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BAGUIO , also known as City of Pines or City of Flowers, lies on a plateau 1400m above sea level. It was built by the colonizing Americans as a recreational and administrative centre, from where they could preside over their precious tropical colony without working up too much of a sweat. Baguio is also etched on the Filipino consciousness as the site of one of the country's worst natural disasters, the earthquake of 16 July 1990, in which hundreds died. Most of the damage was to shanty towns, which have either been cleared or rebuilt. Although for many visitors it's little more than a stopping-off point en route to Sagada and the mountain provinces, Baguio, with its pine trees and rolling hills, has a few secrets worth discovering, such as its parks and bohemian cafes, and the climate is a pleasant respite from the searing heat of the south
freezing pointandrea nicu says "its cool! not only the climate but the place! ride a bus in cubao (victory).at P380 one way fare, youre set to baguio! approx 6hr ride. when you reach the terminal, a lot of tourist guides are friendly to assuist you. the transient rooms are best recommended, for P800 a day, its pretty good. you have your own CR and cable tv. actually, were first timers to went up with no exact plans. but the experience is great! visit burnham park and ride the paddling boats for P100 only an hour. see the bell church and take a chance to share their culture. visit the strawberry farm in benguet and have a kilo of strawberries for P140 depending the season. also in mines view park. it has breath taking view! all we did is ride a jeepney and we reached almost all the spots for P7.50- P15 only. dont forget to buy some pasalubong or treats for your loved ones. brittles, jams, keychains, shirts- theyre all affordable! but you have to scout for the best prices and quality. at $80 budget, you can afford to travel in baguio. people there are warm, all are accomodating when we ask for directions. but mind you about the igorots or natives when youll take your pictures coz they oblige you to give them money (hehe!). the experience we had is truly for backpackers! you pack and you go!"
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