather can only go down to 25 to 16 degrees, the latter being during the dawn hours. These are the peak months of Baguio, be sure to book your hotels ahead of time and be prepared for the tourist crowd.

The rainy months of June to October can be also a romantically beautiful time to go up to Baguio. It does get really cold during these months plus you get to experience a foggy Baguio. I would suggest these for tourists who have visited before—those who need not go to the usual Baguio tourist spots and can trade these for simple strolls around the city with umbrella on hand and long visits to cafes and restaurants. This is also the best time to avoid the crowd.

BAGUIO TRAVELER ESSENTIAL INFO

● Currency is in Philippine Peso. USD 1.00 is about PHP 50.00.
● ATM machines, banks, and money exchange kiosks are readily available and are spread throughout the city. The main hub is around Session Road.
● Type A (two flat vertical pins) is the electrical outlet used in Tagaytay
● Always bring a jacket when traveling to Baguio City—it does get cold, even during the summer months.
● Baguio has a score of low when it comes to crime rates. The city is quite safe during the day, and even at night time. During my numerous visits to Baguio, I have never once felt unsafe or have fell victim to any type of crime.
● In cases of emergency and hospitalization, Baguio has a lot of hospitals plus a couple of General Hospitals and Medical Centers.

HOW TO GET TO BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City is located some 250 kilometers from Metro Manila and is elevated 1,450 meters above sea level. Buses are the usual transportation of choice when going to the city and travel time usually clocks in at six hours (from Manila). ~~There used to be flights in and out of the city in years past, but it has been discontinued indefinitely~~. Flights will resume to Baguio (Loakan Airport) from Cebu starting December 2022. The city can also be accessed through the Ilocos Region and other parts of Luzon through various provincial bus lines and vans.

Baguio City From Bataan
BAGUIO FROM MARIVELES BY BUS ○ 7 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 522.00 +/-
● GENESIS – Mariveles | Aircon | (047) 237-3310

Baguio City From Cavite
BAGUIO FROM CAVITE BY BUS ○ 7 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 494.00 +/-
● SAULOG – Cavite City | Aircon | (02) 727-2330 | With Wi-Fi

Cebu To Baguio Flight
BAGUIO FROM CEBU BY PLANE ○ 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Cebu | (02) 8539-0000

Baguio City From Ilocos Norte
BAGUIO FROM LAOAG BY BUS ○ 4-7 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 480.00 +/-
● FARINAS TRANS – Laoag | (077) 772-0126 to 27
● GABRIEL TRANS – Laoag | Aircon | (0927) 515-0170
● PARTAS – Laoag | (077) 771-4898

Baguio City From Ifugao
BAGUIO FROM IFUGAO BY BUS ○ 7 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 494.00 +/-
● OHAYAMI – Banaue, Lagaue | (0916) 600-9333

Baguio City From Isabela
BAGUIO FROM ISABELA BY BUS / VAN ○ 7 TO 8 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 522.00 +/-
● NELBUSCO BUS – Roxas | Aircon
● NORTHERN LUZON BUS LINE – Santiago | Aircon | (0977) 339-8480
● VAN – Isabela | Aircon | (0947) 148-2544, (0936) 570-7082

Baguio City From La Union
BAGUIO FROM LA UNION BY VAN ○ 1 TO 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 150.00 +/-
● VAN – San Fernando | (0930) 326-5492, (0912) 525-9519
● VAN – San Fernando | (0995) 276-5116, (0918) 401-4899

Baguio City From Nueva Ecija
BAGUIO FROM CABANATUAN CITY BY BUS / VAN ○ 4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 240.00 +/-
● SOLID NORTH – Cabanatuan | Aircon
● VAN BAN TRANS – Cabanatuan, San Jose | Aircon | (074) 304-2795
● VAN – Cabanatuan, Gapan | Aircon | (0926) 637-9697

Baguio City From Nueva Vizcaya
BAGUIO FROM NUEVA VIZCAYA BY VAN ○ 6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME
● VAN – Isabela | Aircon | (0947) 148-2544, (0936) 570-7082

GETTING AROUND BAGUIO CITY

Jeepneys and taxis are the main modes of transportation in Baguio. Although it can be said that taxi cabs are more prevalent in the city than jeeps. This is probably due to the fact that taking a taxi in Baguio City is very cheap since most don’t need to use their air-conditioning—saving a lot on gas. Cab drivers are also very honest, giving back your change up to the last centavo. Flag down rate is Php35.00.

It’s still, however, cheaper to ride jeeps whether you’re going back to your hotel or some tourist spot in the city. Most tourist destinations in Baguio is, more often than not, accessible via jeepneys. Most of the terminals are located at the Igorot Park, beside Burnham Park, and the streets along the Baguio Public Market. If you’re not familiar with these places, don’t be shy to ask locals where the terminals are for any given destination. Minimum fare is Php9.00.

TOURS IN BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City tour packages are a dime a dozen. The probability of finding one in your own city is quite high. These are mostly inclusive of lodgings, transfers, entrance fees, guides, and transportation. Rates range from about a thousand pesos per person per night, but that totally depends on how big your group would be. But if, however, you find yourself already in Baguio City, you can still check out numerous organized tours online or simply flag a taxi and negotiate with the driver for a tour of Baguio—remember to haggle, hard.

Note that I haven’t really tried using a tour package to see Baguio since the city is very to explore on your own. And I still recommend that you simply do a DIY tour of Baguio rather than avail of a package tour.

• BOOK A BAGUIO DAY TOUR FROM MANILA •

SPEAK BAGUIO

Filipino and English are widely spoken in Baguio City but their main language is, surprisingly, Ilocano. I was under the impression that Ibaloi, which is closely related to Pangasinense (another popular language in the city), or Kankana-ey, which is prevalent in the northern parts of Benguet Province would be more dominant. Here are a few phrases in Ilocano then to help endear yourselves to the locals (especially when haggling at ukay-ukay, lol).

Thank you – Agyamanak
Good morning – Naimbag a bigat
Good afternoon – Naimbag a malem
Good evening – Naimbag a sardam
How much is… – Sagmamano ti…
Where is… – Ayanna ti…

WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO CITY

There are uncountable number of lodgings and accommodations in Baguio City. They range from cheap backpacker types to really posh hotels. It would take a dedicated website to list each and every inns, hostels, motels, dorms, homestays and hotels in Baguio City, so I’ll simply list down those where I’ve stayed in.

The best area to stay in at Baguio is near Burnham Park since this is where most of good restaurants are in Baguio are. It is also convenient since the jeepney terminals are also just within the area. Granted that most of the big hotels around this area are expensive, you can find cheaper options along the sidestreets that are still within proximity to the park.

And although it’s usually very easy to get a lodging as you arrive in Baguio City, I advise that you book ahead, especially during the busy Panagbenga and Christmas season.

AKAP DORMITEL
Room Rates: Starts at Php 300.00 (1pax)
Address: 11 Artiaga st., Quezon Hill Road 2., Baguio City
Contact Number: (0926) 165-0980, (074) 443-4769
GPS Coordinates: 16.413508, 120.581258
Bed & Bath Station 120 Baguio City BED & BATH @STATION 120

Address: 101 Lower General Luna Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (0917) 1505808
GPS Coordinates: 16.413855, 120.599259
Hotel 45 Baguio City HOTEL 45

Address: Bagong Bayan St., Brgy. Salud Mitra, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-6306, (0917) 588-2759
GPS Coordinates: 16.412503, 120.592125
North Pine Baguio City NORTH PINE BED & BREAKFAST
Room Rates: Starts at 1,400/night
Address: Scout Barrio Rd., Brgy. Scout Barrio, Baguio City
Contact Number: (0918) 9354080
GPS Coordinates: 16.394434, 120.610218
Mid Range Hotel Baguio
Hotel Veniz in Baguio City HOTEL VENIZ

Address: One Abanao St., Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-0700 to 03, (0917) 506-0701
GPS Coordinates: 16.413292, 120.594497
Baguio Holiday Villas in Baguio City BAGUIO HOLIDAY VILLAS

Address: No. 10 Legarda Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 442-6679, (074) 619-3920 (0922) 891-4738
GPS Coordinates: 16.410558, 120.590922
Paragon Hotel & Suites Baguio PARAGON HOTEL & SUITES

Address: 14-16 Otek St., Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 444-9968, (0905) 206-8578
GPS Coordinates: 16.412503, 120.592125
Luxury Hotels Baguio
Azalea Residences in Baguio City AZALEA RESIDENCES

Address: Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (02) 925-8518, (02) 579-4890
GPS Coordinates: 16.414758, 120.606956
Le Monet Hotel in Baguio City LE MONET HOTEL

Address: Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Contact Number: (02) 519-4903, (02) 376-5059
GPS Coordinates: 16.415944, 120.620889
The Manor in Baguio City THE MANOR

Address: Camp John Hay, Loakan Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 424-0931 to 43, (074) 424-0945 to 47
GPS Coordinates: 16.400589, 120.617717

• COMPLETE LIST OF LODGINGS IN BAGUIO CITY •

WHERE TO EAT IN BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City is a food-lovers paradise. The city has every cuisine you can think of in every style of restaurants possible. You can dine cheaply on Chinese dishes on one day and splurge on the same dish on a different restaurant the next day. But since you’re in Baguio, might as well chow down on greens more—fresh veggies are quite abundant in the area, making them really affordable. Most restaurants crowd around the Session Road area, but be adventurous and try some out of the way places too. Also, check out curious art cafés that makes dining almost secondary.

50’S DINER SESSION ROAD
Type: Restaurant; Rice Meals, Sandwiches, Pasta
Address: 4th Floor Portavega Mall, Session Road, Baguio
Contact Number: (074) 423-0537 ‎
GPS Coordinates: 16.411950, 120.598573
Glenn 50's Diner Baguio City 50’S DINER ~ GLENN
Type: Restaurant; Rice Meals, Sandwiches, Pasta
Address: 166 Military Cutoff Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (0939) 251-2791‎
GPS Coordinates: 16.402917, 120.599291
108 Session Road Cafe Baguio 108 SESSION ROAD CAFE
Type: Bar, Restaurant; Rice Meals, Pizza
Address: 2/f La Azotea Building, 108 Session Road, Baguio
Contact Number: (074) 423-5417
GPS Coordinates: 16.411811, 120.598128
Assumption Road Food Court Baguio City ASSUMPTION ROAD FOODCOURT
Type: Carinderia Foood Court | Rice Meals
Address: 6 Assumption Road, Baguio City
GPS Coordinates: 16.415075, 120.597884
Bohemian Cafe Baguio BOHEMIAN CAFE
Type: Bar, Restaurant; Rice Meals, Pasta
Address: Lower Assumption Road cor. Session Road, Baguio
Contact Number: (074) 424-5088
GPS Coordinates: 16.412861, 120.597494
Forest House Cafe Baguio City FOREST HOUSE BISTRO & CAFE
Type: Restaurant, Cafe; Rice Meals, Coffee, Pasta
Address: 16 Loakan Road, SW of Camp John Hay, Baguio
Contact Number: (074) 447-0459 | (074) 3044-553
GPS Coordinates: 16.402650, 120.607178
Cafe By The Ruins Baguio City CAFE BY THE RUINS
Type: Cafe, Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals, Coffee
Address: 25 Shuntug Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 442-4010
GPS Coordinates: 16.412983, 120.591753
Cafe Sabel Baguio City CAFE SABEL AT BENCAB MUSEUM
Type: Cafe, Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals, Coffee
Address: Km. 6 Asin Road, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: (074) 442-7165
GPS Coordinates: 16.410814, 120.550161
Cafe Yagam Baguio City CAFE YAGAM
Type: Traditional Snacks, Rice Meals, Coffee
Address: 25 J. Felipe St., Gibraltar Baguio City
Contact Number: (0921) 256-5677 | (0946) 455-0364
GPS Coordinates: 16.415944, 120.620889
Choco-Late de Batirol Baguio City CHOCO–LATE DE BATIROL
Type: Cafe, Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals, Hot Choco
Address: Igorot Park, Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Contact Number: (0916) 375-6510 | (0915) 933-3474
GPS Coordinates: 16.405525, 120.616631
Good Taste Baguio City GOOD TASTE
Type: Chinese Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals
Address: Harrison Road near Burnham Park, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 443-7959
GPS Coordinates: 16.416233, 120.596356
Goto BP Baguio GOTO BP
Type: Lugaw, Mami, Silog
Address: 128 Gov. Pack Road., Baguio City
GPS Coordinates: 16.410360, 120.598644
Luisa's Cafe in Baguio City LUISA’S CAFE
Type: Chinese Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals
Address: 53 Session Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 442-2412 | (074) 442-9521
GPS Coordinates: 16.413069, 120.597100
Mr. Hot in Baguio City MR. HOT COFFEE
Type: Coffee Vendor; Coffee
Address: Somewhere Along Burnham Park, Baguio City
Contact Number: N/A
GPS Coordinates: 16.412136, 120.594347
Oh My Gulay Baguio City OH MY GULAY!
Type: Restaurant, Cafe; Vegetarian Dishes
Address: Session Road, La Azotea Building Rooftop, Baguio
Contact Number: (0918) 667-6025
GPS Coordinates: 16.411767, 120.598039
Pizza Volante Baguio City PIZZA VOLANTE
Type: Restaurant, Cafe; Pizza, Pasta, Rice Meals
Address: Theater Bldg, Session Road Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 445-0777
GPS Coordinates: 16.412278, 120.597519
PNKY Travel Cafe Baguio City PNKY TRAVEL CAFE [CLOSED]
Type: Cafe, Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals, Coffee
Address: 18 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 444-5418
GPS Coordinates: 16.411633, 120.604636
Sizzling Plate Session Road Baguio SIZZLING PLATE ~ SESSION ROAD
Type: Restaurant; Sizzling Plates, Rice Meals
Address: 86 Session Road, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 442-4219
GPS Coordinates: 16.412156, 120.597688
Starbucks Camp John Hay Baguio City STARBUCKS CAMP JOHN HAY
Type: Cafe; Coffee, Pastries, Sandwiches
Address: Cottage 661, Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-4933
GPS Coordinates: 16.404100, 120.614100
St. Martin Bulaluhan Baguio ST. MARTIN BREADHOUSE BULALUHAN
Type: Restaurant; Bulalo, Rice Meals
Address: 20 Otek Street cor. Benjamin Salvosa Drive, Baguio
GPS Coordinates: 16.412544, 120.592451
Te Quiero in Baguio City TE QUIERO
Type: Tapas Bar, Restaurant; Snacks, Rice Meals, Tapas
Address: Microtel Hotel, Marcoville Upper Session Road
Contact Number: (074) 619-3333
GPS Coordinates: 16.406147, 120.602622
Tuveras Pancit Batil Patong Baguio TUVERA’S PANCIT BATIL PATONG
Type: Panciteria, Carinderia
Address: Athletic Bowl Bus Station / Parking Lot, Baguio City
GPS Coordinates: 16.408478, 120.596541
Veniz Grill Baguio City VENIZ GRILL
Type: Restaurant; Buffet, Rice Meals
Address: One Abanao St., Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-0700 to 03 | (0917) 506-0701
GPS Coordinates: 16.413292, 120.594497
Zola Resto Cafe in Baguio City ZOLA RESTO CAFE
Type: Cafe; Coffee, Pasta, Rice Meals
Address: 2nd Floor, Patria De Baguio Bldg, Session Road Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-5610
GPS Coordinates: 16.411725, 120.598711

WHAT TO SEE & DO IN BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City is one of the most visited regions in Luzon. With its slew of tourist spots that keep visitors going back, year after year, it really isn’t hard to reckon why. From pine-laden parks, to native villages. Horse-riding to boat-paddling. Trail hikings and strawberry pickings. Art museums and haunted houses. One can say that tourism is Baguio City’s middle name.

BAGUIO AIRSOFT
Address: Baguio Airsoft Club
Contact: Click Here
GPS Coordinates: N/A
BAGUIO CATHEDRAL
Address: Fr. Carlu Loop, Cathedral Hill, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 424-7871 | (074) 442-4256
Opening Hours: Always Open
GPS Coordinates: 16.412767, 120.598469
BAGUIO MUSEUM
Address: Governor Pack Road cor. Harrison Road, Baguio
Contact Number: (074) 444-7451
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP40.00 Adult | PHP10.00 Students
GPS Coordinates: 16.407068, 120.598353
Bell Church Baguio City BELL CHURCH
Address: Magsaysay Ave., Baguio City
Contact Number: (0917) 355-4788
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 5:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 16.431875, 120.598431
Baguio Botanical Garden BOTANICAL GARDEN
Address: Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Daylight Hours
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.415636, 120.614728
Burnham Park in Baguio City BURNHAM PARK
Address: Burnham Park, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.410811, 120.594539
Burnham Park Orchidarium Baguio City BURNHAM PARK ORCHIDARIUM
Address: Burnham Park Shanum Street, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.410661, 120.592647
Camp John Hay Baguio City CAMP JOHN HAY
Address: Camp John Hay, Loakan Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.398892, 120.608142
Camp John Hay Eco Trail Baguio City CAMP JOHN HAY’S ECO TRAIL
Address: Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.399489, 120.613147
IGOROT STONE KINGDOM
Address: Long Long Benguet Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP100.00
GPS Coordinates: 16.431592, 120.575069
PHOTO BY MARK RODEL UY

Laperal White House Baguio City LAPERAL WHITE HOUSE
Address: Leonard Woods Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP50.00
GPS Coordinates: 16.411125, 120.604681
Baguio Lion's Head LION’S HEAD
Address: Lion Park, Kennon Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.367658, 120.605947
Lourdes Grotto Baguio City LOURDES GROTTO
Address: Dominican Hill Road, Mirador Hill, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.409786, 120.580697
Mines View Park Baguio City MINES VIEW PARK
Address: Outlook Drive South, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.419669, 120.627253
Old Diplomat Hotel Baguio City OLD DIPLOMAT HOTEL
Address: Dominican Hill Road, Mirador Hill, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.403864, 120.586522
PMA Baguio City PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY
Address: Fort Del Pilar, Loakan Rd, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 442-2300
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.371533, 120.627608
Tam-Awan Village Baguio City TAM–AWAN VILLAGE
Address: 366-C Pinsao Proper, 2600 Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-2949 | (074) 442-5553
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP60.00
GPS Coordinates: 16.429539, 120.576172
Wright Park Baguio City WRIGHT PARK & THE MANSION
Address: Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.415431, 120.618714
Itogon Tourist Spots
Balatoc Mines Baguio BALATOC MINES [CLOSED]
Address: Balatoc Road, Itogon, Benguet
Contact Number: (074) 447-2617 | (0921) 299-0169
GPS Coordinates: 16.360532, 120.659972
La Trinidad Tourist Spots
Stobosa Art Mural Baguio STOBOSA ART MURAL
Address: KM 3, Hanselma Highway, Brgy. Balili, La Trinidad
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.434633, 120.597003
Strawberry Farm Benguet STRAWBERRY FARM
Address: Brgy. Puquis, La Trinidad, Benguet
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
Picking Fee: PHP100.00 for 1kg of Strawberries
GPS Coordinates: 16.453414, 120.581603
Tuba Tourist Spots
BenCab Museum in Benguet BENCAB MUSEUM
Address: Km. 6 Asin Road, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: (074) 442-7165
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP150.00
GPS Coordinates: 16.410814, 120.550161
Bridal Veil Falls Benguet BRIDAL VEIL FALLS
Address: Kennon Road, Border of Brgy. Camp 1 & Brgy. Camp 2, Tuba, Benguet
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.249333, 120.543194
Hydro Falls Benguet HYDRO FALLS
Address: Camp 6, Kennon Road, Tuba, Benguet
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 16.352853, 120.611081

FESTIVALS IN BAGUIO CITY

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL / PANAGBENGA FLOAT PARADE
Festival Date: Every February

BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL
Festival Date: Every November to December

SILAHIS NG PASKO
Festival Date: Every December

WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO BUY IN BAGUIO CITY

Shopping for pasalubong and keepsakes is part and parcel of visiting Baguio City. One simply cannot go back home without bringing jars of strawberry jams, choco flakes, kinky barrel-man carvings, tacky shirts, keychains, and ref magnets with you. Add the fresh veggies and strawberries that can be bought very cheaply almost everywhere and you’ve got more than you can probably lift back home. You’d definitely run out of space for those walis tambo and giant kutsara at tinidor carvings very quickly if you don’t watch it.

BAGUIO LONGGANISA
Address: Baguio Public Market Rajah Soliman Street, Baguio
GPS Coordinates: 16.415175, 120.595053
BAGUIO PUBLIC MARKET
Type: Market
Address: Rajah Soliman Street, Baguio City
Opening Hours: Daylight Hours
GPS Coordinates: 16.415175, 120.595053
Mt. Cloud Bookshop in Baguio City MT. CLOUD BOOKSHOP
Type: Bookstore
Address: Casa Vallejo, Upper Session Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 10:30AM to 8:00PM
Contact Number: (074) 424-4437
GPS Coordinates: 16.409711, 120.600469
Night Market in Baguio City HARRISON ROAD NIGHT MARKET UKAY UKAY
Type: Second Hand Shop
Address: Harrison Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 9:00PM onwards
GPS Coordinates: 16.412736, 120.595533
Starbucks Mug in Baguio City STARBUCKS GLOBAL ICON MUGS
Type: Coffee Souvenir
Address: Puso ng Baguio Bldg, Session Road, Baguio City
GPS Coordinates: 16.412236, 120.598028
Ukay Ukay in Baguio City UKAY UKAY SHOPS
Type: Second Hand Shop
Address: Session Road and Shanum Street, Baguio City
GPS Coordinates: 16.412408, 120.597250 | 16.412903, 120.593828

BAGUIO CITY TOURIST SPOT MAP

BAGUIO CITY SAMPLE ITINERARY WITH TRAVEL BUDGET

A two-day weekend tour is usually not enough to cover most of the tourist attractions in Baguio City. A three-day itinerary can do it, but for a more relaxed pace, I advise that you extend your vacation to at least five days. Spend those two extra days to visit the PMA grounds and the Balatoc Mines (now closed), or simply walk around the city—try out various restaurants, have coffee at the numerous cafes, and simply enjoy being in Baguio City. The Baguio itinerary I made can be for a day trip, an overnight stay, or a two-night stay.

Traveling to Baguio City is not expensive. There are wide range of lodgings to choose from which can suit everyone’s budget. Food is also no problem since restaurants and eateries abound. Getting around is cheap, you can either ride a jeepney or take a cab, which is also surprisingly affordable, or better yet, walk. The city is both good for both budget backpackers and luxury travelers.

Along with this Baguio itinerary is a budget guide. It details jeepney fares (most of the jeepney terminals are near Burnham Park or the public market, ask the locals), minimum food cost, and the cheapest room rental cost. Note that I purposely didn’t include the transportation fare of actually going to and from Baguio since that can differ greatly, depending on where you’re coming from. And as always, this budget guide is intended for the absolute minimum one can spend for a three-day Baguio trip based on the itinerary I listed below (not including the restaurants, shopping, and pasalubong).

► DAY ONE | PHP 1,560.00 FOR TWO PERSONS

• Depart at midnight from Manila and arrive early in Baguio City
• Breakfast (Recommended: Goto BP or Zola | both open 24 hours)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Check in at hotel (leave your bags at the lobby if early check in is not allowed)
    PHP 100.00+/- | TAXI FARE FROM BUS TERMINAL TO LODGING
    PHP 450.00 | LODGING RENT PER DAY FOR TWO
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• Visit Burnham Park (Have coffee or strawberry taho)
    PHP 20.00 X 2 | COFFEE OR TAHO
• Visit Orchidarium
• Visit Baguio Cathedral
• Visit Baguio Museum
    PHP 40.00 X 2 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Visit Tam-Awan Village
    PHP 15.00 X 2 | JEEPNEY FARE FROM KAYANG ST. TO LONG-LONG / TAM-AWAN
    PHP 60.00 X 2 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Visit Igorot Stone Kingdom
    PHP 100.00 X 2 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Lunch (Recommended: Forest House or Tam-Awan Village)
    PHP 15.00 X 2 | JEEPNEY FARE TO CITY CENTER
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Camp John Hay (The Manor, Treetop Adventure, Cemetery of Negativism, Bell House, Butterfly Sanctuary, Commissary, Starbucks)
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEPNEY FARE FROM BURNHAM PARK TO CAMP JOHN HAY
• Hike through the Camp John Hay Yellow Trail
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEPNEY FARE TO CITY CENTER
• Dinner (Recommended: Oh My Gulay!)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Hang out at 108 Session Road Cafe
    PHP ???.?? X 2 | OPTIONAL
• Visit Harrison Night Market
    PHP ???.?? X 2 | OPTIONAL

► DAY TWO | PHP 1,100.00 FOR TWO PERSONS

• Early hotel check out (leave your bags at the lobby) FOR 2-DAY ITINERARY
    PHP 450.00 | LODGING RENT PER DAY FOR TWO
• Breakfast (Recommended: Good Taste)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Bell Church
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP FROM RIZAL PARK TO BELL CHURCH
• Visit Stobosa Art Mural
• Visit Strawberry Farm
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP FROM STOBOSA TO STRAWBERRY
• Lunch (Recommended: Valley View Cafe at Strawberry Farm or 50’s Diner)
    PHP 11.00 x 2 | JEEP TO CITY CENTER
     PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Laperal White House
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO MINES VIEW
    PHP 50.00 X 2 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Visit Botanical Garden
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP FROM LAPERAL TO BOTANICAL GARDEN
• Visit Wright Park and The Mansion
• Visit Mines View
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO MINES VIEW
• Buy jams at Good Shepherd
• Dinner (Recommended: Cafe by the Ruins)
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO BURNHAM PARK
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Board bus to Manila END OF 2-DAY ITINERARY

► DAY THREE | PHP 972.00 FOR TWO PERSONS

• Early hotel check out (leave your bags at the lobby) FOR 3-DAY ITINERARY
    PHP 450.00 | LODGING RENT PER DAY FOR TWO
• Breakfast (Recommended: Pizza Volante)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Lourdes Grotto
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP FROM KAYANG ST. TO LOURDES GROTTO
• Visit Old Diplomat Hotel
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO OLD DIPLOMAT HOTEL
• Visit BenCab Museum (make sure this does not fall on a Monday as they are closed, else, visit PMA instead)
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO CITY CENTER
    PHP 15.00 X 2 | JEEP FROM KAYANG ST. TO BENCAB MUSEUM
• Lunch (Recommended: BenCab’s Cafe Sabel | if you decided on PMA, have lunch at 50’s Diner instead)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Buy Pasalubong at Baguio Public Market
    PHP 9.00 X 2 | JEEP TO CITY CENTER
• Get bags at the hotel
• Dinner (Recommended: Te Quiero)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CHEAPEST CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Depart to Manila END OF 3-DAY ITINERARY

TOTAL BUDGET: PHP 3,632.00 FOR TWO PERSONS

PHP 1,816.00 PER PERSON
PHP 605.33 PER PERSON PER DAY

* Based on two persons traveling together for 3 days and 2 nights in Baguio City

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