BAGUIO
Nestled amidst the Cordillera mountain range, 1,500 meters above sea level is Baguio City - 'The Summer Capital' of the Philippines. It is blessed with a cool climate, a variety of cultural, historical, scenic, and leisure attractions, which make it an important and interesting destination. Located In the heart of Benguet Province, Baguio is the gateway to the wonders of Northern Luzon.
The spectacular rice terraces around Banaue, in northern Luzon, is an engineering marvel that is referred to as "the eighth wonder of the world". Carved out of the hillside by Ifugao tribal people 2000 to 3000 years ago, these remarkable terraces stretch like stepping-stones to the sky - some reaching an altitude of 1500m (4920ft).
Things to
do:
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Stroll around Burnham
Park
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Play a round of golf at Camp John Hay or Baguio Caountry
Club
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Visit the Lourdes
Grotto
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Go sightseeing at the Botanical Garden, Mansion House and
Mines View
Park
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Go horseback riding at Wright Park
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See the famous Banaue Rice Terraces, known as the 8th Wonder
of the
World
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Drive the picturesque town of Sagada and see the famous
ancient burial caves and hanging coffins,
astonishing
limestone formations of Sumaging Cave and the very interesting
Bontoc Museum
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Listing of recommended hotels:
BAGUIO
| BAGUIO COUNTRY CLUB (Class
"AAA") Tel: (6374) 442-5060 to 68 / 619-2050 to 64 Fax: (6374) 442-7674 E-mail: mailto:baguiocountryclub@philwebinc.com |
CAMP JOHN HAY MANOR (Class "AA")
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GREEN VALLEY HOTEL & RESORT (Class "A") |
BAGUIO
PALACE HOTEL (Standard) |
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CONCORDE HOTEL (Standard)
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EL CIELITO INN
(Standard) |
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FOREST INN (Standard) |
HOTEL SUPREME (Standard)
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HOTEL VENIZ (Standard) |
HOTEL VILLA ROSAL (Standard) |
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RAJAH SOLIMAN (Standard) |
SUMMER PLACE HOTEL
(Standard) |
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BENGUET PRIME HOTEL (Economy) |
ELEGANT HOTEL & RESTAURANT (Economy) |
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HOTEL SALOME (Economy) |
MICROTEL INNS & SUITES BAGUIO
(Economy) |
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WOODS PLACE HOTEL (Economy)
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ZION HOSTEL (Economy) |
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INN ROCIO (Inn) |
GILBERTOS HOTEL (Inn) |
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PRINCESS APARTEL (Inn) |
SWAGMAN ATTIC INN (Inn) |
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NORLU PENSION HOUSE (Pension) |
VISTRO PENSION HOUSE (Pension) |
BANAUE
| BANAUE HOTEL & YOUTH HOSTEL
(Standard) Tel: (6374) 386-4087 Fax: (6374) 386-4088 E-mail: sales@philtourism.com |
SIMON'S INN (Lodge) |
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TRAVELLERS INN & RESTAURANT
(Lodge) |
WONDER LODGE (Lodge) |
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VILLAGE INN (Lodge) |
HILLSIDE INN (Lodge) |
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JERICHO LODGE (Lodge) |
BANAUE VIEW INN (Pension) |
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FAIRVIEW INN (Pension) |
J & L LODGE (Pension) |
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PEOPLE'S LODGE & RESTAURANT (Pension) |
SANAFE LODGE & RESTAURANT (Pension) |
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SPRING VILLAGE INN (Pension) |
TERRACEVILLE INN (Pension) |
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BANGAAN FAMILY INN (Pension) |
COZY NOOK INN (Pension) |
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GREENVIEW LODGE (Pension) |
HALFWAY LODGE & RESTAURANT (Pension) |
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