Baguio, the Summer Capital of the Philippines

Hurry to the city of pines and summer Capital of the Philipines, Baguio City! Travel packages offered by Asia Light and Wow Philippines Travel Agency ranges from P3000 to P6000 which includes tours around the city. It is a favorite summer destination to escape the heat of the sun.

The Mansion is the summer residence of the Philippine’s President, one of the most photographed places. The entrance gate is said to be the replica of the Buckingham Palace in London. Inside the Mansion is a museum housing memorabilia of former presidents. Philippine marines are manning the guardhouse at the vicinity of the entry gate.

Mines View Park on travel package is a big must. The observation deck of the park offers a breathtaking and panoramic view of the valley and mountains of Benguet. It is also where you can be treated to a spectacular view of Benguet’s abandoned gold and copper mines and the beautiful contours of the Cordillera mountain region.  Gone were the boys in Igorot costume by the cliff.

Ideal for picnic and macro photography is the Panagbenga Park with a lot of flowers, plants, totem poles and butterflies. Visit the butterfly sanctuary.

Included on a travel package is Camp John Hay, a must-visit with charm of its pine tree-lined roads, beautiful landscaping, quaint cottages and wide open. Drop by their Liberty Park, Bell Amphitheater, Igorot Garden and Cemetery of Negativism. Enjoy at the camp’s leisure facilities of non-stop fun through paintball, rappelling, mini golf, children’s playground and eco-trail hiking.

Visit Tam Awan Village, nestled on a steep side of the mountain was built with native huts with the purpose of showing how a local villages looks like. Traditional authentic huts upland recreates a typical ethnic Ifugao village.

Travel packages include accommodation at Hotel Veniz, perfect for budget travelers because of its central location to almost everywhere. Try Golden Pine at the heart of the city with luxurious suites and elegant superior. Another is The Manor, not only distinguished by its impressive architecture and cozy interiors, but also blessed with an environment. It provides a magnificent view of the Cordillera mountain range. Here, one can literally open windows to cool, fresh air.

Complete the Baguio experience with a souvenir photo with the famous lion’s head along Kennon Road, an undisputed landmark. Bring home “sundot kulangot” the most popular pasalubong from Baguio. It is a sweet packed in small round thin shells, eaten by using a stick in scooping it. Another is the peanut brittle, crispy and chunky caramelized sugar with peanuts. And strawberries you picked at the Strawberry Farm in the nearby La Trinidad Valley.