Because of its high altitude, Baguio City is one of the coolest places in the Philippines. It is known as the Philippines’ summer capital because the best time to visit is during the summer, when the temperature in metro Manila reaches 37°C/98.6°F. There are many tourist attractions in Baguio City, including a botanical garden, Mines View Park, Wright Park, where you can ride a horse, Burnham Park, where you can ride a boat or a bike, and the mansion where the President of the Philippines stays when he visits. You can also go mountain climbing (Baguio is surrounded by beautiful mountains) and don’t forget to buy some souvenirs because this city is famous for its beautiful wooden crafts.

In addition, this is where you’ll find the best the world’s best halayang ube or purple yam jam. And can you guess who makes it? Believe it or not, the nuns at Good Shepherd, a nearby convent, make the best jam ever. They are also well-known for their delectable and sweet strawberry jam.

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