Mines View Park, Observation park in Baguio, Philippines.
Mines View Park is an observation point in Baguio, Philippines, providing a wide view over the Amburayan Valley from an elevation near 1,435 meters (about 4,700 feet). The platform sits on a hillside with stone staircases leading up from the parking lot, while vendor stalls line the walkways.
The site developed in the early 20th century as a vantage point over copper mining areas when Baguio served as a mining center. Later decades brought tourist facilities as the mines reduced activity or closed entirely.
Vendors along the pathways offer woven textiles and hand-carved souvenirs rooted in Cordilleran craftsmanship. Tourists can dress in traditional mountain garments for photographs with the valley in the background.
Access to the viewing platform involves a short staircase climb from the main parking area, with morning hours drawing fewer crowds. Binoculars can be rented on-site to improve views across the forested slopes.
A nearby convent operates a small shop selling homemade strawberry products and regional pastries. The proceeds support charitable projects run by a European religious order.
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