A visit to the City of Pines will not be complete without going to Strawberry Farm Baguio.
Getting off our service van, a busy local market confronted us. Different stalls were parading various commodities. The cold weather was being tampered by the summer heat as we went around. My eyes instantly tried to look for Strawberry Farm Baguio. “Where is it?”, I even asked. From one of the stalls, we saw a narrow passage way that we thought might lead us to the farm.
And we were right. At the back of the market was the popular Strawberry Farm Baguio, also known as La Trinidad Strawberry Farm.
Strawberry Farm Baguio
Strawberry Farm Baguio is actually located in La Trinidad, Benguet. It is owned by the Benguet State University. Though the place primarily serves as cultivation site of Baguio strawberry, it has become a famous tourist attraction in Baguio.
As we started to navigate the farm, it was really refreshing to see that vast, green land. Despite a dry and a warmer weather, we trudged muddy pathways to see more of the farm. Strawberry picking season is from November to May.
5 Things to Do in Strawberry Farm Baguio
One of the popular things to do in Baguio is definitely strawberry picking. But aside from this activity, there are other things you can do in Strawberry Farm Baguio.
Strawberry Picking Baguio
Everyone is free to roam around the Strawberry Farm. If you want to experience picking the strawberries yourself, you just need to pay PHP250 and take home the ones you picked. If not, you can just look around and simply watch the locals do their everyday thing.
There are also strawberries that can be bought in the market in case you do not want to do the picking for a much cheaper price (price ranging from PHP150 – PHP200 per kilo). It’s a little more expensive to pick the strawberries yourself but it’s the experience that counts.
Eat Strawberry Taho and Strawberry Ice Cream
Eating strawberry taho in Baguio is definitely a must. Add the delicious strawberry ice cream, too. They are easy to find in the market or even in the streets.
Buy “Pasalubong” and Souvenirs
You can buy a lot of “pasalubong” and souvenirs in the Strawberry Farm Market including strawberry wine, famous Baguio sweets like peanut brittle, and tons of native products. Also add the delectable strawberry jam Baguio.
Buy Vegetables at Lower Prices
Aside from strawberries, you can find vegetables being sold in the farm like cabbage and cauliflower. Prices are definitely less expensive than in Manila!
See Beautiful Flowers in Bloom
Aside from strawberries and vegetables, there are also beautiful flowers that can be seen in Strawberry Farm Baguio. Just note that there are some areas where you have to pay a minimal fee for having your photo taken with the beautiful flowers as background.
Strawberry picking can be a really good bonding activity. But whether you intend to pick strawberries or not, the farm is surely one of the wonderful places to visit in Baguio.
Strawberry Farm Baguio Travel Tips
- Dress comfortably especially if you plan to go strawberry picking. Wear appropriate shoes as well because it can be muddy even if the weather is hot and dry.
- Put on sunblock. You can also wear your sunglasses and cap.
- Go to the farm early in the morning for a better strawberry picking experience.
- Take note of the strawberry season (November to May) if you really want to experience picking them.
If you have more time, visit some restaurants in Baguio. For more places to go in Baguio, check our sample Baguio itinerary.
How to Get to Strawberry Farm Baguio
Strawberry Farm is located 30 minutes away from Baguio City. The most convenient way is to take a cab. If you’re in a group, fare may not be that expensive. For a cheaper alternative, you can ride a jeepney bound to La Trinidad.
If there is one thing here, it is picking the strawberries you want. Kasi often in the markets or where I usually shop for grocery, the strawberries comes packed and they mix the good ones and the less than ideal ones.
I am glad you had a wonderful time being one of the ‘locals’ and … oh, the strawberry ice cream, they look so … TASTY!
One of the reasons why i wanna visit baguio. The strawberries really are gems. Too bad, when they reach Cebu, they become expensive as hell. I love the photos by the way.
As rainy season comes, I am in a huge desire to go back to Baguio for the colder weather. haha. Even strawberry harvesting can be limited this time but I will still buy ice cream and other strawberry dishes. Hahah
Last time I went picking, I was in Grade 4. Such a long time ago. I do not like strawberry taho. I find it too sweet to taste but I I looooove fresh strawberries and your post makes me crave for them! :). <3
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How beautiful! Thank you for the gorgeous photos of the strawberry fields and ice cream. I would love to go there and eat a big cone! Or I could just have a handful of ripe berries. Strawberries are just so tasty.
It’s been a while since I visited the Strawberry Farm. I was in Baguio last week and didn’t think of visiting! Is it strawberry season now?
Baguio is so close to my heart. And yes I agree, strawberry taho and ice cream is a must when you visit Baguio. Although for pasalubong, I would prefer to buy in the local market. I also tend to buy lots of veggies when I go there but it also end up being rotten because I wasn’t able to eat it on its shelf life. haha! looks like you had a wonderful time. 🙂
Went here last April! What I enjoys is the affordable prices of vegetables and strawberry. Would definitely go back here.
STRAWBERRY PARADISE !!! wow , so much they make from strawberries ! For me it would be just one thing to do there …eating strawberries ! I do feel a bit sorry for these people working hard , that is a tough job , mostly very poor paid for !
You got me craving for some strawberry taho. The vegetables are definitely cheaper in Baguio. I love strawberry picking as I can pick the best ones myself and I also love dipping it in chocolate. As for the pasalubongs I always but the peanut brittle and lengua. Great list and pictures too.
Those strawberries are HUGE!!! Is it just me or they’re really big? I love that everything they sell there has to do with strawberries like taho and ice cream. Haven’t been there in their farm but since you showed some photos, this got me curious. I thought all we could do there is just pick some strawberries.