Visit Beautiful Baguio
Baguio has been a top tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists. It has become even more popular due to upgrades to the transportation infrastructure. If you are planning a trip to this beautiful Filipino city, you will find yourself overwhelmed by things to do and places to visits. One way to get to the city is to rent a car with driver from Manila to Baguio. It will ensure that you can also enjoy the scenery as you go there.
Mines View Park
The park is located to the northeast, just outside Baguio City. This park will offer you a great view of the Amburayan Valley and mining town of Itogon. It has a renowned viewing deck that is posted in almost all the promotional tourism material. As a result, the viewing deck has become famous all the world over. You can relax here as you watch the beautiful mountain ridges while taking in the cool breeze.
Besides a great view, there are also various fun activities at the Mines View Park. For instance, you can purchase souvenirs at the local shops, wear the Igorot costumes or you can make your wish at the wishing well. It is a perfect place for families and friends traveling in groups. To get here, use your rent a car with driver from Manila to Baguio.
Visit Burnham Park
While the city was still being developed as a retreat for the US soldiers, one of the key features developed was this park. It is a landmark and a renowned attraction of the city. Most people who visit Baguio city make it a point to visit the park. In the park, you will find a man-made lake that has rowboats for hire. There is also a children’s play area, a rose garden, skating rink, and an orchidarium. You can opt to walk along the paved walkways or you may decide to rent a bike and enjoy the cool and breathtaking view.
Mt. Pulag National Park
Mt. Pulag stands at 2,926 meters above sea level. It is one of the highest peaks in Luzon. At dawn, the sky is so clear the visitors are able to watch the Milky Way Galaxy. Besides, there is another unique phenomenon where the clouds gather around the peaks. This has come to be known as the sea of clouds. Combined with the natural scenery, this has made the National Park a major tourist destination for hikers, nature lover, and astronomy geeks.
You can access the mountain using four unique trails. To use some of them, you will require getting a permit from the DENR. If you are planning a hike up this mountain park, you will have to make a quick stop at the office a few days ahead of the trip.
The Baguio City Market
Do you need your fancy shoes repaired or some fresh produce? This should be the place to visit. The market is also an awesome place if you want to enjoy some local cuisine. The market is usually the epicenter of the local fare held in the region. Sit at one of the stalls and enjoy some fresh fish, strawberries, and various other Philippine cuisines such as Longanisa, which is a seasoned sausage. Today, you can even find vegan versions of Longanisa.
The Baguio Craft Brewery
If you have always loved gourmet craft beer, ensure that you use rent a car with driver Manila to Baguio and visits this Craft Brewery in the city. While craft breweries are famous in other regions of the world, they are quite rare in Asia. Thus, you must try some of the beer here.
This craft brewery is the first of its kind, and it is doing quite well. It has 16 rotating craft beers to offer visitors. If you want to get the best from a visit here, try the Lagud, which is their signature beer. This strawberry beer has a flavor, unlike anything that you have tasted before. Besides the beer, the craft brewery offers visitors various beer-friendly appetizers that include fish tacos, Buffalo wings, and Moroccan spicy shrimp.
Visit Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral
This cathedral was once served at the evacuation center during the Japanese occupation during World War II. It now serves as a popular tourist attraction of Baguio City. This Catholic Church is the pride and joy of the city. It is quite stunning and has beautiful features that you cannot find anywhere else in the Philippines.
After you rent a van with driver Manila to Baguio and get here, you will notice the light pink rose towers that have stained glass windows. When viewed during the day, the glass windows usually sparkle in the light combined with the rusty red roof tiles, which you can see it from all areas of the city. However, the best way to view this stunning cathedral is up close.
The Ifugao Woodcarvers’ Village
To view these beautiful woodcarvings, use your rented a car with driver Manila to Baguio. Here some of the most skilled artists in weaving and woodcarving can be found. The locals have kept this old tradition alive and the talent has been passed down from generation to generation. You can also purchase souvenirs while you are here. You will be helping to support an art form and industry that is gradually being eroded by modernity.
You will find various trinkets such as checker printed coffee tables, woven baskets, and much more. However, you will be glad to know that the price is a fraction of what it costs in Manila.
The Asin Hot Springs
If you love taking a dip in hot spring and cold spring pools, use your rent a van with driver Manila to Baguio and visit the Asin Hot Springs. The springs are located in the emerald mountains of Baguio city. They are located high up where the scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. If you wish, you can spend the whole day relaxing in warm natural water. If you are feeling up to it, a large water slide ends at the cool pool.
In case you are feeling famished, there is an onsite restaurant where you can enjoy local Filipino cuisine at great prices while taking in the breathtaking ambiance. If you want to get the most out of your visit, ensure you come on a weekday when there are no crowds.
The Cemetery of Negativism
If you have always had a desire to bury some of your negative energy, here is a place you can visit. This is the sole purpose why this cemetery of negativism was created. When you enter the cemetery, the first headstone has a quote stating that negativism is the most limiting factor for a human being.
At the cemetery, you will have a chance to ‘bury’ your negativism in a symbolic burial. This way, it will not escape and follow you back home. You will be allowed to walk around the gravestones of negative energy. Funny cartoon characters accompany each one. While some of the thoughts are funny, some of the others are quite profound. There is nothing like it anywhere in the nation.
Summary
This is a tip of the iceberg of thing which you can do in Baguio city. By visiting these tourist spots you, your family, and feeling will have a lot of fun in the city. If you have been wondering whether a trip to this city is worth it, these few spots should make you to reconsider.
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