Mines View Park

Mines View Park is an overlook park on the northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines. It is five kilometers away from the Heart of Baguio, passing through the Baguio Botanical Garden, the Mansion House, Wright Park, and the Pacdal Circle.

Mines View Park
Observation deck
LocationBaguio, Philippines
Coordinates16°25′11″N 120°37′38″E
OpenAll year

Located on a land promontory 4 km from downtown Baguio, the park overlooks the mining town of Itogon, particularly the abandoned gold[1] and copper mines[2] of the Benguet Corporation, and offers a glimpse of the Amburayan Valley.[3]

The observation deck is situated below a winding stone-covered stairway close to the parking area.[3]

  • Park entrance
    Park entrance
  • View from Mines View Park.
    View from Mines View Park.
  • Another view from Mines View Park.
    Another view from Mines View Park.
  • A local lets tourists try on their traditional attire.
    A local lets tourists try on their traditional attire.
  • Mines View Park Observation Deck
    Mines View Park Observation Deck

References
  1. "Facts & Figures: Baguio City". Philippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  2. "Mines View Park". CityofPines.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  3. Wagner, David Paul. "Mines View Park". FabulousPhilippines.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
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