(photo via Instagram, @cofficehunter) “BenCab” is short for Ben Cabrera, a National Artist who now resides and works in Baguio City. Aside from all the paintings, sculptures, and installations that can both rattle and inspire you. The artist himself shows up from time to time and you can have a photo taken with him or strike a conversation if you’re brave enough. The museum also houses Cafe Sabel, a memorabilia shop, and a garden where you can see typical indigenous Ifugao, Kalinga, and Bontoc architecture and farm produce.

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(photo via Instagram, @rafroads) A colorful facade and intricate details of a structure never ceases to amaze locals and foreigners. For those who want a different kind of place to visit the Bell Church is the place to add on your list. It’s showcases Chinese culture, Buddhism, and History of China. Chinese from Baguio visit this area for special occasion but it’s open for the public to see and experience.

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(photo via Instagram, @rafroads) Valley of Colors is a line-up of colorfully-painted houses erected on the hill of Barangay Balili. It’s basically a huge artwork and one of Baguio’s newest attractions. It calls for a photo-op for the gram. You’ll see it as you enter the municipality of Trinidad.

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(photo via Shutterstock) Yes, visiting Burnham Park is still fun to do! This area is thriving of locals so if you don’t want to fight with the crowd go here on weekdays. This is also a good and fun way to exercise if you’ve been going crazy on baguio food trips. Oh ‘diba? Hitting two birds with one stone.

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(photo via Instagram, @treetop_ph) Tree Top Adventure is perfect for friends and family who want to experience nature 100 feet above the ground. It has jungle trails, suspension bridges, and a motorized canopy tour. Aside from that, Camp John Hay is a one-stop-shop if you want to eat, shop for a bargain items, have a picnic, or just look around and take photos of nature.

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(photo via Instagram, @mrcklsthr_bnrs) Instead of eating out, how about you cook something for dinner? The market is the best place to get a glimpse of the local fruits, vegetables, and other dry goods. This market prides itself of being clea, cool, cheap, and complete. We recommend you go here at the start of your trip for supplies and before you leave so that perishable goods won’t soil when you get home.

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(photo via Instagram, @hilarybiazon) Thrift shopping is something Baguio boasts of. In fact, balikbayans go here to shop for their winter clothes! We’ve had our fair share of shopping here and found classic rubber shoes in good condition, signature bags, leather, denim, accessories, and even tableware. The hunt is as exciting as the feeling of purchasing something awesome for a lower price.

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(photo via Instagram) Baguio is known to carry more varieties of fruits and vegetables since the climate is colder here so it’s best to get as much as you can for home. After you’ve picked your strawberries, ask the farmers which vegetables are also ripe for picking. You can whip up a fresh salad to to celebrate your harvest.

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(photo via Instagram, @ginasherra) Baguio’s Tam-Awan village is basically a model village with Ifugao huts and Kalinga houses that resembles how a traditional Cordillera village looks like. You can interact with locals, see work of local craftsmen, have your portrait sketched, and experience nature all in one place. It’s a refreshing scene if you really want to get to know the Cordillera culture.

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(photo via Instagram, @papatu1981) The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines (since Baguio Is the summer destination of the Philippines, I guess?) You can either have a photo op outside its gate or go inside and look at its mini museum. All items are collectibles from the past art collections and memorabilia of former presidents.

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(photo via Instagram, @officialjuday) Session Road is a home to a lot of bars and restaurants that host live performances. It’s great to visit at night and let your ears guide you to the music you’re feeling that night. Top choices are Rumours, PLANET, and The Rabbit Hole.

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(photo via Instagram) Good Shepherd Ube Jam is the go-to pasalubongs of Baguio visitors to their friends and family. But actually, there are more options to choose from like Peanut Brittle, Strawberry Jam, baked goodies, and strawberry-calamansi juice. We’re sure you won’t regret your purchases ‘cause these recipes have been around for a long time.

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(photo via Instagram, @adriannavaofficial) Mines View Park is named as such because i’s location gives you the best of view of Baguio's gold and copper mines and the Cordillera mountains. Tourists visit this place to take photos of the scenic view, shop locals goods and take photos with “Doglas” the famous St. Bernard dog hanging around the area.

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(photo via Instagram, @mtcloud) If you’re looking for a place to hang-out and read books by local authors, Mt. Cloud is your bookshop. Aside from that, they also host talks, workshops, and other mini events that would spur up your interest and knowledge in the arts.

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Nothing much happens in the place but that’s the beauty of it! This is a peaceful piece of land filled with different species of flowers, beautiful ponds, towering Pine trees, stone paths, and a few nipa huts. This is the best place to play with your camera and take photos of nature.

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