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Published on Sunday, 22 January 2012 17:31

What to see and do

Baguio City

Designed by the American architect who designed the Washington Mall, Daniel Burnham, Baguio City was originally envisioned as a summer getaway for residents of the lowlands wishingto escape the sweltering summer heat. The city has many attractions most notable of which are the Burnham Park, Botanical Garden, Tam-awan Heritage Village, Baguio Cathedral, and Camp John Hay. For those who wish to get away from it all but still enjoy the comforts of urban living, Baguio City is for them.

To learn more, see:
www.baguio.gov.ph
www.gobaguio.com

Banaue Rice Terraces

The world famous rice fields manually carved alongside the mountainside of Banaue is an example of Filipino ingenuity and adaptability. It has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is both an engineering and agricultural marvel. Despite the onslaught of modernization and commercial progress, the rice terraces are still a sight to behold.

To learn more, see:travel-philippines.com/locations/central-luzon/1-banaue.htm

Sagada Mountain Province

Starting out as an Episcopalian missionary outpost during the early years of the American colonization, Sagada is one of the few, if not the only town in the Philippines with a predominantly American influence not only in architecture, but also in religious influence. Not only is it a quaint highland town in Mt. Province, but it is also a cultural and eco-tourism destination, where travelers can go spelunking or explore the “hanging coffins” used by the native Igorot tribes who originally inhabited the area.

To learn more, see:www.visitsagada.com

Mt. Pulag National Park

Straddling the provinces of Benguet and Mt. Province, Mount Pulag is the second-highest peak in the Philippines and the highest in the major island of Luzon. It is a must-climb for both local and foreign mountaineers as the sights from the summit are truly breath-taking. On some days one can even be “above the clouds”.

To learn more, see:UNESCO Tentative Lists.

Relevant Contacts

PH Department of Tourism CAR
DOT Complex, Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City
Tel. No.: (+6374) 442-7014 / 619-1127
Fax No.: (+6374) 442-8848

Abra Provincia Tourism Council (APTC)
Office of the Governor
Abra Provincial Capitol
Tel. No. (+6374) 7528118

Provincial Culture & Arts Council
Benguet Corporation, Balatoc, Benguet
Tel. No.: (+6374) 447-2611

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