Benguet is known for being the home of Baguio City. The capital is La Trinidad from where the manufacturer of vegetables and strawberries came from.
Benguet folks believe in the existence of unseen beings that arise from the sky world and underworld and thought that they have a power over man. The home of the scenic and fascinating sights in the country.
Here is a list of the top attractions in Benguet Philippines.
Top Attractions in Benguet Philippines
1. La Trinidad Strawberry Farm
La Trinidad Strawberry Farm – the producer of strawberries where you can visit the fields and go on picking. The price of strawberry is very expensive but the experience of getting it from the field is already enjoyable.
You can also buy some homemade strawberry jam, ube jam, (purple yam) homemade delicacies and souvenir items at lower price compared to those in the market.
2. Mt. Pulag
Mt. Pulag – is one of the top attractions in Benguet Philippines. It is the highest mountain in Luzon and the third highest in the Philippines. It has enormous groves of dwarf bamboo grasses that covers the rolling summit.
Mt. Pulag is also the home of at-risk species like cloud cat, deer, wild pigs, dove and many other endangered species. You can also witness the stunning sunrise and sunset on top of the mountain and the cloud formations often appears as far as your eyes could see.
3. Tekip falls
Tekip Falls – is one of the legion waterfalls found in Bakun, Benguet Ara that measures more than 120 feet high. It rapids like a giant curtain of water with small and surface falls icy-cold water.
If you want to freshen up yourself at its base or dip into the pools to relish the beauty and feel the effect of the falls. You can visit the falls from June to December or during rainy season to witness the falls display of full strength and the amazing waterfalls.
4. Aran Cave
Aran Cave – is also a popular tourist attractions in Benguet Philippines. This cave is named after a giant called Aran that the people in that place says that he is used to live in the area and was responsible for the vanishing of workers during the making of the Kennon Road.
You can see at least three waterfalls inside the cave which cascades on fresh pools that is icy cold and crystal clear waters. It is located in Tuba, Benguet.
5. Asin Hot Spring
Asin Hot Spring – this hot spring was vent from crack and direct flow of water to Tuel River and the hoses was place to channel the hot water pools that in made by man.
It is located in Tuel, Tublay and by going into the spring you can also hike at Bayobok Falls.
6. Mt. Amanayaw Falls
Mt. Amanayaw – one of the highest mountain in Kibungan, Benguet. You can see some shrubs and trees that grow in the peak and also the amazing view of the surroundings rivers, mountains and landscapes.
It is the home of some endangered species like cloud rat and civet cat. Some tourist and predators are able to climb this peak to witness the breathtaking view.
7. Rocky Wall of Beauties
Rocky Wall of Beauties – it is located in Brgy. Tacadang, Kibungan Benguet duplicates the Grand Canyon of United States wherein a perfect and simple rock formation and cliffs govern entire landscape.
It is also known as the “Switzerland of Benguet” wherein tourist and locals are amaze and to gather mountaineers and adventurers to witness the beauty of the peak.
Some of the waterfalls are arise during rainy days and measures 500 meters high which makes this place another top tourist spots in Benguet Philippines.
8. Badi Falls
Badi Falls – this fascinating falls is increasing in ecotourism that is located in Kapangan, Benguet. It measures 30 meters high and the shape of the pools are very deep that fits for swimming.
It also offers exciting effects that the waters are crystal-clear and cold. If you want to experience the trail even if it is long and winding just to see the captivating views of green forests and grassy mountains.
9. Longog Cave
Longog Cave – it is one of the various caves found in Kapangan, Benguet that is available and if you want to reach the entrance of the cave, you have to hike for 20 minutes.
You have to hang onto rock openings and vent. Inside the cave, you will see some of the rock formations like stalactite and stalagmite and also some pools.
10. Mt. Tabuyoc
Mt. Tabuyoc – the second highest mountain in Luzon and it rises more than 2, 842 MASL. Hikers frequently narrate as “Monkey Trail” that you need to hang onto the vines and crawl on rocks. It is near to Buguias, Benguet closest to Mt. Pulag.
A beautiful province not to be missed indeed and check out some of the top attractions in Benguet Philippines, you surely will not be disappointed.
