About Baguio Botanical Garden
Baguio Botanical Garden is a landscaped public garden along Leonard Wood Road in Saint Joseph Village, Baguio City, Benguet. Also known as Centennial Park, Imelda Park and Igorot Village, it features terraced flower gardens, pine trees, native huts representing Cordilleran groups, sculptures by local artists, and tunnels. Established to showcase northern Luzon flora and indigenous culture, it is a popular cultural and nature attraction near central Baguio.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a terraced hillside garden with paved walkways, flower beds, pine trees, and landscaped sections. The garden contains traditional huts representing Cordilleran cultures such as Ifugao, Kalinga and Bontoc, bronze sculptures and artworks, viewing decks, tunnels and souvenir stalls. Areas are connected by steps and sloping paths with seating gazebos. The setting is outdoors and park-like, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and cultural exploration.
Key highlights
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Terraced flower gardens and pine tree landscape
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Traditional Cordilleran huts representing Ifugao, Kalinga, Bontoc and Benguet cultures
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Bronze sculptures and artworks by Baguio artists including BenCab
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Twin tunnels and viewing decks within the garden
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Souvenir and handicraft stalls featuring local products
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Shaded gazebos and landscaped walkways for leisurely strolls
History of Baguio Botanical Garden
Developed as a botanical garden to conserve native plants of northern Luzon, the site was also known as Imelda Park in the 1970s and later as Centennial Park. It was established to promote horticulture and to present the heritage of the Cordillera region through traditional structures and art installations.
Culture & Context
Showcases the culture of Cordilleran peoples through replica native huts, artifacts and sculptures. Features works by local artists and serves as an educational venue for indigenous architecture, crafts and traditions of Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province.
Route
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