Baguio City – Travel Guide & Informations

Baguio City – Travel Guide & Informations

Baguio City is situated in the Benguet Province and estimated to be 250 kilometers  from Manila. It is bounded on the North by the town of La Union, in the South and West  bounded by Tuba and it’s East boundary is by Itogon,

Baguio City is located above sea level of 1,470 meters and nestled with the mountainous part of Cordillera Central. It has  total of area of 57.5 square kilometres

Baguio City’s  population as of May 2015 reached at 345,366 persons.

Baguio City is  known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines,  for its cool climate almost throughout the year.

Baguio City’s main attraction is its natural bounties of pine forests, parks and garden, panoramic and awesome views, wide open scapes, and most of all its cool climate throughout the year round.

Baguio is a favorite destination for vacation in the Philippines. Filipinos, Balikbayans and other nationalities, goes to Baguio to experience what they called Little America. Baguio City is one of the tourist spots of the Philippines. Aside as a tourist spot,  Baguio City is also considered as a best host for any convention to be held.

Good time to visit Baguio is anytime with its throughout the year cool climate makes Baguio a year round favorite vacation destination.

Baguio’s Climate.

Baguio’s climate is always 8 degrees cooler compare to any place in the lowlands. Its average temperature is between  15 to 23 Celsius and with the lowest temperature between the  month of November to February.

June to October of the year  is wet in Baguio as this is the rainy season in the Philippines. It will rain heavily on this period. Baguio will be foggy and dump during this season.

 November to May Baguio will be the tropical Paradise of the Philippines. Wild sunflowers will start to appear on the hillside,  signaling the end of the rainy season.

On Christmas season, it glows with a nippy wintry air. Outfits for this season are the coats, hats and scarves. Casual outfits should be worn with jackets and sweater with hats, especially during the evenings.

Getting There

By Air

Air travel is available through its airport at Loakan Barangay. Manila to Baguio is just a 45 minute trip to its airport.The Loakan airport is just 5 kilometers from the city proper. There are Taxi cabs available outside the terminal of the airport.

By Land

The city is accessible through three (3) national roads namely: Quirino Highway (Naguilian Road), Kennon Road and Marcos Highway.

The most popular way  to get to Baguio city is by traveling by Bus. There is a Manila to Baguio air conditioned bus that is available in every hour of the day.

Luxury Bus trip with a non stop  bus travel to Baguio City is available. Travel time is only 4 to 5 hours with bus fare of P700 per way. This is served by Victory liner and Genesis (Joy Bus). The said Bus Liner offers comfortability ride to Baguio as they will offer wifi, blanket and drink and snacks during your trip. With Stop Buses from Manila to Baguio is also available. These bus trips usually take 6 to 7 hours of traveling, with bus ticket cost of P450 per persons per way. This bus will pick up passengers along the way as long as there is still  available seat that can be seated. This bus has two schedule main stops intended for meals and necessities.

Things to do while  in  Baguio City.

For a best accommodation please check the following website:

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Or if you may use this accommodation while  in Baguio City.

Best Accommodations in Baguio City

1. The Manor at Camp Hay Price start @ P5,500
2. Holiday Inn Baguio city Centre – Price starts @ P 3,590
3. The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay   Price starts @ P 3,312
4. Le Monet Hotel – Price starts @ P3,236
5. Ridgewood Hotel Price starts @ P 3,100
6. Albergo Hotel Price starts @ P 3,097.00
7. Baguio Burnham Suites  Hotel Price starts @ 3,054.00
8. Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio – Price starts @ P 2,893
9. Paragon Hotel & Suites- Price starts @ P 2,679
10. Bristle Ridge (DMCI) Price starts @ P 2,475
11. Hotel Elizabeth Baguio  Price starts @ P 2,473
12. Prestige Vacation Apartments – Price starts @ P 2,443

For a budget Friendly accommodation traveler you may use this for your room accommodation:

1. Travelite Express Hotel Price starts @ 1,178
2. NYC Manhattan Suites  – Price starts @ P 1,189
3. Hotel supreme – Price starts @ P 1,320
4. Mountain Lodge Hotel and Restaurant  – Price starts @ P 1,466
5. Hotel Caterina  Price starts @ 1,495
6. Hotel Veniz Sesion  Price starts @ P1,500
7. 456 Hotel – Price starts @ P 1,515
8. Venus Parkview Hotel  – Price starts @ 1,797
9. Baguio Holiday Villas. Price starts @ P 1,858
10. The Orchard Hotel Baguio –  Price starts @ P 1.910
11. Cedar Peak Condominium Price Starts @ P 2434
12. Microtel by Wyndham Baguio – Price starts @ P 2,241

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