Situated in the northern part of the Philippines, the city of Baguio is the summer capital of the country. With its cool climate ranging from only 15 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees, its mild climate serves as refuge from the scorching heat of the sun. Baguio's climate is mild, usually 8 degrees lower than any of the major cities her in the Philippines. Nestled in the Cordilleras, Baguio is home to many tourist spots like the Burnham Park, the Botanical Gardens, Wright Park, the Lourdes Grotto among many others. It was declared as the Summer Capital of the Philippines in 1903 during the American occupation. It is no wonder, considering that many Filipinos can escape from the punishing and humid weather in Manila.
I went there in 2006, together with my husband, when we celebrated our first anniversary. We were able to visit a lot of the tourist spots here, and it's not that expensive. Most of the houses here offer transience and the usual fees range from Php 600.00 to about Php 1,500.00 daily (roughly $14.00 to $34 daily, respectively).Transportation is easy, and you can go either through public jeepneys or taxis. Luscious strawberries are cheap here, and the city market is a haven for the freshest vegetables available.
Baguio is also home to the Panagbenga Festival, or the Festival of Flowers. Every year, durng the month of February, a festival with floats decorated with flowers, are paraded to the streets of Baguio. The festival was held to celebrate the recovery of Baguio from the devastating 1990 earthquake which claimed countless lives. Comparable to Pasadena's flower festival, it is a spectacular display of art and beauty.
There are so many other places to visit in Baguio. For more information, visit their official website at http://www.baguio.gov.ph.
With osteoarthritis hurting me lately in my knees, I hope I can visit Baguio again and visit the Lourdes grotto.With its 254 steps just to reach its top, it's gonna be a real pain. But I don't mind, because when I reach the grotto and seeing Baguio with its beautiful pine trees, one can forget the struggle of going up its arduous steps. You bet.
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