Cordillera Administrative Region

Giraffe Boutique Hotel in Baguio: Your Perfect Tranquil, Pet-Friendly Retreat

Giraffe Boutique Hotel in Baguio: Your Perfect Tranquil, Pet-Friendly Retreat

Nestled in the scenic beauty of Baguio, Giraffe Boutique Hotel offers an ideal retreat for those seeking comfort, relaxation, and a touch of nature.
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  • Baguio
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    • OH NO! Baguio Limits Leisure Travelers due to COVID-19 scare; Here’s What You Need to Know

    OH NO! Baguio Limits Leisure Travelers due to COVID-19 scare; Here’s What You Need to Know

    Baguio City limits borders for leisure travelers due to the COVID-19 omicron variant scare.
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  • Baguio
    • Banaue Evergreen: A Roadside Hostel and Restaurant Amid Scenic Rice Terrace

    Banaue Evergreen: A Roadside Hostel and Restaurant Amid Scenic Rice Terrace

    Banaue Evergreen Hostel and Restaurant has the makings of a tranquil lodge, camouflaged amid Banaue’s gentle slopes and rice terraces.
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    • The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay

    The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay

    It was once called The Suites at Camp John Hay because The Manor didn't have room for suites.
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio Hotel 2018
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  • Baguio Hotel 2018
    • Baguio Museum: Home of Baguio’s Cultural and Historical Heritage

    Baguio Museum: Home of Baguio’s Cultural and Historical Heritage

    Baguio Museum stands for, upholds, and embodies the cultural and historical heritage of Baguio City.
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    • Grand Sierra Pines Baguio: Re-imagine the City of Pines

    Grand Sierra Pines Baguio: Re-imagine the City of Pines

    If you’ve ever wanted to reimagine your Baguio experience, then Grand Sierra Pines Baguio is the place for you. Located towards the northern part of Gibraltar, Grand Sierra Pines is a modern hotel that gives you everything you love about Baguio (cool mountain breeze, great scenery, wonderful people) with a twist. GRAND SIERRA PINES. You will remember this driveway for a long time. Grand Sierra Pines takes the best of Cordilleran culture and takes it into the 21st century. The hotel is considered a green building with its open-air set-up and several features that are both aesthetically pleasing and energy-saving. The rooms are equipped with some of the latest tech, […]
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  • Baguio
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  • Baguio Hotel 2018
    • 4 Must-visit Caving Sites in the Philippines

    4 Must-visit Caving Sites in the Philippines

    One will never run out of travel ideas when in the Philippines. When done with island-hopping, trekking in mountains or just beach bumming by the sea, the caves are the once worth checking for.
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    • Budget-friendly Accommodations in Banaue, Ifugao

    Budget-friendly Accommodations in Banaue, Ifugao

    Check out these cheap and budget-friendly places in Banaue where you can stay.
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    • Museo Kordilyera

    Museo Kordilyera

    Located inside the University of the Philippines Baguio, Museo Kordilyera is the first ethnographic museum in the Northern part of the Philippines.
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    • Native Village Inn in Banaue Retains the Beauty of A Simple Life

    Native Village Inn in Banaue Retains the Beauty of A Simple Life

    Native Village Inn was opened by Graham Taylor, a British expat, in 2009 as a way to offer tourists a place to stay that is similar to what the native Ifugaos used to have back in the day.
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    • Your Home by the Terraces: Banaue Homestay

    Your Home by the Terraces: Banaue Homestay

    Banaue Homestay is “Your Home by the Rice Terraces.”
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    • Learn about the Ifugao culture at Banaue Ethnic Village & Pine Forest Resort

    Learn about the Ifugao culture at Banaue Ethnic Village & Pine Forest Resort

    Revisit the ancient Ifugao through this village.
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    • Spring Village Inn

    Spring Village Inn

    A place that used to be a spring field is now one of Banaue’s best places to stay. If you’re looking for serenity without being too far from the town proper, then Spring Village Inn is a good choice. Spring Village Inn can be considered a heritage inn, being one of the oldest in Banaue. It used to be the family home of the owners, but was turned into an inn when tourists started flooding into Banaue.   HOMESTAY IN BANAUE. Home away from home.   It got its name because the place where it stands used to be rice terraces that belong to the ancestors of the owners. It […]
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    • Hiwang Native House Inn & Viewdeck in Banaue Gives a Glimpse of Ifugao Ancient Living

    Hiwang Native House Inn & Viewdeck in Banaue Gives a Glimpse of Ifugao Ancient Living

    One of the best places to experience the Ifugao life within Banaue is the Hiwang Native House Inn & Viewdeck. Find out more about it here.
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    • Banaue Museum

    Banaue Museum

    Banaue has no shortage of culture and heritage. Their elders keep traditions going, including the spectacular rice terraces. However, there are people who are not satisfied with talking to elders. For people who want to know more about Banaue, make sure you visit the Banaue Museum. The Banaue Museum is owned and operated by the same people that run Banaue View Inn, which can be seen right beside the museum. It houses a collection of artifacts that come from generations of Ifugaos who have lived in Banaue. Most of the artifacts in the collection belong to Henry Otley Beyer, an American anthropologist who is known as the Father of Philippine […]
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    • Banaue View Inn

    Banaue View Inn

    When people go to Banaue, they think of one thing: the rice terraces. They want to make sure they have a great view of the terraces, so they head for Banaue Viewpoint. Inns with views of the terraces are also common, but none of them have a more picturesque view than Banaue View Inn.   A HAVEN FOR BACKPACKERS. It’s not like the hotels in beach destinations, but then again why would you go to Banaue and choose to stay cooped up in your room.   Banaue View Inn was once the family home of Mrs. Lily B. Luglug, the granddaughter of renowned anthropologist Henry Otley Beyer. A surge in […]
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  • Ifugao
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    • Hungduan Rice Terraces Cluster in Ifugao Echoes a Solemn Persona with Springs and Rivers

    Hungduan Rice Terraces Cluster in Ifugao Echoes a Solemn Persona with Springs and Rivers

    In Ifugao, it may not be rare to see children running beside narrow rice terrace paths or to hear the sound of gong echoing over green, wide fields of rice. This is why admiring Hapao Village in the peaceful municipality, can be a one-of-a-kind experience in and of itself. This alone carries Hungduan's persona. Find out more about it with Philippine Primer!
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    • Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel: An Old World Charm Offering Elegance In Every Stay

    Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel: An Old World Charm Offering Elegance In Every Stay

    A TIEZA-accredited hotel, Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel is among the most popular accommodations in Banaue. It is also known as the first ever hotel built in Ifugao.
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    • Hanging Bridge

    Hanging Bridge

    Banaue is famous mostly for its rice terraces. Sweeping views of these manmade wonders are everywhere, but there is one more thing that Banaue is famous for: the Hanging Bridge.   DAILY FOR THEM. It is a journey that is not for the faint of heart.   Banaue’s hanging bridge may not stun most people, but it does attract a lot of attention from people who go to Banaue for the first time. It’s a simple bridge that connects the local market/town center with the rest of Banaue. In particular, it connects the town center to Brgy. Bocos, home to the Immaculate Conception School. THE SHORTEST WAY ACROSS. The hanging […]
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    • See the mesmerizing Rice Terraces at Banaue Viewpoint

    See the mesmerizing Rice Terraces at Banaue Viewpoint

    The first thing you’d want to do when in Banaue is to get the most magnificent view that you can get of the Banaue Rice Terraces. After all, you went there to see what this so called “Eighth Wonder of the World” looks like.   VIEW POINT. Get off and enjoy the view at these viewpoints!   The Banaue Viewpoints are the stopovers where you can see the best view of the Banaue Rice Terraces. Along the main road, several viewpoints are set up for the tourists to be able to see the beauty of the manmade terraces up close. To go to the viewpoints, you can ride a tricycle […]
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    • Banaue’s Breathtaking wonders: Batad Rice Terraces and Tappiya Falls

    Banaue’s Breathtaking wonders: Batad Rice Terraces and Tappiya Falls

    What’s a trip to Banaue without seeing the 2,000 year-old Rice Terraces, up close and personal?   BATAD TREK. From here, the 5-hour trek shall start   As one of the most famous terraces in Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces is a well-known attraction where people can trek and see the wonderful lush forests and rugged terrains that the place is celebrated for. According to locals, Batad can be visited throughout the year. However, it’s best to go here during dry season (December to June) so that it wouldn’t be rainy and you’ll be able to see the transition of colors from green to gold (golden season) during harvest time.   […]
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    • Banaue Rice Terraces

    Banaue Rice Terraces

    Dubbed as the eighth wonder of the world, Banaue Rice Terraces continues to amaze people with its extraordinary artistry by the Ifugao tribe.   HAGDAN-HAGDANG PALAYAN. This chiseled natural attraction is a sight to see when going to the province of Ifugao. (Photo courtesy of Banaueterraces.com)   The Banaue Rice Terraces are mud-walled rice terraces that were carefully constructed from 2,000 years ago. Spread in the provinces of Kalinga, Benguet, Apayao, Ifugao, and Mountain Province, these terraces are believed that if put end to end, it can encircle half the globe. Although known for its appealing beauty, the Banaue Rice Terraces were made to hold flood for rice cultivation. Locals […]
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    • Le Monet Hotel in Baguio City: A place of elegance, grace and comfort

    Le Monet Hotel in Baguio City: A place of elegance, grace and comfort

    Le Monet is a boutique hotel, standing beautifully in the heart of Camp John Hay, that embodies elegance, grace, and comfort.
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    • Burnham Park in Baguio City: Most Welcoming Place in the City

    Burnham Park in Baguio City: Most Welcoming Place in the City

    Burnham Park is probably the most welcoming place in Baguio, a place where different types of people go to relax, have fun, and bond with friends.
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    • Baguio City Market

    Baguio City Market

    An overnight trip to Baguio calls for some shopping of food, clothes, and souvenirs especially for tourists. Fortunately, there’s a way to save more time and effort for other outdoor activities as all of these items can be found in one place—at the Baguio City Market, located in the heart of Baguio city. Bright red strawberries (P350 / kg) Here, you can find Baguio’s famous strawberries known for its perfectly balanced sweet and sour taste. In fact, for only P200, you can purchase 1kg of strawberries. There are also other products made from strawberries available like fruit jam for only P100 per 3 to 5 jars. Also, don’t miss the […]
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    • Batad Rice Terraces: Backpacking for Starters

    Batad Rice Terraces: Backpacking for Starters

    This summer, let that adventurer out to explore! We don’t usually associate the terms “peace and quiet” with “excitement and adventure”. Usually, these terms will make us think of two different destinations. But that just might be because we don’t usually think about the Batad Rice Terraces. Located in the province of Ifugao, this UNESCO World Heritage site is arguably one of the best places to go to in the Philippines for backpackers or people who would like to become backpackers. What’s perfect about it is that it’s not too difficult to get to, and yet it’s remote enough that the only way to get to it is by foot. […]
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