Everyone in the lowlands will agree: there was never a day when we don’t say “Ang init!“. Thanks to El Niño, Manila and the rest of the Philippines always suffer with the scorching of the sun.
But there’s an exception. Up in the mountains of the Cordillera, there’s a tourist spot where the climate is cold, the people are nice, and there’s an endless list of sights to see. And that’s Baguio City.
Situated in the province of Benguet, Baguio City is named the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its popularity during the vacation season. Tourists come over to see awesome sights like Mines View and Burnham Park. Baguio City has always been intended to become a vacation spot. Americans turned the city into a haven for their soldiers during their occupation.
Baguio City’s charm brightened even more when it became the principal location for the movie That Thing Called Tadhana and Forevermore. Just last year, over 2 million tourists came to Baguio City to witness the annual Panagbenga Festival. Because of its unstoppable pull to the tourists, real estate developers keep on investing in this wondrous city.
Aside from the cold weather, there are other benefits in living in Baguio City. Here are some of them:
TOURIST SPOTS
Taking beautiful Instagram photos has never been easier thanks to the awe-inspiring view of Baguio. You’re also just a 10 minute walk away from top destinations like Burnham Park, Mines View, Session Road, and Camp John Hay.
FOOD TRIP EVERYDAY
Baguio is also famous for its collection of local restaurants. Eat vegetarian food at the stunning Oh My Gulay. Enjoy a cup of hot choco at Cafe By the Ruins. Have a food fest with your friends at the Ketchup: Food Community. These and other must see restaurants will definitely fill your stomach with happiness.
GREAT SCHOOLS
Baguio City will make a great university town. There are tons of highly acclaimed universities in the city such as the University of the Philippines Baguio, Saint Louis University, University of Baguio, and the University of the Cordilleras. College kids will definitely enjoy studying in the cold weather.
ART IS EVERYWHERE
Another perk of living Baguio is being near to art. Ben Cab, the museum where you can see the works of National Artist Ben Cab, is just around the corner. You can also check out wooden sculptures in the Woodcarver’s Village. Enjoy an afternoon of spoken word poetry at Mt. Cloud Bookshop.
INEXPENSIVE ELECTRICITY AND WATER
For only a thousand peso you can already pay for both electricity and water bills. The reason why the utility bills are cheaper in Baguio is because it’s already cold people no longer need to use air conditioning or electric fans.
THRIFT SHOPS
Baguio is also famous for its ukay-ukay or thrift shops. Where else can you buy a gorgeous pair of boots for only a hundred bucks? Where else can you buy a stunning dress for only P20? Session Road is filled with thrift stores that fashion people will really die for. Baguio also has a weekly night market where you can shop ’till you drop and buy good food.
WALKING DISTANCE
Everything is in vicinity in Baguio. Thanks to the weather, it’s very possible to just walk your way around to the city – something that’s an impossibility to the tricycle-filled lowlands. Not only are you saving transportation money, you’re also doing your health a favor.
VEGGIES GALORE
Baguio has the cheapest price for veggies since its where most of the vegetables on the North comes from. Get your tummy ready for some healthy veggies that are fresh and chemical-free.
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