053114 - 060214 - Visiting Baguio is sweeter the 2nd time around!
I got the chance to visit Baguio City last year with my family. And now, It's my first time visiting Baguio with my better-half. I've noticed that there were lots of changes from the first time I visited.
The road, the stalls of the ukay-ukay, and a lot more new establishments. We visited:
Burnham Park-This is 10 minutes away from the Inn where we stayed. You have to be careful in choosing the boat that you're going to rent because there were some who have the boats rented for Php150, where for some it's just Php100. Aside from renting a boat, you can also rent bicycles for as low as Php40/hour. There were also a lot of foods that were sold beside the park. There's also this restaurant in Burnham Park named "Ganza Restaurant" where the foods are great!.
Baguio Market Place
-If you're looking for souvenirs and "pasalubongs", this is the right place. You'd be able to find a lot of things in here. You'll just have to be careful in choosing the products as well as the best price that fits your budget. :)
Baguio Cathedral
SM Baguio (was just curious because it's not air conditioned)-I think all SM malls were the same except that SM Baguio doesn't utilize air conditioner outside their department store. Must experience to believe!
Mines View-There weren't much exciting to see in this place except for Bernard (sooo big dig), the ukay-ukay's, and the view of a lot of pines.
Igorot Place (near Mines View)
-I was fascinated by this place, because they were able to collate all Igorot works of art. I would really want to buy a product of them except that the price is a bit costly.
The Good Shepherd-For great and awesome taste of "ube", strawberries jam and peanut brittle, this is the best place. People would come here to buy "pasalubong". Though 'pasalubong' were widely found anywhere in Baguio, Good Shepherd offers quality foods that you can trust. You will surely keep coming back. Plus they accept credit cards. :D
This is just less than 10 minutes walk from Mines View.
The Mansion-As the name itself, this is the President's place or other Royalties who visits Baguio. The security's is very strong and the only thing that you can do here is to take pictures.
The Wright Park
-If you want to ride a horse, this is the right place for you. For only Php300 you can now experience the thrill of riding a horse for half an hour or an hour. Plus you can take pictures of Igorot costumes that are for rent for only Php10.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto-If you're the religious type of person and looking for a peaceful place, visit Grotto. This is a 100+ steps reaching Our Lady of Lourdes or Mama Mary on Top. You can also view the mountain ranges of houses from up there. There were candles, flowers and other religious items that are for sale upon alighting the place. Just make sure to choose the best price that suits your budget.
There were still some places that we weren't able to visit because of the heavy rain. But we manage to enjoy everything else. As for the food, there were lots of Food Chains and other restaurants that can be found. Lodging, Hotels, Inns and Transients are everywhere. Again, find the one that suits your budget and taste. :)
HOW TO GET THERE:
Ride a Victory Liner bus bound to Baguio City at Cubao Terminal. There were lots of cab and Public Utility Vehicles that you can choose to ride when you got there at Baguio City.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES:
Bus Fare to Baguio ---> Php 445 (Regular Aircon Bus), Php 715 (First Class or w/ CR)
Cab rate (at Baguio City) starts at ---> Php35+2.50/kms
Lodging ---> 3days/2nights Php2500 for a Standard Room for 2pax
(at La Brea Inn)
Food ---> Ganza Restaurant at Burnham Park, price starts at Php49
---> Mines View Canteen, price starts at Php49
---> Goto, Mami, Arroz Caldo, etcetera at Baguio Market Place, price starts at Php39.
Souvenirs ---> T-shirt (colored) for Php120, (white) 2 for Php150-160.
---> 8 for Php100 for delicacies (price change depending on the "pasalubong" and sizes you prefer)
---> Key Chains 1 dozen (12) for Php100
If you have a tight budget like us, you don't really have to buy a lot of souvenirs. You just have to bring with you a camera. :D
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