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Published by igodigital, 2017-04-14 11:06:49

Philippines

Travel Guide

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Emilio Aguinaldo Museum MUSEUM
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explain their context. Free tours end with (Aguinaldo Park, Gen Luna Rd; admission P10;
participatory native-instrument jam ses-
sions. To get here, you leave some form of h10am-noon & 1-4pm Wed-Sun) More of a ‘re-
ID with the front security folks at St Louis
University. pository of stuff’ as opposed to an inquisitive

museum, this is nonetheless a good spot to

gain some insight into the life and times of

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66666independence leader Emilio Aguinaldo. The Baguio Buddhist Temple
main event is a collection of Aguinaldo’s per- This tough-to-find Buddhist temple is near

sonal effects and the Philippines’ first nation- the campus of St Louis University, and is

al flag. Visitors will get a better sense of the located off Assumption Rd. There’s a 6m

events surrounding the independence fight sitting Buddha and interesting views of the

against the Spanish, and then Americans. city-market area. The temple tends to at-

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NORTH LUZON THE CORDILLERA Baguio PNKY Cafe.......................................(see 15)

æ Top Sights û Drinking
Baguio Buddhist Temple ....................... B2 22 18 BC .........................................................A4
St Louis University Museum ................. B2 23 City Tavern ...............................................A3
24 Nevada Square ........................................D5
æ Sights 25 Red Lion Pub/Inn ....................................C4
1 Baguio Mountain Provinces 26 Rumours ...................................................B3
Museum ................................................ B4
2 Butterfly Sanctuary .................................F6 þ Shopping
3 Emilio Aguinaldo Museum..................... C3 27 City Market...............................................B3
4 Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary ........... A6 28 Ibay's Silver Shop....................................B3
5 Mile High Viewpoint................................ G5 Mt Cloud Bookshop ........................ (see 9)
29 Namaste ...................................................B3
ÿ Sleeping 30 Narda's......................................................C5
6 Baguio Village Inn .................................... A1 31 Pilak........................................................... F2
7 Bloomfield Hotel ..................................... C3 32 Sabado's...................................................G4
8 Burnham Hotel........................................ B3 33 Teresita's Main Shop ..............................C3
9 Casa Vallejo ............................................. C4 34 Teresita's Showroom..............................C5
10 Holiday Park Hotel.................................. A3
11 Hotel Elizabeth ........................................ G2 ï Information
12 Hotel Veniz............................................... B3 35 Bureau of Immigration ...........................C5
13 La Brea Inn............................................... B3 36 DOT Cordillera Regional Office..............B4
14 Mile-Hi Inn.................................................F6
15 PNKY ........................................................ D3 ï Transport
16 Ridgewood............................................... G2 37 Dangwa Bus Terminal.............................B2
17 Villa Cordillera ..........................................F3 38 Jeepneys to Asin Rd................................A2
39 Jeepneys to Tam-awan ..........................A3
ú Eating 40 KMS Terminal ..........................................A3
Bliss Cafe .........................................(see 11) 41 Ohayami Terminal...................................A3
Brothers Burger............................. (see 14) 42 Plaza Jeepney Terminal .........................A3
43 Slaughterhouse Bus Terminal............... A1
18 Cafe by the Ruins.................................... A3 44 Victory Liner Bus Terminal ....................C5
19 Flying Gecko ............................................ B3

Hill Station ........................................(see 9)
20 Oh My Gulay ............................................ B3
21 Pizza Volante........................................... B3

tract Filipino students and New Age types temples near the border of Baguio and La
with an interest in Buddhism, as opposed Trinidad. As places of worship go, this place
to members of Baguio’s Chinese community. has a couple of toes in Christianity and a big
Makes sense, as the temple gets so much foot in China.
support from the expats at Bliss Restaurant.
Westerners helping a Buddhist temple get Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary PARK
off the ground in Asia – ah, the Philippines.
(%0912 431 4622; http://maryknollecological.

weebly.com; Camp Sioco; h8am-5pm) As parks

Lourdes Grotto MONUMENT go, the Maryknoll Sanctuary, located about

Established by the Spanish Jesuits in 1907, 25 minutes outside of downtown Baguio,

the Lourdes Grotto (we’d say it was more of is nice enough. There’s 2.8 hectares of pre-

a cave, but who’s splitting hairs) sits at the served forest – pretty, peaceful if not par-

top of 252 steps. From the top, there’s a nice ticularly striking. What does wow us about

view of the city’s rooftops. Sometimes the Maryknoll is the ‘Cosmic Journey’, a path-

approaches are enhanced with life-size stat- way that threads through a series of art

ues of famous saints. installations that measures the evolution

Bell Church CHURCH of humanity in the Philippines via hill tribe

(La Trinidad Rd; h6am-5pm) The Bell Church artefacts, surreal sculpture and a maximum

consists of several ornate, pagoda-roofed amount of New Age discourse. Appreciat-

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ing this ‘journey’ almost inevitably involves lofts, all highly individualised (the Van Gogh
bridging a cultural gap; most Filipinos find room, for example, is decorated in rich or-
the journey reverential, while most foreign- anges and painted sunflowers). Plus: there’s
ers tend to find it kitschy in the extreme. a gorgeous common room decorated with
items for sale from an art-and-handicraft
Camp John Hay MOUNTAIN RESORT store downstairs.

(%442 7902) Formerly a US military rest-and-

recreation facility, 246-hectare Camp John Casa Vallejo BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$

Hay has been reinvented as a mountain resort (%424 3397; www.casavallejobaguio.com; Upper
Session Rd; d/ste from P2700/3600; nai) A
with restaurants, hotels, shops and a fantastic

golf course sprinkled amid rolling hills and beautiful beast of a boutique hotel, situated

stands of Benguet pines. The Historical Core in a classic historical building that looks like

is worth a visit, with the attractively land- the sort of spot where colonial-era gentle-

scaped Bell Amphitheatre and some walking men with floppy white moustaches rabbit

trails. Nearby is the unique Choco-Laté de Ba- on about having a grand spot of tiger hunt-

triol restaurant. There’s a nice panorama from ing. The rooms don’t quite fulfil the grand

the Mile High viewpoint, and the Butterfly promise of the exterior, but they’re attractive

Sanctuary is also worth a look. It’s free to en- studies in classy understatement, with off- NORTH LUZON TBSHLAEGEUCPIOOI NRGD I L L E R A

ter Camp John Hay, although modest admis- white floors and dark wood accents.

sion fees apply to some sights. Burnham Hotel HOTEL $$

Baguio Mountain (%442 2331; www.burnhamhotelbaguio.com; 21 Cal-

Provinces Museum MUSEUM deron St; d from P1000; W) This old-fashioned

(%444 7541; Governor Pack Rd; h9am-5pm Mon- hotel in the city centre has a wonderful com-

Sat) The collection of Cordillera artefacts at mon area festooned with indigenous handi-

the Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum crafts, antiques and old photos. The rooms

isn’t quite as impressive as the showcase in are also attractively decorated, although

St Louis, but the museum also has a com- some are looking a little threadbare these

pelling exhibition on the history of Baguio, days. Request one away from the noisy street.

with some superb old photos and placards Ridgewood HOTEL $$$

chronicling the city’s role in WWII. There’s (%446 6295; www.ridgewoodhotel.com; 17 J Felipe

also one Kabayan mummy on display. St; d/ste P2800/3900; naW) This wood-and-

Mt Santo Tomas HIKING brick number out by Wright Park offers top-

The highest peak around Baguio, 2200m Mt end conveniences at midrange prices. If you

Santo Tomas, just south of the city off the don’t mind being away from the city centre –

Marcos Hwy, affords good mountain-biking and in Baguio, you shouldn’t – you’ll enjoy

and hiking opportunities. It’s a two-hour this refreshingly quiet gem, which boasts

walk to the top from the trailhead up an soft duvet covers, twice-per-day cleaning

easy-to-navigate road. service and access to Baguio Country Club’s

4 Sleeping golf course.

Consider staying out of the centre to escape Baguio Village Inn HOTEL $
Baguio’s notorious noise and air pollution.
Be sure to ask for the ‘promo rate’ (or just a (%442 3901; 356 Magsaysay Ave; r without bath-
discount) in the off-season. room per person P300, d with bathroom from P850)

The most unique budget choice is Tam- This warm and inviting backpacker special
awan Village (p121), but note that it’s at least
a 15-minute ride from the centre. is reminiscent of the cosy pinewood guest-

houses in Sagada and Banaue. Request a

room at the back.

oPNKY Blue Mountain Hotel HOTEL $

B&B $$ (%0917 507 2030, 443 8411; Marcos Hwy; d from

(%444 5418, 0922 818 4247; pnkyhome.com; 13 P600; W) The colour scheme of the exterior

Leonard Wood Rd; r summer/winter P2480/3100; lives up to its name: powder blue and stand-

W) There’s so much creativity and intellec- ing tall. Inside you’ll find a take-and-give-no-

tual energy in Baguio – and none of it seems guff owner and pretty, well-furnished rooms.

to extend to the accommodation scene. The Hotel Veniz HOTEL $$

PNKY puts paid to this stereotype. This (%0917 506 0701, 446 0700; www.hotelveniz.

B&B has four rooms that resemble hip Soho com; 1 Abanao St; s/d from P1200/1400; W) A bit
















































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