I arrived in Baguio bus station a few minutes past 1 PM. For the day to be productive, I decided to visit Tam-awan village before looking for a hotel. Plus I needed to stretch, 6 hours travelling by bus is excruciating. Oh a little tip~ choose a seat at the very back of the bus – there's more leg room and it's not as bumpy as you think.
Tam-awan village was constructed for the purpose of educating about Cordilleran culture by making it accessible - location wise. They rebuilt and transported Ifugao houses from different parts of the Cordillera.
So what to expect – lots of hiking to get around. The place is designed like their native villages – you will encounter artifacts placed around the hike trail. Makes the whole experience authentic. They give you a map before you go in, there's a marker for a dreamcatcher at the very top of the hill. I got scared a little bit because I didn't know what trail I was following and nobody attempted to go as far as I did. I think I found what I was looking for though (It didn't look much like a dreamcatcher haha) but it was too bright and it burned through all my photos. Love the experience though.~
I had plans to stay here for a night that was why I went here straight from the bus station. I wanted to experience what it's like to stay in a real Ifugao house. I asked but they weren't so sure about the whole setup. Maybe I asked the wrong people. haha It's still one of my travel bucket list so maybe this year after the rainy season.
Tam-awan is not just a model village, it has also become a center for Cordillera art and culture. There is a mini gallery where you can see works by various artists. According to the website they also offer art workshops and culture shows. There is also a boutique and cafe.
Like this one. I've seen this type of dance performed in my HS but nothing beats the real deal. I hope to see another version of this hopefully in a real village setting.
How I got there: Taxi (lol sorry don't judge me, I was tired)
Accommodation: 500php / pax / stay in an Ifugao hut
Entrance fee: I'm not sure how much I paid. 50-150php maybe?
BAGUIO TRAVEL DIARY:
- Solo Baguio trip
- Where to eat: 50's Diner
- Where to eat: Book Cafe under the Tree
- Where to eat: Oh My Gulay
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