Things You Won't Want to Miss at the BenCab Museum

If you ever needed a reason to visit Baguio other than the cool climate and beautiful sceneries, you could try checking out BenCab Museum. It is not exactly a new tourist destination but it is something to be experienced if you want to see Baguio in a different light.

The BenCab Museum facade

BenCab Museum first opened its doors almost a decade ago on February 27, 2009. It is a four-storey museum located 6 kilometers outside of the city, in the town of Tuba, Benguet. It houses various artworks of National Artist Benedicto Cabrera and other contemporary Filipino artists. 

If you're planning a visit, we've got six things you won't want to miss at the BenCab Museum. 

High-Flying Fun at Tree Top Adventure Baguio

Have you ever stepped outside your cozy home and ventured into the forest to experience nature and to take in its beauty? Many would say that they have already taken a walk through the forest or have done mountain hiking. Imagine, however, if you could witness nature from a different perspective - that instead of walking through the woods looking up at trees, you look down on them and cross through getting a bird's eye view of the forest.

Tree Top Adventure Baguio Signage

Baguio's Tree Top Adventure gives Juans a new perspective on nature and all its beauty. To see trees and the surrounding mountains from at least 100 feet above the ground is an experience that is refreshing, exciting, and absolutely memorable. 

Here's what you need to know about Tree Top Adventure Baguio.

The Manor at Camp John Hay: The Ultimate Getaway in the Mountains of Cordillera

Despite the constant laments of Baguio being highly commercialized nowadays, there is no denying that the city is still a favorite destination for a lot of Juans. And when we just want to escape and have a great time with family and friends, we tend to seek out destinations that bring peace, comfort, and warmth. The Manor, nestled in a tranquil setting at 5,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by trees and beautiful views, fits the bill and is the ultimate getaway in this regard.    

The Manor at Camp John Hay

We stayed there in August and here's what it was like. 
  

Location
The Manor is set within Camp John Hay. It has one of the best-rated locations in the city as the area has kept and maintained the beauty of the Baguio of old. Although situated within one of the most popular visitor attractions in the city, The Manor remains a quiet place. This is because the hotel sits on top of a hill surrounded by lush gardens and a serene pine forest. 

The Manor sits on top of a hill

The hotel is approximately 2.5 kilometers from Session Road, 2.6 kilometers from Mines View Park, and 2.8 kilometers from Burnham Park. 

Baguio: A Travel Guide for First-Timers

During the summertime from March to May, the heat in the Philippines becomes unbearable. No wonder the American colonizers in the early 1900s, who weren't used to this kind of heat, looked for a mountain town with a cool climate to develop as a refuge from the tropical fatigue in the lowlands. It was through this that Baguio was developed and declared as the summer capital of the country.  

Baguio is a refuge from the tropical heat of the lowlands

With continuous development, Baguio has become a bustling metropolis and one of the most popular destinations for those who are looking to escape the heat and noise of the lowland cities. Surprisingly, even during the height of the wet season from July to September, the city remains to be a great destination.

If you are planning to visit Baguio, it's best to know a few of the basics. Here's our beginner's guide for travelers to this cool city.

The City
Baguio is situated within the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region. It is approximately 57 square kilometers in size and is bounded by the towns of Itogon, Tuba, Sablan, and La Trinidad. Based on census, the city has a population of around 350,000. Common languages spoken are Ibaloi, Kankana-ey, Ifugao, Ilokano, Tagalog, and English.