How bad is traffic in Baguio City, Benguet?

I have been living in Baguio for more than 10 years, and I must say there are a lot more positive aspects than negative ones. The people are among the nicest you’ll ever meet, and the city is rich in culture. There are many historical places to visit, and the chilly air, especially during the night, is a plus. The only drawback of living here is the traffic, and the city is quite overpopulated.

Baguio City has many lots of tourists all the time, that is why traffic is really heavy in our place. They should also be able to adapt with the cold weather in Baguio. People I Baguio City also take their traditions seriously, that is why it is important to respect them.

If moving to Baguio City, you should know these tips on how to help you adjust more to its culture. First, do not just throw your trash in the streets, no matter how small, since the local residents abhor this. Second, never assume that all locals are “Igorots”, as not all come from the highlands, and there are different tribes in the Cordilleras. And finally, if you have a car, be sensitive with traffic system around the city by watching out for traffic signs, because you don’t want to embarrass yourself and be called a “tourist”.

People who are interested in moving to Baguio should know the weather is frequently bipolar and in most days, it’s always cold. It’s also a city where many tourists around the world would visit because of its cold weather, however, you should also take note that the population in the city is incredibly big due to the influx of students coming from different provinces. be prepared for traffic and extremely crowded streets.

Baguio City is the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its cool weather. It caters to a lot of tourists year-round, but most especially during summer. Hence, to move to the city, be aware of the influx of tourists causing traffic jams. Even if one has his/her own wheels, it would not be so easy to move around the city.

The weather in Baguio City is different from other cities in the Philippines. Baguio City is a cold city that is why a lot of tourists go there. And also, there is always a heavy traffic in my city everyday and night.

Baguio City is in the north of Luzon Region, the coldest city in the Philippines. Most of residents are from different Indigenous groups/tribes, thus, they should learn how to respect its culture. Baguio was designed by the American architect Daniel Burnham only to accommodate 30,000 people. But because of its beauty, more and more people are migrating to the place. If you look at the mountains surrounding the city, you will only find houses. The trees are replaced with colorful houses. There are houses on top of the hills and even as far as the edge of cliffs. Baguio is turning into a condensed and populated place. This is one of the reasons why traffic in the city is getting worse.

If moving to Baguio City, know about the increase of tourists here. It is no longer clear and cool like it used to be, it is beginning to be congested as time passes by with the pollution and lack of discipline of the tourists that visit.