2.1.4+Baguio

===Baguio City, Philippines=== Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines. It is the most popular tourist spot of the Philippines because of its relatively cool climate.

Burnham Park
This park is situated at the very heart of Baguio City. You can enjoy boating, biking or simply sit and relax. **Baguio City Cathedral** The Baguio Cathedral, a majestic church located on top of a hill in the heart of the city. **Camp John Hay** Camp John Hay is popularly known as “Little America of the Philippines .” It is used to be the rest and recreational facility for employees of the military and Department of Defense of the United States.

The Mansion
The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. The Mansion is located on the eastern part of the city and in front of the Mansion is the Wright Park. The mansion was built in 1908 for U.S. governor-generals.

Wright Park
Directly across The Mansion is Wright Park that features the much photographed Baguio landmark, the “Pool of Pines”. One will see a gazebo and a long flight of stairs down the hill leading to the Riding Circle, where hundreds of ponies are for hire.

Mines View Park
Located at the extreme northeast side of the city, past The Mansion and Wright Park, Mines View Park used to boast of a spectacular view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines and the Cordillera Mountains.

Baguio Botanical Garden
Also known as the Igorot Village, it showcases the native houses of the different Cordillera tribes. Tourists can usually take pictures with the Igorot tribesmen dressed in their traditional costume. It is also the home of the Baguio Arts Guild. **Philippine Military Academy** Since 1905, the PMA has made its home here in various locations, Camp Henry T Allen, Teachers Camp until it transferred to a sprawling 373-hectare compound in Loakan, Fort del Pilar about 10 kilometers south of downtown Baguio in 1950.

Lourdes Grotto
The Lourdes Grotto is another Catholic shrine and place of meditation in Baguio. It is located on a high hill in the western part of Baguio City where you will find the image of the Lady of Lourdes.