Made famous by the movie Rescue At Dawn. This is the memorial dedicated for those that participated…read morein the most successful rescue operations during WWII. US Rangers accompanied by filipino guerrillas forces conducted the raid that rescued 516 POW's from sure death under the Japanese. If you ever find yourself in this part of the Philippines. Take time to visit this memorial. It could use a little TLC but whomever designed it definitely captures the significance of that raid that took place in the dawn hours of that faithful day. The rooftop memorial has an hour by hour breakdown of the events that took place surrounding a sundial design. Take a glimpse from the satellite view. This Ninja marks this historical sight as a must see!

I was wondering who would put this lion here, it's like an unintended tourist attraction. Well I…read morefound out the original was place here in the 1970s by the Lions Club of Baguio, dud !!! But I was told upkeep was off and on and so was the painting of the lion from clownish looking cartoon until the the mayor of Baguio got funding to maintain it. Then in 2020 after a some patch up and a fresh paint job to make it look like a lion it become an Instagram-able, traffic stopping spot on the main highway up north of Baguio.

Every time you go to Baguio on Hwy 54, you will see this famous lions head. This was created for a…read moreproject by the Lions Club of Baguio. There is more history to learn about once you walk up to the lion head. Just the thing to do traveling towards Baguio City. There are a few side street markets to shop at as well.[109/100]

02/25/25 - A perfect day in Baguio 71 degrees & s to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. My sister…read morein law is from Baguio Philippines. While we were in the Philippines we took a trip to the mountains to see her brother & made a stop @ Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.

I love visiting old historical sites including churches! If…read moreyou come here be prepared to climb! I come here during typhoon season so it was very empty and was sprinkling. On the way up there are vendors along the way selling candles and offerings. I think there's a different way to get up there by motor but why not climb the stairs *DO IT FOR THE EXPERIENCE* lol. You get a really great view up there so great for photo ops

Hours, Mon - Sun: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm…read more Grandad (Philippine Scouts) survived the 111+ KM Death March from Mariveles Bataan to Capa's Camp O'Donnel POW camp. He died here with thousands of American and Filipino POWs. Today, in the same location is this very peaceful place. Each tree was planted for each soldier who died here. The Capas National Shrine in Barangay Navy, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines was built by the Philippine government as a memorial to Allied soldiers who died at Camp O'Donnell at the end of the Bataan Death March during the Second World War. The site is a focus for commemorations on Valour Day, an annual observance held on 9 April--the anniversary of the surrender of US and Philippine forces to the Imperial Japan in 1942. There is also a memorial to the Czechs who died fighting alongside the Filipinos and US soldiers. The area where the Bataan Death March ended was proclaimed as "Capas National Shrine" by President Corazon Aquino on 7 December 1991. On 9 April 2003, a 70-metre obelisk and new memorial wall were unveiled on the grounds of the former interment camp. The obelisk is surrounded by a three-segmented, black marble wall engraved with the names of the Filipinos known to have died during the Death March. There are also statistics about the total numbers of prisoners and deaths, together with poems for peace. Nearby, there are three smaller memorials to the countries whose nationals died at the camp: the Philippines, the United States, and the Czech Republic (then Czechoslovakia). A few hundred meters from the Obelisk is a garden separated from the rest of the shrine by a creek that can be crossed via a hanging bridge. The relics of an old train and railings are also located in the shrine complex.

Famously called the Summer Capital of the Philippines…read more But maybe not anytime soon. Climate change is evidently happening. People don't usually wear shorts during the month of November and December but when I was there recently I was wearing shorts. It was warm. This is not how I remember the city. It is very congested and polluted nowadays. Traffic is at its worst. You're better off walking around to places. Especially during long weekends, expect a lot of crowd. So better not head to the city. Visitors usually come during Flower Festival - that is the whole month of February. While they're here they visit the land marks - Mines View Park, Mansion House, Burnham Park & Lake, Botanical Garden, Camp John Hay and other places outside the city. They usually close Session road every Sunday for Farmers Market. Every night from 9pm to 2am, they close a section of the Harrison Road to give way for the market vendors.

The Mansion. Mine's View Park. Good Shepherd Convent. SM City Baguio. Burnham Park. Mount Costa…read more Night Market. Penagbenga festival (if you time it right.) Just some of the places to hit during a visit. And it's a great city to go to if the heat of the lowlands are just too overwhelming. I'm blessed to have friends and family to stay with during a visit. For those who aren't as lucky as me, there is a variety of accommodations with reasonable prices. I love this city. I'd visit again at first opp.

I can't stress enough the importance of letting kids roam free on natural settings. My god, they…read moreneed trees, fresh air, flowers, sunlight! I know that parents these days are afraid of so many things out there -humans, mosquitoes, the air but there are places where you can brings your kids to...(enter abrupt segue to Camp Ikapudi) yes, Camp Ikapudi! Here you can let your kids run around, play with ducks, actually touch insects and roll on the grass. I wish more parents would realize why bringing their kids to the mall would only encourage consumerism and materialism. I know we don't have a lot of accessible green spaces but it takes a little effort to reach places like Camp Ikapudi or the Sta. Elena Fun Farm. Both places albeit far from each other were both made for a single cause: to bring kids back to nature.

Dubbed as the official summer place of the President of the Philippines, it really is just…read moresomething to see, take pictures off, ogle at and nothing more. But it really is a sight to see when visiting Baguio. There were rumors of tours available to the public. Sadly, the rumors aren't true as it wasn't an option on our last visit. However, the gates are open for everyone to come in and enjoy the lush greenery (or brownery, depending on the season) surrounding the house. Just don't stray too far away from the gate - the house is still guarded by well-trained security with big guns who will not hesitate to use 'em if needed. It's been over 30 years since I last set eyes on this place. It's kinda nice to learn it hasn't changed. Some things are better left untouched.

Besides it being a landmark in the Philippines, because this is where the President stays every…read moretime they visit Baguio, there's not much to see but the building itself. It is a gated area & there are guards all around. It's definitely a site see if you are visiting Baguio.

The first challenge is finding your way there. You need to take the road behind Aqua Planet, then…read morethere is a dirt road that will take you to the village where the tour guides live. Drive to the end of the village and inquire at the sari sari store. There's a small clearing where you can park your car. You'll be asked to sign into their log book and pay the 150 peso admission fee. Make sure you go with a local who speaks Tagalog, or even better Kapampangan, so you don't get taken advantage of. THE GOOD - you can pick up bottled water and snacks at the sari-sari store if you forget to bring some. - the tour guides are patient and won't rush you along. - many sections of the trail are shaded - You'll run into water striders, butterflies, beautiful dragonflies and carabao. - the water is clear and cool - Aside from the rare airplane flying above, it is quiet and peaceful. THE BAD - the area near the falls are pretty clean but the area of the river where the locals wash their laundry is littered with trash -vandals have left their mark on the rock face near the falls. - Rocky terrain - the falls are small THE BEST - the hanging bridge that spans the lahar fields. - Being close to nature - no other hikers around during the early morning hours during the week - short, cheap hike that's near the city TIPS - go early morning on a weekday to avoid the heat and the crowds - avoid the Summer months when it's their peak season BRING - extra shoes and clothes because you will get wet. - sunscreen a hat and mosquito repellent - lots of water