Feature photo by Phoebelyn Gullunan
Baguio City is known for its rich culture. If you want a whole experience, here are the cultural attractions you should visit in Baguio City.
Must-See Cultural Attractions in Baguio City
BenCab Museum
Bencab Museum is a personal museum that houses the collection of Ben ‘BenCab’ Cabrera, Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts. The Museum is set in the midst of an organic farm with natural water features. This highlights the indigenous architecture of the Ifugao, Kalinga, and Bontoc.
Baguio Museum (Newly Renovated)
If you want to know more about the Cordillera region’s complex traditions and community, Baguio Museum is the place to go. It is where you learn more about Baguio’s historical and cultural heritage.
Tam-Awan Village
Tam-Awan Village will allow you to experience the culture of the indigenous people firsthand. If you visit Tam-Awan Village, you will not only see Ifugao huts and Kalinga houses. You can also have your portrait sketched by local artists and you can even watch the local craftsmen work, and interact with the locals.
Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden (Formerly called Diplomat Hotel)
Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden was built in 1913. It was shut down in the 80s. It was abandoned ever since and was then known to tourists and locals as a haunted house because of its eery look and feel. With its rehabilitation through the efforts of the city government, it is now called Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden and is now a place to celebrate bright and beautiful art festivals. Artists and creatives in Baguio City meet in this garden as well.
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Ili-Likha Artists Village and VOCAS Art Space Cafe (Oh my Gulay)
Ili-likha Artist Village and VOCAS Art Space is a creative space in the heart of Baguio City. This is the brainchild of film director, writer, and National Artist Eric De Guia commonly known as Kidlat Tahimik. Truly a must-see when you visit Baguio.
Museo Kordilyera
As the first ethnographic museum in the country’s north, Museo Kordilyera prides itself on gathering and conserving objects distinctive to the Cordillera area, its inhabitants, traditions, and cultures.
Easter Weaving Room, Inc
At Easter Weaving Room, Inc, you’ll be able to watch the beauty of traditional fabric weaving by the Igorots of Cordillera. You can visit this place on all days of the week and buy traditional fabric, souvenirs, and handicrafts from the natives.
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