Baguio Hills full of Houses

The hills in Baguio are full of houses. It's a sight to behold, the houses that dot the hills of Baguio form Aurora Hill to Hillside. It's a sign of the times, as the population of Baguio has multiplied through the years, so have the houses that fill the mountainside.

People have come to Baguio primarily because of the cool climate and what better way to live than on the side of a hill.

The random pictures I took of the houses on the hills show how man can adapt to his environment. I Think it is also part of the Philippine culture to live as close to the center of town as possible because if you venture out to the outskirts of the city, there are lots of vacant lots but everyone wants to have easy access to the amenities of the city, so most just crowd into the hills nearby.


Lots are a premium, I estimate that the average square meter cost of buying a lot is about $3,600 per square meter and slowly rising. There are many housing areas or subdivisions being built around the city and advertisements of houses an lots for as little as 1.5M Pesos abound.

Growth is inevitable and acquiring a piece of property in the Pines City is surely a good investment. Baguio is definitely growing in size, and there comes the added problems of traffic and polution.

Still Baguio is one of the best places to live in the Philippines and many who have ventured to migrate here can attest to that, including those that retired from jobs in the US and other countries.