People say that nature is good for the soul. Spending time enveloped in its tranquility and beauty can do wonders for anyone. Fortunately, Baguio City is filled with plenty of green spots that serve as prime areas for relaxation and healing. Some even look like they come straight out of the movies. So, if you’re looking for the ideal place to de-stress and get a moment of peace in an otherwise very busy city, here are some Baguio green spots you can check out!
Camp John Hay
Photo by Daniel Go/Flickr
Camp John Hay is probably the closest you’ll get to seeing what Baguio City looked like without the overdevelopment. Here, you’ll find the city’s Forest Bathing Trail. Forest bathing—shinrin-yoku in Japanese—means taking in the green atmosphere and renewing yourself with the natural energy of the forest. While walking this trail, you can fully immerse in the peace and tranquility that the John Hay forest offers.
Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
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The Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary is Baguio City’s secret garden that provides a haven of peace and relaxation in the midst of nature. Here, you can enjoy picnics, get-togethers with friends, and even team building activities. You can also go through their cosmic journey trail in their eco-park that walks you through 14 stations showcasing the story of how the universe came to life.
Diplomat Heritage Hill and Nature Park Garden
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The Diplomat Hotel has quite a spooky reputation despite its beautiful facade. However, behind it, you’ll find a beautiful and thriving garden filled with lush trees and colorful plants overlooking the city. It’s a perfect place for a nice little stroll to breathe in the cold, crisp air of Baguio and to relax and chill out. Combined with the hotel, this is one of the unique places that takes you to another time and place once you step into it.
Wright Park
Photo by Monica Geronilla/Flickr
Wright Park is mostly famous for its horseback riding activities. But aside from that, the park has other areas where you can simply chill and destress. One of these places is the Pool of Pines, a long rectangular pond surrounded by tall pine trees in front of the Mansion house. You can just take a little stroll around the area and clear your mind. Or you can opt to sit and relax at the Park Circle, a beautiful sitting area surrounded by vibrant plants and trees at the edge of Wright Park.