GREEN PARKS OF THE CITY OF PINES

BAGUIO CITY PHILIPPINES TOURIST SPOTS A huge piece of land that is

owned by the Philippine
STRAWBERRY FARM government, Botanical
LA TRINIDAD BENGUET Garden, like Burnham Park
is one of those prime pieces
One activity that is of real estate that provides
highly recommended  is strawberry priceless peace and
picking at the Strawberry Farm in tranquility to a city that is
the nearby La Trinidad, Benguet. A in danger of becoming an
unique experience for the whole urban jungle.
family, you get to pick fresh Said to have been at one
strawberries -- right alongside the time a zoo and actually
Ibaloi farmers -- to bring home or named the Botanical &
consume while on vacation in the Zoological Garden, the Baguio Botanical Garden has been known,
Summer Capital of the Philippines.  officially and unofficially by many names -- Igorot Village (for the
different Cordillera huts and statues that decorated the park.

MARYKNOLL ECOLOGICAL SANCTUARY

CAMPO SIOCO
BAGUIO FESTIVALS
The Maryknoll Ecological PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
Sanctuary takes visitors on a FEBRUARY
 Weather: 18°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 99% Humidity journey on the evolution of the
universe in 14 stations in a serene Baguio, as the City of
 Barangays: 129 Flowers is in full bloom
garden. After the 1990 earthquake
 ZIP code: 2600 that hit Baguio City, the Maryknoll with a month-long series of
Sisters decided on an alternative events highlighted by the
 Province: Benguet Parade of Floats and Band
way to use their resources in the
 Elevation: 1,540 m (5,050 ft) City of Pines and converted their and Streetdancing
elementary school as a venue for Competitions held on the
education still, but this time to last weekend of February.
Baguio, on the Philippines’ Luzon island, is a mountain focus on the fragile environment Highlights include
landscape competitions, art
town of universities and resorts. Called the “City of Pines,” it’s that is the planet Earth.
exhibits, golf tournaments,
particularly popular in summer due to unusually cooler weather. KENNON ROAD flea markets and simply a
At its center is Burnham Park, with gardens and a lake. Nearby, HISTORIC ACCESS ROUTE whole lot of fun activities for tourists and residents alike.

Baguio Cathedral, completed in 1936, has a rose-hued exterior. Kennon Road was for a whole BAGUIO FOUNDATION DAY
The main thoroughfare is Session Road, lined with shops, century, the most popular access to SEPTEMBER

restaurants and entertainment options. Baguio City, Philippines. There has

been no other road that has meant The first day of the
so much happiness for many month commemorates
Baguio is regarded as the Summer Capital of the travelers, who know that cool, cool the founding of Baguio
weather lies just about 45 minutes as the Summer Capital
Philippines because of its unusual cold weather all through out away. Kennon Road was built to of the Philippines, since
the year. It is one of the few places in the country where you can connect Kafagway, later on it became a chartered
chartered as Baguio City, to the
visit to escape the summer heat and enjoy a chilly weather. Aside lowlands. According to Filipino
city on September 01,
from its cold weather, this place also offers a magnificent view of architect, author and actor -- and Baguio native -- Ernesto Zarate, his research 1909 with art exhibits,
shows that the Americans started building simultaneously from the top (which is parades, programs,
cordillera administrative region mountain ranges and cultural shows and
Baguio City) and from the base (in La Union), and found that the two roads would
breathtaking destinations — from its rich heritage to its not meet, necessitating a winding road through Bued River Canyon, sister-city programs.
indigenous culture. affectionately referred to as the "Zigzag."

BAGUIO BOTANICAL GARDEN

 BAGUIO PRODUCTS
--- UNLIMITED PASALUBONG MGA BESSY ---
PUBLISHERS

PREPARED BY:
BERNADETH C. MUSNGI
ALAN M. LUGUE
FSHIENCE O. DAVID

7–MABINI

SWEET DELICACIES AND GOOD SHEPHERD UBE AND

STRAWBERRY JAM
I learned that the best place where you can buy pasalubong (souvenirs) is the
Mines View Park. You’ll find an overwhelming amount of stores selling wide
range of special delicacies from sweet Pili nuts to special cookies and peanut
brittle. Aside from giving you a huge selection of goodies, these items can be
afforded in such low price too! If there is one pasalubong that you should not
miss, it is the famous Good Shepherd’s Ube Jam. Good Shepherd is basically a
convent located in Mines View Park and is known for their famous souvenir shop
that caters various goodies including their well known Ube Jams and more.

KULANGOT – “Picked Booger”, if literally translated in English. This

goodies in Baguio is quite nostalgic and those kids who grew up in 90s are very
much aware of this treat. It may sound disgusting but this local kalamay made

TRAVEL BROCHURE
from brown sugar and sticky rice is packed inside split round wooden shells that
is rejoined by a red tape is definitely a great snack. It is the smallest known
traditional packaging of Kalamay. They are sold in bundles, several of these
kalamay balls are nestled inside split bamboo and tied with a string. much like the
image above.