Baguio, on the Philippines’ Luzon island, is a mountain town of universities and resorts. Called the “City of Pines,” it’s particularly popular in summer due to unusually cooler weather. At its center is Burnham Park, with gardens and a lake. Nearby, Baguio Cathedral, completed in 1936, has a rose-hued exterior. The main thoroughfare is Session Road, lined with shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
BEST TOURIST SPOT
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MINES PARK
Mines View Park is an overlook park on the northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines. It is five kilometers away from the Heart of Baguio, passing through the Botanical Garden, the Mansion House, and the Pacdal Circle.
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Baguio Cathedral
Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at Cathedral Loop adjacent to Session Road in Baguio, the Philippines, and is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baguio.
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Lion’s Head
The Lions Head is a statue along Kennon Road, a major highway in Luzon, Philippines that leads to the city of Baguio. Located in Camp 6, the Lion’s Head measures 40 ft in height.
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Baguio Botanical Garden
Popular botanical garden featuring a variety of plants & colorful flowers, along with native huts.
Don’t forget to bring home this most requested pasalubong
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Strawberry Jam
In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.
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Ube Jam
Ube jam, ube halaya or halayang ube is a Philippine dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yam. Ube halaya is also used in pastries and other desserts such as halo-halo and ice cream.
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Sundot Kulangot
The Poke Kulangot is a kind of food. This is the type of passer-by-side of filipino or candy in some parts of the Philippines. The Poke Kulangot sweet type of food that can be made with coconut milk or coconut shell combined with syrup to make it crunchy sweet food.
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Key Chains
A keychain, or keyring, is a small chain, usually made from metal or plastic, that connects a small item to a keyring. The length of a keychain allows an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or both ends the ability to rotate, keeping the keychain from becoming twisted, while the item is being used.
BEST FOODS IN BAGUIO
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Strawberry
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Pancit Bihon
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