"So which Baguio hotel would
YOU recommend?"
Welcome to Baguio!
Baguio is also known as the
Summer Capital of the Philippines,
City of Pines, City of Mines,
Garden City of the Philippines,
Ukay-Ukay Capital of the Philippines
Which Baguio hotel would I recommend? That is a question I have been asked a lot. The next most popular, of course, would be "Which road should we take -- Kennon or Marcos?"
After all, I have been
in business here for
the past 17 years, a resident for the past
11, and for more than
20 years before that,
Baguio was my
absolute favorite
vacation place!
Baguio is the one
place in the Philippines I always dreamed of living in. Imagine all these --. clear blue morning skies, foggy afternoons, and chilly romantic evenings.
So, in 1991, when my family won the bid to run a restaurant in Camp John Hay, Jupiter, the horse my sister and I co-owned, moved up to Baguio as well.
For It was in Baguio where I went on my first pony ride. It was here where learned how to ride a bike, row a boat. And later on, it was here where I learned to party!
I fell in love with English-speaking natives in their indigenous dress, who would always beam you a warm, friendly smile. I fell in love with the pine trees, wide open spaces, parks and gardens, and the wild sunflowers that signal the end of the rains, with the "little America" that it used to be.
So which Baguio hotel would I recommend?" I will do better than that -- I will try to list them all so you can decide what is best for you!
The Baguio Flower Festival rose to the top of the Philippines' Fiesta Calendar with tens of thousands of visitors every February.
When I started GoBaguio! in 2003, most Baguio web sites were news-based which means 'bad news' was datelined: Baguio City Philippines all the time. What we really needed was a travel web site .. more
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I N S I D E G O B A G U I O !
I Will Also Be Writing About
• Cozy little inns and private vacation
homes that the locals refer to as
'transient houses'
• The best restaurants -- those you will
find only in the City of Pines
• Tips on how to cut your vacation food
expenses
• All our available recreational activities,
a lot of them outdoor, too!
• The fastest and safest way to get here
• Helpful tips for getting around and tour
itineraries so you can design your
vacation around your interests
• Lots of things you could do here
without spending a centavo
• Historical sites, tourist spots and
places of interest to explore
• The best products, souvenirs and
brands, and where to get them
• Top spots for real estate, what to look
for when renting or buying a house, lot
or condo
• Why Baguio is considered a top
destination, the Summer Capital of
the Philippines
• The Panagbenga and other popular
festivals and events
• The totally unique "little things" that
make Baguio, Baguio
Government, population, language and all the things you may want to know about the place you'll be visiting
Includes current weather plus a 5-day weather forecast, and all the latest local news
The journey from tribal village to mining and recreation town to top Philippine destination.
Annual festivals, and regular and special event schedules, including Panagbenga 2008.
All the city maps and area maps we have found on and off the web to help you navigate better.
There's somehing going on all year-round. Plus a list of all major holidays -- which in the Philippines usually means long weekends!
This popular travel advisory includes access and travel routes from Manila, including the answer to "Kennon or Marcos?".
Accessible by land and by air, find a list of available public transportation to and from Baguio City.
A host of important info on what to pack, traffic rules, etc to help you navigate our winding roads.
Explore the sights on your own, save time and money with modular, do-it-yourself tour suggestions.
The Mansion is the official Summer Residence of the President of the Philippines
Places to explore, historical sites, landmarks and tourist attractions, lots of photos.
This popular Recreation page is now a portal of themed activities to keep everyone of all ages busy.
Let me tell you about things to do here that won't cost you a centavo!
The best, the tastiest and the most useful indigenous consumer goods that are produced in the Cordillera region.
The best places to shop for souvenirs, supplies, furniture, and all our best products.
Different types of lodging, from hotels to inns, retreat houses and private vacation homes ("transient" houses).
Filipinos like to travel in large groups. Here's how to save on your vacation food bill.
My personal recommendations for restaurants that cannot be found anywhere else in the Philippines.
My list of the best and the rest that Baguio City, Philippines has to offer!
Complete, easy-to-navigate directory with business names, addresses and phone numbers.
A d v e r t s & L i n k s
B U L L E T I N B O A R D
Strawberry Taho, Anyone?
Oh yes, the popular hawker food in the Philippines made of soft soya
with sago pearls has a new version. Available only in Baguio City from regular taho vendors, It comes flavored with strawberry syrup or topped with strawberry preserves.
Weather Updates
Free Stuff!
As a webmaster and denizen of the internet, I just love Mozilla Firefox and can recommend you use it, too (don't like Internet Explorer much
-- too slow plus it attracts viruses and spyware), because it's faster, it's safer and, best of all, it's FREE!
Badges & Feeds
Wow!!! I've never seen such a very informative and detailed website about Baguio before.. I love it!! Your website is very exciting to visit and not to mention, very helpful. Please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated.. Keep up the wonderful job!! God Bless..
-- Chad Trinidad, New Jersey, 12/3/07, 3:17pm
T E S T I M O N I A L S
You did an excellent job and and I want to thank you for being able to describe Baguio as a place where good things thrive. Truely...it is.. We may be far from home but our thoughts are in Baguio City our Home.... Thank you....
-- Jho Quan, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1/30/08, 12:13am
I love your site. Has details every tourist traveler needs. I just hope you have articles in the future featuring hotels and inns there. We from the lowlands would love to know best places to see and stay. More power to you and keep up the good work.
-- John Eric Mendoza, Manila, 2/5/08,10:50pm
W H A T ' S N E W ?
We add articles and features, and update pages on a regular basis. Get the most recent additions here.
Find out more about the City of Pines at the Articles & Reviews page.
Camp John Hay (CJH)
This former American rest & recreation facility in the Far East is still the best mountain resort in the Philippines.
Baguio Schools
A guide to colleges, universities, and english academies and other educational institutions.
Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
For the past 100 years, the officers training school of the Armed Forces in the Philippines has made Baguio its home.
Baguio Real Estate
Buying a house or looking to invest in property? Find tips for buying or renting property, a house, lot or condo in Baguio City.
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