PLACES OF INTEREST
STRAWBERRY FARM IN BETAG
(422-6733)
This site, measuring about 20 hectares of strawberry farms, is what makes La Trinidad a unique tourist destination, particularly among domestic tourists. La Trinidad is the only place in the Philippines that produces strawberries on commercial scale. Current tourist activities in this site include strawberry picking, farm tour, and shopping for pasalubong.
The site is owned by the Benguet State University (BSU). The BSU is mandated under RA 8292 to generate income from the land use and its auxiliary services so as to raise revenue for augmentation of its maintenance and other operating expenditures. For this reason, BSU set aside a parcel of land—now the strawberry field in Betag—for a farm based program known as Farmer Cooperator Partnership.
ROSE GARDENS AND FLOWER FARMS IN BAHONG
These farms popularized La Trinidad as the Rose Capital of the Philippines. Farm activities for tourists include farm tours, flower harvesting, viewing and education and information on cutfower growing.
LA TRINIDAD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
This is a Municipal-wide festival that features the OTOP of the municipality celebrated with the rich culture and tradition of La Trinidad. It is a one month celebration that includes among others, a street parade, cultural programs and a trade fair participated in by all the barangays of the municipality.
BELL CHURCH IN BALILI
This is a Taoism temple run by monks and volunteer workers who adhere to the Tao principles of life. Tourists can have their future read and told and enjoy a fortune cookie to eat. They can view, take pictures and relax amid the Chinese architecture and landscape of the site.
LILY OF THE VALLEY IN PUGUIS
This farm is owned and operated as an ATI-accredited learning site for organic farming. Present tourist activities include training on organic farming, farm tour, homestay and tent camping.
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY IN BALILI
It is the foremost agricultural state university in the region where tourism activities include educational tours around the demo farms, gardens, processing center and shopping for pasalubong.
VEGETABLE LA TRINIDAD TRADING POST IN PICO
(422-5995)
This is the biggest trading facility for highland vegetables in the Philippines. Tourists visit the place primarily to buy fresh vegetables at cheaper price and gain insights into the operation of the facility.
THE MASTER’S GARDEN IN PUGUIS
This is the first learning site for organic farming established in La Trinidad and the whole of CAR in general. It has established its name as a training center for organic farming in the entire Philippines, supported with the needed training facilities and a walk-friendly farm that covers 3,000 square meters.
