Arriving at Wright Park Baguio, we only have a few minutes to spare at the place. And it maybe just another photo-op for us at the time but it was definitely a memorable one.
“You can’t park there because you will be blocking the way.”, a security guard told our tour guide when he saw our service van stopped at one side of Wright Park Baguio. After politely promising him that we won’t stay long and carefully positioning our vehicle so as not to be an obstacle to other tourists, the security guard finally let our service van parked at the side.
Wright Park Baguio History
Wright Park Baguio was named after its architect Governor Luke E. Wright. It was one of the recreational facilities built during the American occupation in the Philippines.
Wright Park Baguio
We then hurriedly made quick snaps at the so-called Pool of Pines just near the park entrance. The Pool of Pines is a long, rectangular pool surrounded by beautiful flowers. The entire Wright Park Baguio, on the other hand, is decorated by tall pine trees. Just like The Mansion, it is really one of the beautiful places in Baguio that make a good photo-op venue.
If you have much time to spare, go for a leisure walk at The Wright Park Baguio. The refreshing sight of nature and the cold weather is a perfect combination that can surely calm your senses. If you’re traveling with family, there’s a portion at The Wright Park where ponies can be rented for a ride. Riding the ponies is especially popular among the kids.
From Wright Park Baguio, make sure to cross the street and take a glimpse at The Mansion. The Mansion serves as the official summer palace of the president of the Philippines after it was rehabilitated as it was damaged during the Second World War.
Aside from these two beautiful and historical sites, don’t forget to explore other places to go in Baguio like the Mines View Park and Strawberry Farm. Baguio food trip is also a good idea! For more places, check our sample Baguio itinerary.
How to Get to Baguio from Manila
Some people enjoy the long drives from Manila to Baguio. But commuting to Baguio is also easy. Just go to Cubao, Quezon City and you can find two bus terminals, Victory Liner and Genesis Transport. They have scheduled trips to Baguio and even offer first class rides that will make your long commute not only convenient but comfortable as well.
