The modern city of Baguio is located in the northern part of Luzon in Philippines. The numerous Tourist Attractions in Baguio draw innumerable visitors from across the globe. Founded in 1900 by the Americans, this city forms the governing seat of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Tourist Attractions in Baguio include several cathedrals, parks, gardens and sanctuaries.
Baguio Cathedral stands as one of the major Baguio tourist attractions. The exteriors feature a pink-colored structure. Situated on the top of a hill, this majestic cathedral features a lavishly decorated interior. The cathedral can fit in about 850 people during the Mass. There is a parking area too for the visitors.
Sightseeing in Baguio must include a visit to the Burnham Park. It has been designed by the American architect Daniel Hudson Burnham. The park includes a magnificent lake, a skating rink, a kids' playground, the Orchidarium, Igorot Garden, Rose Garden, Melvin Jones Grandstand, a Picnic Grove, the Athletic Bowl, Pine Trees of the World, Japanese Peace Tower and Sunshine Park. Apart from having a natural charm, this park offers an apt setting for recreation.
The Mines View Park is a suitable spot to view the traditional goods of the region. Hand-made jewelries, silver ornaments, hand-woven blankets and jackets, jams and other food products can be seen on display in this park. It is here where the tourists can enjoy spectacular natural views of the valleys of Cordillera and the amazing gold mines of Benguet.
A picturesque town in the Mountain Province - Sagada is one of the most marvelous tourist attractions in Baguio. This town is known for the numerous graves. The cascading Bokong Waterfall adds up to the natural beauty of the place. The studio of Eduardo Masferres is another attraction in this region. The Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Mount Santo Tomas and Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary are few more fabulous tourist attractions in Baguio.
However, one must not miss out the other plush parks in the city of Baguio. To mention them, these are Rizal Park, Panagbenga Park and People's Park. The Lourdes Grotto, Camp John Hay, The Bell Church and The Mansion are other tourist attractions in Baguio.
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