WOW Philippines 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:
- Stroll around Burnham Park
- Play a round of golf at Camp John Hay or Baguio Caountry Club
- Visit the Lourdes Grotto
- Go sightseeing at the Botanical Garden, Mansion House and Mines View Park
- Go horseback riding at Wright Park
- See the famous Banaue Rice Terraces, known as the 8th Wonder of the World
- 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
