Guidebook for Baguio City

Helene
Guidebook for Baguio City

Shopping

Puregold is only 2 km from my home at Cooyeesan. Handyman, Metrobank (ATM), Pharmacy and a small food court. At the back is a neat Cafe/Restaurant UMALI where you can by the best coffee beans in town.
29 locals recommend
PUREGOLD BAGUIO
29 locals recommend
Puregold is only 2 km from my home at Cooyeesan. Handyman, Metrobank (ATM), Pharmacy and a small food court. At the back is a neat Cafe/Restaurant UMALI where you can by the best coffee beans in town.
This SM Mall is the most beautiful one in the entire Philippines. You can do shopping, eat, drink coffee, beauty and gym. On top of all that you will enjoy the foggy afternoons. Parking is available for only P40 all day.
131 locals recommend
SM City Baguio
Upper Session Road
131 locals recommend
This SM Mall is the most beautiful one in the entire Philippines. You can do shopping, eat, drink coffee, beauty and gym. On top of all that you will enjoy the foggy afternoons. Parking is available for only P40 all day.
Is on Magsaysay and Bonifacio Street. One can find everything from food, groceries, clothes, shoes and many more. This Mall is not as expensive as SM and it also has a pay parking.
16 locals recommend
Baguio Center Mall
421 Magsaysay Ave
16 locals recommend
Is on Magsaysay and Bonifacio Street. One can find everything from food, groceries, clothes, shoes and many more. This Mall is not as expensive as SM and it also has a pay parking.
This Mall has everything from Police Station, Beauty salon, Metrobank plus ATM, and a lovely Gym with sauna. Parking might be a problem but there are taxis passing by.
Cooyeesan Mall
Naguilian Road
This Mall has everything from Police Station, Beauty salon, Metrobank plus ATM, and a lovely Gym with sauna. Parking might be a problem but there are taxis passing by.
Traditional Public Market one can find local Souvenirs and a great variety of many goods, coffee, fruits, rice, vegies and goodies etc., etc. It is a very special and unique market and much fun to walk trough it. Enjoy it!
11 locals recommend
Maharlika Livehood Center
Corner Abanao St
11 locals recommend
Traditional Public Market one can find local Souvenirs and a great variety of many goods, coffee, fruits, rice, vegies and goodies etc., etc. It is a very special and unique market and much fun to walk trough it. Enjoy it!
It is open from 9pm until midnight. Be careful with your valuables as they might get lost while looking at the goods.
63 locals recommend
Baguio Night Market
Harrison Road
63 locals recommend
It is open from 9pm until midnight. Be careful with your valuables as they might get lost while looking at the goods.
This is still an original Public Market in Baguio City and much fun to visit and look what they offer and that is not little. Do not get lost as it is very big. Have fun!
46 locals recommend
Baguio City Public Market
Magsaysay Avenue
46 locals recommend
This is still an original Public Market in Baguio City and much fun to visit and look what they offer and that is not little. Do not get lost as it is very big. Have fun!

Arts & Culture

BenCab is a world known artist. The museum is worth a visit and the area is lovely to walk around. It is only 10 min. from the studio. They also serve meals.
198 locals recommend
BenCab Museum
Km. 6 Asin Rd
198 locals recommend
BenCab is a world known artist. The museum is worth a visit and the area is lovely to walk around. It is only 10 min. from the studio. They also serve meals.
Here one can find art and culture in one place. Or do some hiking and look at some local Nippa huts. They also have a small restaurant with local foods.
113 locals recommend
Tam-Awan Village
366-C Long Long Benguet Rd
113 locals recommend
Here one can find art and culture in one place. Or do some hiking and look at some local Nippa huts. They also have a small restaurant with local foods.
From Km4 until Km 6 one can find the famous wood carvers in Baguio. Good shopping as there are many shops to look at and get the best prices (cheaper then in the city).
Asin Road
Asin Road
From Km4 until Km 6 one can find the famous wood carvers in Baguio. Good shopping as there are many shops to look at and get the best prices (cheaper then in the city).
It is small but it has lovely pictures of history and utensils to look at. Monday's closed.
35 locals recommend
Baguio Museum
Gov. Pack Road
35 locals recommend
It is small but it has lovely pictures of history and utensils to look at. Monday's closed.

Parks & Nature

It has a lake one can rent a boot and have pick nick in the park. There is also a children park and pike rentals.
231 locals recommend
Burnham Park
Jose Abad Santos Drive
231 locals recommend
It has a lake one can rent a boot and have pick nick in the park. There is also a children park and pike rentals.
At CJH one can find horse back riding, hiking trails, Sky rides, shopping and fine dining at the Le Chef in the Manor or the Golf Club house.
190 locals recommend
Camp John Hay
190 locals recommend
At CJH one can find horse back riding, hiking trails, Sky rides, shopping and fine dining at the Le Chef in the Manor or the Golf Club house.
You love nature and excitement that is the place to go.
28 locals recommend
Mount Costa
28 locals recommend
You love nature and excitement that is the place to go.
You can see the young cadets when they have training or just walk around with their nice uniform. Inside is a big display of Baguio City's PMA. The location is lovely as one can walk around and enjoy the sights.
48 locals recommend
Fort Del Pilar
48 locals recommend
You can see the young cadets when they have training or just walk around with their nice uniform. Inside is a big display of Baguio City's PMA. The location is lovely as one can walk around and enjoy the sights.

Food Scene

Located at the Manor Hotel and has an excellent restaurant with open air dining area and lovely garden.
25 locals recommend
Le Chef
2600 Loakan Rd
25 locals recommend
Located at the Manor Hotel and has an excellent restaurant with open air dining area and lovely garden.
Is the best and well know Japanese restaurant in Baguio City.
27 locals recommend
Chaya
72 Legarda Rd
27 locals recommend
Is the best and well know Japanese restaurant in Baguio City.
Is located just below SM and has very good food.
39 locals recommend
Hill Station
Upper Session Road
39 locals recommend
Is located just below SM and has very good food.
Is on Upper Session Road and has good international foods to offer. Is located between SM and CJH.
13 locals recommend
Mario's
8 Loakan Rd
13 locals recommend
Is on Upper Session Road and has good international foods to offer. Is located between SM and CJH.
Is located in the middle of CJH's Golf course. Has a good kitchen and open air restaurant with view to the Golf course. However, now it is only open for members!!!
Golf Club House
Is located in the middle of CJH's Golf course. Has a good kitchen and open air restaurant with view to the Golf course. However, now it is only open for members!!!
Is only open to BCC Members but has a lovely open air restaurant with view to the Golf course.
19 locals recommend
Baguio Country Club
Country Club Road
19 locals recommend
Is only open to BCC Members but has a lovely open air restaurant with view to the Golf course.
It is the newest addition in Town or better near Mines View. Lovely Villa with beautiful garden overlooking Baguio Country Club. They also serve meals, if you want something more than just cupcakes or cakes.
10 locals recommend
Vanilla Cafe
20 Ignacio Villamor St
10 locals recommend
It is the newest addition in Town or better near Mines View. Lovely Villa with beautiful garden overlooking Baguio Country Club. They also serve meals, if you want something more than just cupcakes or cakes.
This is a chance to taste some Greek foods, desserts and coffee. I love the lamb and salad and can be shared with a friend. It has a nice view and parking.
45 locals recommend
Lemon and Olives Greek Taverna
26 Outlook Dr S
45 locals recommend
This is a chance to taste some Greek foods, desserts and coffee. I love the lamb and salad and can be shared with a friend. It has a nice view and parking.
Nice restaurant with local and international foods.
Vincent's Place
16 Loakan Rd
Nice restaurant with local and international foods.
Lovely place with great view and good food. It is only 5 Min. from my place.
10 locals recommend
Manduto Cafe And Restaurant
10 locals recommend
Lovely place with great view and good food. It is only 5 Min. from my place.
It is a lovely hidden place to have a peaceful meal. Must try their Crepes very yammy.
10 locals recommend
Secret Garden
34 Paterno St
10 locals recommend
It is a lovely hidden place to have a peaceful meal. Must try their Crepes very yammy.
Lovely view and great food. Try the salad and their Sweet Potato pie. Go town stairs and look at their museum.
35 locals recommend
Arca's Yard
Ambuklao Road
35 locals recommend
Lovely view and great food. Try the salad and their Sweet Potato pie. Go town stairs and look at their museum.
This restaurant is in the PODIUM Bldg. They have a good Mongolian Buffet. Live music in the evening. Little parking outside but they also have a garage to park.
10 locals recommend
Hoka Brew
Ben Palispis Highway
10 locals recommend
This restaurant is in the PODIUM Bldg. They have a good Mongolian Buffet. Live music in the evening. Little parking outside but they also have a garage to park.
It is located off Outlook Drive. It is nice and quiet but one has only a splendid view if you dine on the balcony. Parking downstairs is available. Good food.
10 locals recommend
CAFE ADRIANA by Hill Station
Outlook Drive South
10 locals recommend
It is located off Outlook Drive. It is nice and quiet but one has only a splendid view if you dine on the balcony. Parking downstairs is available. Good food.
It is a very rustic place and has a small balcony with a nice view. I love the dessert "Strawberry a la Heston". Food is very good but parking a little problem.
18 locals recommend
Forest House Bistro And Cafe
Loakan Road
18 locals recommend
It is a very rustic place and has a small balcony with a nice view. I love the dessert "Strawberry a la Heston". Food is very good but parking a little problem.
If you love to try Nepalese foods that is the place to go to. Lovely view from the window seats. Few parking but one can park on the road.
Himalayan Nepalese Cuisine
49 Upper Malvar
If you love to try Nepalese foods that is the place to go to. Lovely view from the window seats. Few parking but one can park on the road.
If you love pasta that is the place to go to. Home made Pasta and the best seller is Ravioli or the house burger. Lovely salad.
Red Rustikz
Gen. Luna Road
If you love pasta that is the place to go to. Home made Pasta and the best seller is Ravioli or the house burger. Lovely salad.
Good food in this new edition of fine dining in Baguio City. They also have vegis and pasalubon. The yoghurt dessert is very nice. Must try.
12 locals recommend
House of Yogurt Lover (H.O.Y.)
Aspiras - Palispis Highway
12 locals recommend
Good food in this new edition of fine dining in Baguio City. They also have vegis and pasalubon. The yoghurt dessert is very nice. Must try.

Everything Else

There are several Resorts so one can select the best for their taste. I prefer Palm Grove as it has an Olympic size pool and in/out door Hot Tubs. They offer Tables and one can use the grill near by. It has also a Restaurant. Other like RiverView Resort which also has a restaurant. Climate is different than Baguio as it is much lower.
10 locals recommend
Sinot Hotspring
Asin Road
10 locals recommend
There are several Resorts so one can select the best for their taste. I prefer Palm Grove as it has an Olympic size pool and in/out door Hot Tubs. They offer Tables and one can use the grill near by. It has also a Restaurant. Other like RiverView Resort which also has a restaurant. Climate is different than Baguio as it is much lower.
Session Road is that road everybody hangs out. Plenty of restaurant and shops. One never gets tired to go up and down and it is a good fitness.
10 locals recommend
Session Road Area
10 locals recommend
Session Road is that road everybody hangs out. Plenty of restaurant and shops. One never gets tired to go up and down and it is a good fitness.
These Hot Springs are very close to Balatoc Mines so maybe one likes to combine it. Itogon is more simple in comparison to Asin Hot Springs. It has many resorts to select from. By car it will take you about 45 min. from my place. Jeepney's are located at Petron Harrison Rd.
Itogon Thirteenth Level Hot Springs
These Hot Springs are very close to Balatoc Mines so maybe one likes to combine it. Itogon is more simple in comparison to Asin Hot Springs. It has many resorts to select from. By car it will take you about 45 min. from my place. Jeepney's are located at Petron Harrison Rd.

Sightseeing

Just the trip to go there is worthwile. Get a tour in the mines and see how it is to be a minor. Ask for a blasting option so one can feel how that is. Visit the nearby Crosby Park and bring your own pick nick and good shoes. You will have a great day in Balatoc Mines area.
6 locals recommend
Balatoc Mine Tour
6 locals recommend
Just the trip to go there is worthwile. Get a tour in the mines and see how it is to be a minor. Ask for a blasting option so one can feel how that is. Visit the nearby Crosby Park and bring your own pick nick and good shoes. You will have a great day in Balatoc Mines area.
Philex Mines is very nicely located overlooking Pangasinan and Lingayen Gulf. The road to go there is also overlooking the mountains and a lovely drive to go there. One cannot visit the mines but it is worthwhile going there.
Philex Mines Main Entrance Gate
Philex Road
Philex Mines is very nicely located overlooking Pangasinan and Lingayen Gulf. The road to go there is also overlooking the mountains and a lovely drive to go there. One cannot visit the mines but it is worthwhile going there.
The Grotto is a pilgrimag place and attracts many tourists. It has a long stairs going up from Domenican Rd. but you can take the car/taxi all the way to the top.
53 locals recommend
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
Dominican Hill Road
53 locals recommend
The Grotto is a pilgrimag place and attracts many tourists. It has a long stairs going up from Domenican Rd. but you can take the car/taxi all the way to the top.
That's the place where they shot the movie "FOREVERMORE". There is a small chapel just a little below the 2 Radar Stations. One can drive by car or Jeepney (45 min.) Jeepney stop is at Otek St. near Burnham Park. Or one can walk all the way from Green Valley it will take about 1 1/2 hours. The view to Baguio City and Pangasinan is breath- taking.
25 locals recommend
Mount Santo Tomas Relay Station
25 locals recommend
That's the place where they shot the movie "FOREVERMORE". There is a small chapel just a little below the 2 Radar Stations. One can drive by car or Jeepney (45 min.) Jeepney stop is at Otek St. near Burnham Park. Or one can walk all the way from Green Valley it will take about 1 1/2 hours. The view to Baguio City and Pangasinan is breath- taking.
However, it is very touristy and lots of traffic but the view is nice. Plenty of shops and restaurants.
128 locals recommend
Mines View Observation Deck
Mines View
128 locals recommend
However, it is very touristy and lots of traffic but the view is nice. Plenty of shops and restaurants.
The Mansion in Baguio is called the Malacanyang of the North. It has a lovely garden but one cannot enter the Mansion. There are several restaurants and eateries nearby and the Write Park with the horses is also near by.
68 locals recommend
The Mansion
Romulo Drive
68 locals recommend
The Mansion in Baguio is called the Malacanyang of the North. It has a lovely garden but one cannot enter the Mansion. There are several restaurants and eateries nearby and the Write Park with the horses is also near by.

Getting Around

All aircon or delux buses leave from here to Manila, Olongapo and other provinces. Make early reservations.
36 locals recommend
Victory Liner Bus Terminal station
Utility Road
36 locals recommend
All aircon or delux buses leave from here to Manila, Olongapo and other provinces. Make early reservations.
Genesis air con, Joy buss and regular buses leave from Governor Pack road and not Session Road. They go Manila NAIA terminal III, Clark, Olongapo and Northern Luzon. Make early reservations.
16 locals recommend
Genesis Bus Station
Gov. Pack Road
16 locals recommend
Genesis air con, Joy buss and regular buses leave from Governor Pack road and not Session Road. They go Manila NAIA terminal III, Clark, Olongapo and Northern Luzon. Make early reservations.
Take this aircon bus to the nearest beach in Bauang, San Fernando LU, Vigan or Laoag. It is save and not overloaded and the buses are well serviced. To come back to Baguio I recommend you go to the terminal as it is difficult to flag this bus down on the road as they are full and will not stop to load.
10 locals recommend
Partas Bus Station
10 locals recommend
Take this aircon bus to the nearest beach in Bauang, San Fernando LU, Vigan or Laoag. It is save and not overloaded and the buses are well serviced. To come back to Baguio I recommend you go to the terminal as it is difficult to flag this bus down on the road as they are full and will not stop to load.