This time, we'll visit Baguio's usual tourist attractions, new ones, food trips, and the popular Northern Blossom in Atok.

These are the accommodations I've also listed while researching but Goshen Land Towers has solo-friendly rates.

I've pinned all places I've visited and wanted to visit on Google Maps. You can use this when walking from one point to another.

⏰ 02:00AM to 11:30PM (Every 2 hours)

🎟️ Fare: P1,150 (Luxury: lazy boy chairs with CR)

1. Book your ticket here:

2. Go to PITX one hour before the departure time to print out your boarding pass.

PITX is like an airport terminal with the jumbotron and boarding gates

Get your boarding pass for Solid North at Counter 5, located beside McDonald's on the ground floor, by showing your ticket from Klook.

3. Board the bus 30 minutes before the departure time

PITX also has a huge two-floor mall with a wide array of fast food restaurants, convenience stores, coffee shops, and more. Just go more than an hour before if you decide to eat breakfast here.

Comfortable recliner chairs with spacious legroom

A perk of traveling on a weekday: fewer passengers. No one was sitting beside me so I used the extra space for my bags.

The bus has a comfort room so there's no stop over and you'll arrive in Baguio faster.

Free snack and water. They also have wifi for entertainment.

⏰ From Cubao: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM

⏰ From Cubao: 02:30PM and 09:30PM

🎟️ Fare: P879 (way cheaper but they don't have good schedules for Baguio)

- If you see these two bridges, you're near the bus terminal.

- I booked the 05:00 AM trip and arrived at 09:55 AM

- It took close to 6 hours to arrive to Baguio from PITX

- From the terminal, ride a taxi to Goshen Land Towers.

- The fare is only P50

- If you can't find a taxi, you can book Grab.

- The unit I booked at Goshen Land Towers is managed by Pines Stay.

- Remember to deposit at Pines Stay's reception just infront ofGoshen Land Towers for free.

- Goshen Land Towers charges P100 every 3 hours for depositing your luggages.

- An art center full of cafes, souvenir shops, and a theater where they host weekly screenings.

- Every corner is Instagrammable!

- You can walk here from Goshen Land. (See the map in the Summary section)

🛖 A Blend of Art and Culture

You'll find artworks made from recyclable materials on every corner: hallways, cafes, stores, theaters, basta everywhere you go.

💵 A Mix of Manned and Honesty Stores

Yes! There are honesty stores here where you can simply take anything you want and leave your payment in the box or send it via GCash.

😋 Food and Coffee

- If you start to feel hungry or in need of a coffee kick while exploring the village, there are multiple cafes inside to choose from.

- All menus are displayed at the entrance so you can conveniently choose which restaurant to visit.

Little Milkyway Vegan Cafe stood out the most for me so I had to try it.

☕️ Little Milkyway Vegan Cafe

This cafe serves delicious vegan meals. I'm not vegan but I always lean toward healthy options when available.

Orders:

🍛 P180 - Adobo Rice Meal

Slow cooked tofu and potato in adobo seasoning with rice and salad

🥤 P130 - Iced Latte

Creamy blend of espresso and milk

Super affordable! I love the food, coffee, and vibe of the place!

Located at the heart of Baguio City within Session Road and in front of SM Baguio.

This is near Ili-Likha Artists Village. Walk to Session Road and take the Baguio Cathedral Stairs.

Baguio Cathedral Stairs in the morning and at night.

There's also a Sky Zone at the parking spot that features an overlooking view of the city, a cafe, and pasalubong shops.

Ang nagpaalam ka na magpapalamig ka lang sa mall pero dito sa SM Baguio. 😆

- SM Baguio is probably the most energy-efficient mall in the Philippines.

- The mall only relies on natural ventilation and daylight.

- It operates without air conditioning and only uses artificial lighting at night

Go straight to the roofdeck to witness the panoramic view of Baguio City and Burnham Park.

You can also see the bus terminal from here.

View of SM Baguio from Burnham Park and Baguio Night Market.

- Solo-friendly rates

- I paid P7,720 for 5 nights or P1,544 per night

- Goshen Land Towers has a lot of units.

- This is the exact condotel I've booked:

- This condotel is just 5 to 15-minute walk from food trips in Session Road, SM, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, and terminals bound to all popular tourist destinations.

- I've been to Baguio close to 10 times and I learned to stay slightly away from the heart of the city to avoid the noisy traffic.

Lobby area

Elevator

They will send your the code to their key box and you can self check-in to the room.

Full room view with a comfortable twin bed and the following:

A large and small cabinets for long stays

Electric fan only. Most accommodations in Baguio don't have an aircon. You won't need it.

Table with TV for dining and working. The room also comes with microwave oven and coffee maker.

View of the balcony every time you wake up.

Private toilet and shower with heater

The building's roof deck offers a beautiful view of Baguio City and a swimming pool that you most likely won't use because of the cold weather. 😆 (See the first photo above)

There are convenient stores, milk tea, and snack houses on the ground floor.

Silog and pares meals worth P100 if you're on a budget.

Apparel shops, saloons, and art classes

These are the accommodations I've also listed while researching but Goshen Land Towers has solo-friendly rates.

I've tried all the activities here during my previous visits, so I decided to skip everything this time. I just wanted to relax and watch other people enjoy the activities.

If you're a first-timer in Baguio, I highly recommend trying all the activities in Burnham Park.

I'll share the updated rates below.

🍓 Strawberry Taho

Before you start roaming around the park, consume Baguio's energy drink: Strawberry Taho.

Only P50 with huge chunks of fresh strawberries.

🚴 Go Kart

My favorite activity in Burnham Park!

Fees:

P75 - Go Kart Single (30 minutes)

P100 - BMX and Mountain Bike (1 hour)

P150 - Tandem and Tri Bike (1 hour)

P200 - Quadcycle (1 hour)

🦢 Boat Ride at Burnham Park Lake

- Another favorite activity in Burnham Park!

- Baguio can switch from sunny to foggy very quickly.

Boat rental starts at only P200 for 30 minutes

- There are various options: row boats, paddle boats, swan-themed, seahorse-themed, and more.

- Every corner of the lake offers different kinds of boats.

- Although the swan boats are the most popular, I suggest exploring the entire lake first before choosing.

🛼 Burnham Park Skating Rink

Fees:

🎟️ P50 - Rink Fee (if you have your own)

🛼 P100 - Roller Skates

⛸️ P200 - In-line Skates or Roller Blades

- You need to wear socks or buy for P50

- Optional: helmet (P30), elbow and knee pads (P50), and wrist guard (P25)

🦺 Igorot Costume

The costume is only P50

⚽️ Melvin Jones Grandstand

- You'll see people playing soccer or practicing group dances for school.

- This is where the highlight of the Panagbenga Festival dance competition takes place.

- One of my favorite restaurants in Baguio

- It's located just outside Burnham Park, near the Skating Rink.

Go-To Orders:

🍖 P420 - Lomo Ribs

From the menu: "Oven-baked, grilled barbecued pork ribs served with Cascade Salad, house blend barbecue sauce. Choice of mashed potatoes or organic brown rice.""

🥤 P90 - Calamansi Iced Tea

🍨 P290 - Dessert Nacho

From the menu: "Scoops of vanilla icecream, strawberries, and coulis served with cinnamon-sugar-dusted nacho chips.""

Tips:

- This place can get packed very quickly, especially during peak seasons and rush hours, which results in longer serving times.

- I've experienced this on my previous visits so I decided to go on a weekday and have an early dinner at 05:30 PM.

They are already experts at handling lines:

- They have a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing waiting area.

- They strictly enforce one door for entrance and another for exit. Smart move!

They have limited parking and a coffee shop you can visit after your meal.

They serve wide variety of options: cakes, pastries, bread, beverages, breakfast meals, pasta, soup, sandwich, and salad.

Sample Order: P252

🥐 P60 - Creamy Tuna Empanada

🍰 P65 - Lemon Pound Cake

🥤 P127 - White Latte Over Ice

Here's how to get there like a local in 3 easy steps:

1. If you're coming from Session Road, head to Baguio Market.

2. Cross the overpass bridge on the right and enter Baguio Market.

3. Exit at Kayang Street, turn left, and walk straight ahead until you find the Lourdes Domican.

That's it. The fare is only P13. Don't forget to tell the driver to drop you off at the Old Diplomat Hotel.

Aside from being branded as one of the most haunted and abandoned hotels, the place offers a beautiful overlooking view of Baguio and serves as a good side trip before visiting Mirador Heritage and Eco Park.

It is also being renamed Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden.

- From the road, it will take a 5-minute walk to reach the entrance.

- Good exercise in the morning and the cool weather makes it enjoyable.

🎟️ The entrance fee is only P10.

Parking Fees for 2 hours:

🚙 P35 - Cars and Van

🚌 P40 - Tourist Vans and Buses

🛵 P10 - Motorcycle

The facade of the hotel

View from the place

Check the garden and gazebos at the back.

The comfort room is well-designed and has its own garden. They charge P9 per use.

- Go back to road where you started.

- Ride the jeep to Mirador Heritage and Eco Park for P13.

- Go down at the baranggay hall.

- The park is huge.

- You can buy snacks and water here before entering.

🎟️ Entrance fee: P100

⏰ Open from 07:30AM to 05:00PM

📸 Take a photo of the map at the entrance so you won't miss important spots

⛩️ Mirador Peace Memorial

- The famous traditional Japanese torii gate with panoramic view of Baguio

- Notice the long line of white benches. It can get crowded here and the place is open so bring an umbrella.

🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Inspired by the Arashimaya Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan

🌕 Blue Moon Gate

Moon chairs with overlooking views

This is the last spot before you exit the park.

🏞️ Panoramic Views

Witness houses and buildings right beside the clouds.

🙏 Wishing Well

Wish ka na magkajowa ka na! 😆

🛖 Ifugao Houses

Made of wood from the forests and some are constructed without nails.

🌺 Flower Garden

The pathways are walled with flowers and plants

🛖 Rest Areas

Benches are scattered around the park to help you catch your breath between spots.

🙏 Retreat House

This is not available for the public. We can't enter the retreat house.

👋 Exit

This can be another entrance point if you're starting at the Grotto first.

🚐 Ride the Jeepney Back to City Proper

Wait outside of the Grotto and ride the jeep for only P13.

Walk to Session Road and you can easily navigate this restaurant using Google Maps.

Restaurant Hours:

- 11AM to 7PM (Mon, Wed, Thu)

- 11AM to 8PM (Fri, Sat, Sun)

- Closed on Tuesday

They are located on the 5th floor of the building and there is no elevator just in case you're bringing seniors

😋 Saksakan na Sisig

- Vegetarian sisig made of tofu, onions, garlic & chili, served with red rice & sunnyside up egg for P225

- 10% service charge

🤔 More Table Options

Explore the restaurant while waiting for your order.

🏠 Yellow House

My favorite spot is the yellow house and the garden

🛖 Igorot Village

🪴 Plants Everywhere

🧑‍🎨 Art Works

- After having lunch at Oh My Gulay, go to Landbank on F. Calderon Street.

- Ride the Mines View Park jeep for P13

- This building is the drop off point.

- The terminal going back to Baguio is just beside this building.

🟣 Ube Taho

Buy Ube Taho for P50 before entering the park

🎟️ Entrance

Entrance Fees:

- P10 for adults and children (13 years old and above)

- P10 for kids (3 to 12 years old)

- Free for kids below 2 years old

🏞️ View Deck

The highlight here is view of the abandoned mining site.

You can rent a binocular for P30

🏇 Horse Back Photoshoot

Unlimited picture for P50.

🦺 Igorot Costume

Also unlimited picture for P50.

🦑 Seafood and Corn Skewers

Snacks if ever you get hungry while exploring the park.

🌺 Plants and Flowers

You can buy flowers, plants, and seeds as pasalubong.

🛍️ Shop for Pasalubong

There are pasalubong stores inside and outside of the park.

Mines View Park is also famous for the Good Sheperd ube jam made by nuns.

The famous Bagiuo broom and patotoy. 😆

Strawbery keychains for only P10 or 12 for P100.

🚐 Back to Baguio

Go back to Sunstar 88 building and ride the jeep to The Mansion and Wright Park for P13.

The jeep will stop right in front of The Mansion.

The Pine Tree Garden is located in front of The Mansion.

⛲️ Fountain and Pergola

🏇 Horse Back Riding

Take the stairs to the horse stables.

Fees:

- P300 for 30 minutes

- P600 for 1 hour

Rate with Guide:

- P900 per hour for walking tour

- P1,200 per hour for a rider guide on another horse for faster pace

Where To Go?

- 1 Hour - Around the park

- 2 Hours - Marlboro Country

- 3 Hours - Japanese Trail

🛍️ Shop for Pasalubong

There are stores beside the pergola and horse stables.

Ride the jeepney back to Baguio, located just outside of the horse stable.

- Although the branch in front of the city hall is the most popular due to its location near Burnham Park, the Legarda branch is the most beautiful.

- Enter through their Bukang Street entrance if you're going with a senior citizen to avoid the stairs at the Legarda entrance, or if you're driving a car, as the parking is located there.

Experience Sakura Trees in Baguio 🌸

Sample Order:

😋 P250 - K-Bulgogi Tapa (Korean thinly sliced beef, marinated in sweet and salty soy in garlic rice with egg)

🍓 P195 - Strawberry Matcha Latte

Value for money considering the taste and the vibe of the cafe! 👌

I'm assuming this cafe can get super crowded as there are two counters: one at the Legarda entrance on the bottom floor and another at the Bukang entrance on the top floor.

Variety of table options:

A cafe I found while walking in Session Road.

Sample Order:

P65 - Tuna Turnover

P60 - Mini Cinnamon Delight

P65 - Apple Strudel (apple with cinnamon filling)

P65 - Brewed Coffee

More chairs on the second floor with a view of the Session Road.

The most beautiful street in Baguio.

You'll pass here on the way to the terminal and it's free.

This street is always busy. I would highly recommend to go very early in the morning so you can take photos properly.

You can also visit at night when people are busy at the Baguio Night Market.

Some artworks are hidden on the steel sliding door and can only be seen when you visit after the store closes.

🚐 How To Get There?

Go to Abanao Street infront of BPI, Security Bank, and A Hotel.

Just mention that you're going to Igorot Stone Kingdom. The fare is only P14.

The jeeps drop you off right in front of the entrance. This is also the stop for jeeps going back to the city proper.

🎟️ Entrance Fees

P130 - Adults

P100 - Kids (4 to 12 years old)

P100 - Senior or PWD with ID

Free - Kids (3 and below)

🏰 Main Attraction

There's a viewing deck on the top floor of the Black Kingdom. Great cardio in the morning! 😆

Try crossing the golden bridge

The crowd count starts to grow quickly after 8AM even on weekdays.

⛏️ Igorot Gold Mine

📸 Picture Taking Stations

Igorot Custome Rental for P50.

Picture taking with the horse or dog for P50 (single) or P100 (group).

😋 Food

There also a lot of food choices outside and inside of the kingdom.

You can eat breakfast, lunch, and snacks here.

🛍️ Pasalubong

Wide variety of pasalubong options: Igorot Costume, native slippers, strawberry jams, Igorot Stone Kingdom mugs and ref magnets, and many others.

Just a minute walk from Igorot Stone Kingdom is a village that showcases art, Ifugao houses, and cultural dances.

Appreciate the artworks on the walls of the village.

The entrance fee is P100 and take a photo of the village map so you won't miss any spots.

🐠 Koi and Wishing Pond

Toss a coin and make a wish.

🦺 Cultural Dance

There are cultural dance presentations every 30 minutes. Just give donations.

😋 Restaurant

They serve food and coffee here but most visitors eat at theFarmer's Daughter Restaurant, the next place that we will be visiting.

👩‍🎨 Art Works

There's a also a dedicated area for art works.

🏞️ Hike and Viewpoint

Tamawan means "viewpoint". It's only a 10-minute hike to reach the viewpoint and there are rest areas in between.

Go down for lunch.

Sample Order: Etag Pinikpikan (P230) and rice (P30)

It's like chicken tinola but contains roasted chicken.

The interior is dominantly wooden which gives it a kubo vibe.

Very affordable and quality menu!

Their cashier counter is really cool! It's made of a front engine compartment and wheels.

Ride the jeep going back to the city proper just outside of the restaurant.

Go to the jeepney terminal in front of Baguio City Hall and Travelite Express Hotel.

The fare is P13 and you'll be dropped off right in front of the entrance.

Go inside, pass by the thrift shops, and continue walking until you find the main entrance.

The church has an entrance fee of P20 for the upkeep of the place.

⛪️ Church

Upon entering the grand arc, you'll be greeted with the water lily pond and the church.

🌿 The Garden

Take the stairs going to the pagodas. The beautiful garden and the cool air makes the walk more enjoyable.

🏞️ Pagoda and View Deck

The pagodas also offer a view deck featuring the town of La Trinidad.

More angles from the view deck.

👋 Descend

- Time to go down, walk back to the main road, and walk to Valley of Colors.

- You can also ride the jeep but it's not that far.