Mines View Park is an
overlook
A scenic viewpoint – also called an observation point, viewpoint, viewing point, vista point, lookout, scenic overlook,These terms are more commonly used in North America. etc. – is an elevated location where people can view scenery (often ...
park on the northeastern
outskirts of
Baguio
Baguio ( ,
), officially the City of Baguio ( ilo, Siudad ti Baguio; fil, Lungsod ng Baguio), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", ...
in the
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
. Located on a land
promontory from
downtown Baguio, the park overlooks the
mining town of
Itogon
Itogon, officially the Municipality of Itogon, ( ilo, Ili ti Itogon; tl, Bayan ng Itogon), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 61,498 people.
The largest mun ...
, particularly the abandoned gold
and copper
mines of the
Benguet Corporation
Benguet Corporation is a diversified Philippine business enterprise.
Background
Founded in 1903, the Benguet Corporation is the oldest mining company of the country.
Activities
The company is mainly active in the mining industry, yet has come ...
, and offers a glimpse of the Amburayan Valley.
The observation deck is situated below a winding stone-covered stairway close to the parking area.
Gallery
File:Mines View Park - gate (Baguio, Benguet)(2018-02-25).jpg, Park entrance
File:04 16 2006 Mines View Park Baguio City (3).jpg, View from the Park
File:Baguio mountains at Mines View Park.JPG, Another view from the Park
File:Tuhog. (4634770242).jpg, A local lets tourists try on their traditional attire
References
External links
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Parks in Baguio
Buildings and structures in Baguio
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