39 places to discover
Ambuklao Dam is a hydroelectric dam and reservoir on the Agno River in Bokod, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region, about 36 km northeast of Baguio City. Completed in 1956, it was among the Philippines' earliest large hydroelectric projects and remains a major power source. Set in pine-covered mountains at around 750 meters elevation, it is noted for its long reservoir, scenic highland landscape, and engineering history.
Aran Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Barangay Camp 3, Tuba, Benguet, along the Kennon Road corridor between Baguio City and Rosario, La Union. The cave is a modest, accessible cavern known for its rock formations, cool interior, and riverside setting near the Bued River. It is visited as a short side trip from Baguio for sightseeing, photography, and light caving, and is noted locally as a former shelter during World War II.
Asin Hot Springs is a natural thermal spring attraction located in Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet, along Asin Road northwest of Baguio City. It consists of several privately operated resorts built around naturally heated pools fed by geothermal waters along the Asin River. Notable for its warm, mineral-rich waters believed to have therapeutic properties, it is a long-established day-trip destination for bathing and relaxation in a forested mountain valley setting.
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.
Baguio Cathedral, formally Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, is a Neo-Romanesque Catholic cathedral atop Mount Mary Hill in central Baguio City, Benguet. Completed in 1936 by Belgian CICM missionaries, it serves as the seat of the Diocese of Baguio. Notable for its distinctive rose-pink facade, twin belfries, and stained-glass windows, it survived World War II and remains a major religious and landmark attraction overlooking Session Road.
Baguio Museum is a cultural and history museum located at the DOT-PTA Complex on Governor Pack Road in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Established in 1977, it preserves and showcases the heritage of the Cordillera region, including Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao, and Mountain Province. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of Cordilleran artifacts, traditional attire, dioramas depicting indigenous lifestyles, and exhibits on Baguio City's history and development.
Balatoc Mines Tour is a heritage mining attraction in Balatoc, Virac, Itogon, Benguet, near Baguio City. Operated on the site of the historic Balatoc Mine by Benguet Corporation, the country's oldest mining company, it preserves the region's gold mining legacy. Visitors explore a former underground tunnel and a mining museum displaying equipment, photographs and minerals, offering insight into Benguet's mining history and industrial heritage.
Bell Church is a Taoist temple complex located on a hill in Barangay Balili, La Trinidad, Benguet, just north of Baguio City. Founded in 1960 by Chinese immigrant Ng Pee, it serves as a religious and cultural center for the local Filipino-Chinese community. Notable for its colorful pagodas, ornate gates, dragon sculptures, landscaped gardens and lotus pond, the temple offers panoramic views of the La Trinidad Valley and is known for its tranquil atmosphere.
The BenCab Museum is an art museum in Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet, near Baguio City, established by National Artist Benedicto Cabrera. Opened in 2009, it houses Cabrera's paintings and collections of contemporary Philippine art, Cordilleran artifacts, and ethnographic materials. Set on a hillside with gardens, farm, forest and views of the surrounding mountains, it combines galleries, an eco-trail and cultural spaces.
Binga Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Agno River in Barangay Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet, Philippines, about 30 km southeast of Baguio City. Completed in 1960, it impounds the Binga Reservoir and forms part of the Agno River hydroelectric cascade with Ambuklao Dam upstream. Operated by SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, it generates power and helps regulate river flow, and is known for its mountain reservoir scenery and viewpoint.
Burnham Park is a 32.84-hectare historic urban park located in central Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Designed in 1904-1905 by American architect and urban planner Daniel H. Burnham as part of the Baguio City Plan, it is the city's oldest and most iconic park. Centered around the man-made Burnham Lake, the park features gardens, playgrounds, an orchidarium, skating rink, athletic bowl and open spaces for recreation and community events.
Camp John Hay is a former United States military reservation turned leisure and eco-tourism estate on Loakan Road in Baguio City, Benguet. Established in 1903 and named after US Secretary of State John Milton Hay, the 625-hectare pine-forested property now features hotels, a golf course, historical sites, and nature trails. It is notable for its cool mountain climate, preserved American-era structures, and accessible forest park within the city.
The Colors of StoBoSa is a large hillside community art installation in Barangay Balili, La Trinidad, Benguet, along Halsema Highway near Baguio City. The name combines Stonehill, Botiwtiw and Sadjap, three sitios whose houses were painted in vibrant colors. Launched in 2016 as a Department of Tourism project inspired by Brazil's favelas, it features a prominent sunflower design and has become a popular roadside viewpoint and photo stop for visitors traveling between Baguio and northern Benguet.
The Diplomat Hotel, now Heritage Hill and Nature Park, is a historic stone ruin atop Dominican Hill in Baguio City, Benguet. Built between 1913 and 1915 as a Dominican retreat house and later operated as a hotel, it is known for its preserved ruins, panoramic city views, and landscaped gardens. Managed by the Baguio City Government, the site combines heritage architecture, nature park features, and viewpoints, making it a notable cultural and sightseeing destination.
Easter Weaving Room is a long-running hand-weaving workshop and shop located inside the Easter School compound on Easter Road in Guisad, Baguio City, Benguet. Established as part of the Episcopal mission school founded in 1906, it preserves and promotes Cordilleran weaving traditions. Visitors can observe weavers working on wooden looms and purchase authentic woven products such as blankets, table runners, bags and garments made on site.
The Four Mystical Lakes are a group of four high-altitude freshwater lakes — Tabeyo, Ambulalakao, Letep-Ngapos, and Incolos — located in Barangay Ballay, Kabayan, Benguet, within the Cordillera mountains. Situated at over 2,000 meters elevation, they are known for their pristine waters, pine forests, and grassland surroundings. The lakes are culturally significant to the Ibaloi people and are a major trekking destination inside the Mount Pulag National Park landscape.
Halsema Highroad Point is a roadside viewpoint and marker along Halsema Highway in Barangay Cattubo, Atok, Benguet. Recognized as the highest point of the Philippine Highway System at approximately 7,400 feet (2,255 meters) above sea level, it marks the highest elevation of any national highway in the country. The site offers panoramic views of the Cordillera mountains, vegetable terraces and sea of clouds.
Igorot Stone Kingdom is a man-made cultural theme park in Pinsao Proper, Baguio City, Benguet. Built with layered stones resembling a castle fortress on a mountainside, it was created to showcase Igorot culture and indigenous architecture. The attraction features stone walls, towers, bridges, and sculptures inspired by Cordilleran traditions, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and city landscape.
The Kabayan Mummy Caves are a group of natural burial caves in Kabayan, Benguet, in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, including Tinongchol, Timbac, Bangao and Opdas sites. They house centuries-old fire-mummified remains of Ibaloi ancestors preserved in wooden coffins. Declared National Cultural Treasures, the caves are located in mountainous terrain and are accessed by guided treks, offering insight into ancient burial practices and Cordilleran heritage.
Ketong Falls is a forested waterfall located in Barangay Tuel, municipality of Tublay, Benguet Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Set within pine-covered hills and natural vegetation, the falls features cascading water over rock formations into a shallow basin. It is recognized as one of Tublay's primary natural attractions and is visited for sightseeing, nature photography and short treks. Access involves a road trip from Baguio and a guided walk from the barangay jump-off point.
The Laperal White House is a preserved American colonial-era heritage house on Leonard Wood Road in Cabinet Hill, Baguio City, Benguet. Built in the 1920s by Roberto Laperal as a vacation residence, it is noted for its white wooden Victorian-inspired architecture and American colonial design. Long associated with local folklore as a haunted house, it now operates as a heritage museum and houses Joseph's Restaurant, displaying period furniture, artworks and bamboo crafts.
La Trinidad Strawberry Farm is a large agricultural tourism site in Barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet, in the La Trinidad Valley. Known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, it is the country's most famous strawberry-producing area. The farm features expansive strawberry fields, market stalls and souvenir shops, and is notable for seasonal strawberry picking and its scenic valley setting near Baguio City.
The Lion's Head is a 40-foot tall sculpture carved from a natural limestone boulder along Kennon Road in Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet, serving as the iconic gateway to Baguio City. Created in the early 1970s by artist Anselmo Dayag for the Lions Club of Baguio, the monument features a lion's head painted in black and gold. It is a popular roadside stop for travelers for photos, souvenir shopping, and views of the surrounding mountain highway.
Longog Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Barangay Balakbak, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines. Situated in the mountainous interior of Benguet province, it is one of several caves in the municipality known for rock formations, chambers and natural features. The cave is accessed by hiking from Balakbak and is visited for caving and nature exploration. It is promoted as part of Kapangan's eco-tourism attractions alongside rivers and highland landscapes.
Lourdes Grotto is a Catholic shrine located on Mirador Hill in Lourdes Subdivision Extension, Baguio City, Benguet. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, it is known for its 252-step stairway leading to a grotto with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Established in the early 1900s, it is a prominent pilgrimage and sightseeing site offering panoramic views of Baguio City and the surrounding mountains.
Mines View Park is a public park and observation deck in northeastern Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Located on Gibraltar Road, it overlooks the former gold and copper mines of Itogon and the Cordillera mountain range. Developed during the American colonial period, it is one of Baguio's oldest and most visited attractions, known for its panoramic views, souvenir and handicraft market, and cultural photo opportunities.
Mirador Heritage and Eco Park is a 5-hectare heritage and nature park on Mirador Hill in Dominican-Mirador, Baguio City, Benguet. Developed around the historic Mirador Jesuit Villa, it combines restored heritage structures, Japanese-inspired bamboo grove, botanical gardens, and viewpoints overlooking the city and South China Sea. Notable for its eco-cultural attractions, walking trails, and panoramic views, it serves as a leisure, pilgrimage, and educational destination in the highlands of northern Luzon.
Mt. Kalugong is a hilltop viewpoint and eco-park in Barangay Tawang, La Trinidad, Benguet, just north of Baguio City. It is known for its distinctive hat-shaped rock formation from which it takes its name (kalugong) and panoramic views over La Trinidad Valley and the Cordillera mountains. Developed as a community-managed ecotourism site, it features pine-covered slopes, landscaped viewing decks, and short hiking trails popular for sunrise and sunset viewing.
Mount Pulag is the highest peak in Luzon and third highest in the Philippines at 2,926 meters, located on the border of Benguet, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya within Mount Pulag National Park in Kabayan, Benguet. Known for its sea of clouds, dwarf bamboo grasslands and mossy forests, it is a protected landscape managed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and a major trekking destination.
Mt. Tabayoc is the second-highest peak in Luzon at 2,842 meters above sea level, located in Barangay Ballay, Kabayan, Benguet within the Cordillera Central range on the Benguet-Ifugao border. It is notable for its mossy forests, grassland summit, and proximity to four high-altitude lakes. The mountain offers panoramic views of the Cordillera and is a major hiking destination often linked with nearby Mt. Pulag.
Mt. Timbak is a 2,717-meter mountain in Atok, Benguet, Philippines, recognized as the third highest peak in Luzon. Located along the Halsema Highway, it is notable for its easily accessible summit, panoramic views of the Cordillera mountain range, sea of clouds, and proximity to the Timbak burial caves housing centuries-old fire mummies. The area is surrounded by vegetable terraces and pine forests, combining natural scenery with cultural heritage.
Mt. Ulap is a prominent mountain and eco-trail located in Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, near Baguio City in the Cordillera region. Standing at about 1,846 meters above sea level, it is known for its open grassland ridges, pine forests, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The traverse trail connecting Ampucao and Sta. Fe is a popular day hike offering scenic viewpoints including the famous Gungal Rock.
Mt. Yangbew is a grassy mountain peak in Barangay Tawang, La Trinidad, Benguet, just north of Baguio City. Rising to about 1,648 meters above sea level, it is known for its open pine-dotted slopes and panoramic views over La Trinidad Valley, Baguio City, and the South China Sea on clear days. Popular for sunrise hikes and sea of clouds viewing, it offers an accessible short trek close to town.
The Philippine Military Academy grounds occupy Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar along Loakan Road in Baguio City, Benguet. As the Philippines' premier military academy, it trains cadets for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The expansive campus is notable for its parade grounds, historic buildings, museum, and mountain setting. Open to visitors with proper identification, it offers insight into military tradition, history, and discipline within a scenic highland environment.
Session Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in central Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Located in the heart of the city, it serves as the primary shopping, dining, and business district. Developed during the American colonial period as part of Daniel Burnham's city plan, the road is lined with shops, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, and hotels. It is notable as the city's commercial and social center and for its weekly Sunday pedestrianization.
The Shrine of the Brown Madonna is a Catholic roadside shrine and chapel located along Marcos Highway in Barangay Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet, just south of Baguio City. Centered on a statue of the Virgin Mary depicted as the Brown Madonna, it is a well-known pilgrimage and prayer stop for travelers. Set on a hillside overlooking the highway, the shrine features a small chapel, grotto, and prayer areas and is notable for its religious devotion and scenic mountain setting.
Tam-awan Village is a reconstructed Cordilleran cultural village located in Pinsao Proper, Baguio City, Benguet. Established in 1998 by the Chanum Foundation with support from National Artist Benedicto Cabrera, it features authentic Ifugao and Kalinga huts relocated from the Cordillera region. The village functions as an open-air museum and artists' colony, showcasing indigenous architecture, traditional crafts, and contemporary Cordilleran art amid pine-covered hills overlooking the city.
The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines, located along Romulo Drive in Barangay Lualhati, Baguio City, Benguet. Built in 1908 as the summer residence for American Governor-General William Cameron Forbes and designed by architect William E. Parsons, the Spanish Colonial Revival structure features manicured gardens and an ornate main gate. It serves as a ceremonial residence and houses a presidential museum, and is a prominent landmark and photo stop for visitors to Baguio.
Wright Park is a public park in Lualhati, Baguio City, Benguet, located at the eastern end of the city near The Mansion. Developed during the American colonial period and named after Governor-General Luke E. Wright, it is known for its pine-tree-lined grounds, the shallow Pool of Pines, and horseback riding area. The park serves as a popular recreational and sightseeing spot for families and visitors exploring central Baguio.