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Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon. It was established by the
Americans in the year 1900 at the locale of an Ibaloi village called Kafagway.
Baguio City has several names by which it is referred to by the common folk.
It is located in the high mountain ranges of the Cordillera. Baguio is known
as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, and the City of Pines. The temperate
climate of Baguio provides the traveler with plenty of opportunities for Excursions
near to Baguio. The strategic location of Baguio keeps the place rather cool
as compared to the rest of the country. This makes living in Baguio extremely
comfortable.
Baguio is fresh and delightful - you can smell the pine on the valley before
you are able to see them. An excursion near to Baguio is a unique way to commence
your journey in this gem of a city. The smell is clean and crisp and exploring
the city is a unique experience. It was not until the Second World War that
the Americans established a recreational area for the service men. This was
known as the Camp John Hay. It is one of the most pleasant of the excursions
near to Baguio, replete with an 18-hole golf course and a world class resort.
The Mines View Park is located at the extreme northeast of Baguio. It offers
a spectacular panorama of Benguet's gold and copper mines. Located to the east
of Baguio is The Mansion, the official summer residence of the President of
the Philippines. The structure was rebuilt by the government of the country
in 1947 when it had undergone massive renovation.
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