Cheap thrills to do in Baguio City

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This year, the City that I've been born and raised to has been swarmed with tourists. All of them rooting for that breeze juncture of the highland. Other than going to La Preza or eating strawberry taho, there are other else to do in the Summer Capital in less bucks enough to attenuate your Pasalubong budget.

1. Jogging over Treadmills 

The pavements in Baguio City is like a woman's mood; it goes up and down. That is why it is much exciting to get fit in this city rather than being stuck up in tread mills. If you want to jog on a flat pavement there are a lot I cannot reccommend you with because I don't jog that much. Also becasue Athletic Bowl is under rehabiltation. Do jog around the famous parks like around Burnham Lake and Wright Park.

isn't it motivating to jog with these guys? They're chants are fun to hear,too!

2. Hike  to the Mt. Sto. Tomas

Just how you get to La Preza, that's how you will get to Mt. Sto. Tomas. Also, no fee is required. After you get to the radar, feel free to see the reservoir or climb down to look for the mummy caves where skeletons still remains (lurks) beneath. Ride on a jeepney that is labelled as Mt. Cabuyao, Apugan or Sto.Tomas, stop by the police station and start trekking on your way up.

3. Engage a game of chess in the Igorot Park with some rusty experts. (Also,they might give a free momma.)
Feeling a little whiz? Hit the Igorot Park to play chess of old folks. Though the challenge is a little serious. Also, they are friendly so ask them for a few piece of betel nut.

4. Go on a river swim in the Camp 4 Hydro Falls

There are a lot of good streams or rivers in Baguio City, but one place would be satisfying. Rather than being satisfiend on your pissed flavored hotel pool, have a trip in Kennon Road Camp 4, Hydro Falls. The water current will excite and the welcoming cold of the water will make you plunge deeper. WARNING: If you're in the fall, don't attempt on a cliff jump. Save it on your on a Puerto Gallera trip (or wherever similar).

5. Visit Parks.
Burnham Park (Biking and Boating costs, though) Pacdal, Mines View, Lourdes Grotto, Diplomat Hotel and Panagbenga Park offers good views. What else? They have no entrance fees!

6. Watch a weaving demo at Eastern Weaving on Easter School.
It isn't as boring as you think but if you think so, what can you expect on something that comes free?

7. Take a long walk on Leonard wood, Legarda Road at night.

Baguio's brisk walk are best enjoyed at night with a cuppa joe on your hand. Whether alone or with company, the breeze will surely spice you. Don't forget to passby the spooky whitehouse on Leonard Wood--alone.

8. Galleries for Art and Culture

VOCAS is a cafe situated at the La Azotea building in the uppermost floor. There is no fee and watch out for gallery exhibits. The cafe gives you the zest of the Cordillera art and culture. If you have grand money to spare, try their food like the Puttanesca and Tanglad tea.
Emilio Aguinaldo museums requires tips only or if you're a jerk, it is free.

 9. Watch free indie cinema
Hill Station Cinmatheque is not only fragrant, but offers free indie cinema viewing. Always look out for their scheduled film run.

10. Make friends.
You know, the good thing about staying in Baguio are the locals. Though, because Baguio City has become the melting pot of different ethnicity that you can't tell them apart. If you're lucky and friendly, you can find a keeper. Someone who could tell you where to buy the pure strawberry jam and could take you to a kanyaw dance or will offer you their hot boiled kamote. Respect them and you'll have a friend when you get back.