The City of Baguio

Baguio is known as the “Summer capital of the Philippines” – located some 1,500 meters above sea level. The city is known for its mild climate, and since this is a tropical country and unbearably humid during summer, people visit this place for a cool down, just to get away from the city life and enjoy some simple recreation.

If you like nature and the smell of pine trees, you surely will enjoy staying in Baguio. Although the city is located on a mountain, it that doesn’t mean that you are deprived from nightlife. People here know what party means and they have wide array of bars and clubs for you to choose from. Session Road and Harrison Road are just two note worthy example of places in the heart of the city where you will keep plenty busy when you’re not relaxing. As well, there are several parks in the city which are perfect for a romantic stroll: Burnham Park, Wright Park and the famous Mines View Park where people spend their times with loved ones, are my recommendations.

Where to stay?
The Albergo Hotel
Pine Breeze Apartel
Venus Parkview Hotel
City Travel Hotel
Hotel Elizabeth
Golden Pine Hotel
Diamond Inn Baguio City
Baguio Holiday Villa Court
Baguio Country Club
Ridgewood Residence
Europa Condominium Villas
Hotel Veniz
Inn Rocio
Concorde Hotel
EL CIELITO INN
Microtel Inn and Suites

How to get to Baguio City?
By Airplane-There used to be one (1) daily 45- minute flight via Asian Spirit that leaves Manila at 9:15 a.m., and which will head back to Manila at 10:15 a.m.

But since this mode of transportation is unreliable during the rainy season as flights would be cancelled due to low visibility, and since the weather itseld has been unpredictable in recent years, Asian Spirit no longer flies to Baguio City.

However, since airplane rides are still preferred by a lot of visitors, especially businessmen, who do not have the time or patience for land travel, as can be gleaned from fully-booked Baguio flights, the city is currently negotiating with other carriers for regular flight service.

The Baguio airport is at Loakan Road, about 5km from the city center. It is called the Loakan Airport of course! Taxi cabs are waiting to pick up passengers right outside the terminal, so getting out should not be a problem.

By Bus-From Manila & Provinces South of Baguio:
Airconditioned bus trips to Baguio leave Metro Manila every hour, seven (7) days a week. The popular buslines are Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus Line and Philippine Rabbit. One-way bus tickets to Baguio cost about Php350-450.

A De Luxe service is being offered by Victory Liner that non-stop 4 to 5-hour trip, not the usual 7 that costs Php700 one-way. But you will have to buy your tickets ahead of time -- and in person -- in order to secure a seat.