Known as "the Summer Capital of the Philippines", Baguio is a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Where else can you feel cool, refreshing air on your face in this country with constant tropical weather? Found within the Cordillera region in northern Luzon, Baguio is the city of Pines, where the cold mountain air and the locals themeselves welcome you with open arms. Places like Camp John Hay, an old American army recreational facility now re-opened to the public, and Burnham Park are some of the old Baguio favorites. Also popular for its fresh produce harvest, Baguio markets are always brimming with fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Baguio is like a shopaholic family's living room! Inventor of the ukay-ukay (thrift-shop or second-hand shop), you'll fine one-of-a-kind items here, and at cheapest prices. Baguio is truly a shopper's haven - the native wares never fail to attract attention. Make sure to visit during its Panagbenga Flower Festival, a celebration of harvest and fresh blooms. As they say, you are not a Filipino until you have visited Baguio.