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Baguio remains a cool destination “anytime, all the time”

baguio best tourist destinationThe mountain resort city of Baguio, still the country’s Summer Capital will bring its cool spirit, pine scents, foggy bliss, panoramic views, unique culture, among others, all rolled into one package, in the largest travel and tourism expo in the country, the 18th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) on September 7-9, 2007 at the SM Megatrade Hall.

As PTM offers a thousand and one ways to enjoy the country’s beautiful scenes, attractions, and facilities, the Baguio City Tourism Council led by the Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB), will give visitors an unforgettable feel of ” a virtual Baguio,” a dazzling multi-sensory and multi-media experience exploring all their Baguio travel options in one place. (more…)

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Baguio promoted as Philippines convention capital

by Dexter A. See

baguio city convention capitalBAGUIO CITY — Baguio City, generally regarded as the “Summer Capital” of the Philippines, may yet have another feather in its cap — RP’s Convention Capital — courtesy of local leaders of the travel and tourism sector.

“We want all roads leading to Baguio not only during summer, but throughout the year,” said Dangal Guevara Jr., an officer of the Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB).

Noting this mountain city’s consistently cool climate even as lowlanders swelter in blistering heat, Guevara said that selling Baguio as a convention center can’t be too difficult. He said that people flock to Baguio for several other reasons. “There are many ways to package Baguio — as a university city, a honeymoon haven, or a travel and adventure destination.” (more…)

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On-going Baguio road and canal repair for safety and comfort

baguio city projectsBAGUIO CITY – City Mayor Reinaldo Bautista, Jr. has assured residents and tourists here the on-going rehabilitation of national and city roads and adjacent drainage canals with linear length of more than five kilometers will enhance the mountain resort’s safety during the coming rainy months.

Bautista said he recognizes the great inconvenience of hundreds of motorists and commuters in their daily battle with monstrous traffic as they move towards the city’s central business district but “In the long run, their sacrifices will be repaid by better roads and canals especially in the rainy months of July and August.” (more…)

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Kennon Road Then and Now

kennon road in benguet

Kennon Road in Benguet: Photo Source – Geographical Work in the Philippines, by Warren Du Pré Smith The Geographical Journal 1909 (more…)

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Tamawan Village – Baguio City

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TAM-AWAN VILLAGE

The Tam-Awan Village is found in the northwestern part of the city. To find the village, proceed to Bokawkan Road which is behind Camp Allen, turn left at Ferguzon Road which leads to the Easter Weaving Room, and then right to Tacay Road which is an uphill climb. Upon reaching the top of the hill, take a right turn and this road will bring you to Tam-Awan Village. If you proceed further on, the road will take you to the town of La Trinidad.

There are a number of Igorot huts within the village which will allow you to see how the homes of the mountain people really look like. You do get a chance to climb up the wooden ladder and see what is inside each hut. This will give you a chance to feel what it is like to be living in one of these huts. Since these huts were set up on different locations on a hillside, visitors have to climb up the steep pathways to go from one hut to another. For a lowlander who is not accustomed to Baguio’s high elevation, it does get to be quite an exhilarating experience to visit the Tam-Awan village. One will surely find a need to rest at each hut just to catch a breathe before climbing further up.

The village has a main hut which serves as a store and an information office for visitors. There are a few native handicraft items that are sold aside from some books and publications about the Igorot people, their culture and traditions. You can also order a hot cup of native coffee which gets to be a welcome treat after completing a tour of the entire village, especially on a cold and rainy day.

If you do manage to climb up to the hut located at the highest point in the village, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the low-lying areas of La Union Province and also the Gulf of Lingayen which lie due west of Baguio. To be able to do this, be sure to time your ascent before the afternoon fog comes in, otherwise the scenic view will not be visible and all that you will see is the thick fog and the nearby pine tress.

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