Tam-awan Village

Must visit in Baguio City! Immerse yourself with the local arts scene and the indigenous way of living all in one place. Plus, they have a massive garden with a short hiking trail through the mountain side filled with different artworks along the route.

It was a nice experience for a 100 peso ticket entrance. A few huts while hiking to almost the top that depicts how it was back then. A glimpse into the past and a taste of culture. It was also nice to see young people dancing traditional dances.

Why come here: 1. Tam-awan Village is just nearby Stone Kingdom. Before or after visiting the Stone Kingdom which is often crowded, you can enjoy a more realistic mountain dwellers village. 2. This tourist spot showcases different types of village huts, beliefs, traditions and rituals of the mountain people. There is also a mini museum which displays paintings, figures and artifacts. 3. You can also enter one of the huts, but you have to observe the rules. A group of dancers wearing traditional Igorot clothing performs traditional dances for the tourists. The entrance fee is 100 pesos as of dec 2024 for adults it might change today. You have to climb and trek uphill to explore the village. The village is a forest itself and the steps are a bit slippery so be careful trodding uphill or downhill. You can enjoy the nature vibe while learning about the history and culture of the Igorots.

Could have been a better experience if there were attendants ushering guest coming in. The place needs to be maintained more. There were unnecessary clutter in the stops. Hoping they could get more funds to fix the place up. It's a small park and it would have been nice to understand what it's all about but no one was there to explain. Visitors come there from quite a distance hoping to get an idea of the past local history and I was dismayed that I wasn't able to make my daughter learn anything from the visit. Hoping that others have a better experience. Wear mosquito repellant please. Parking: road side. Better not come on a weekend.

Not a good place to bring people without good balance as stairs are covered in algae and very slippery. It's pretty much a few palm leaf roof huts from different areas, a few places for local art works (some not very appropriate), and a small cafe.

I had visited the Village about 10 years ago. Visited it last Friday. It is not well maintained. I do not recommend it for seniors as the climb is quite taxing. All the native huts were closed and locked. I do not see anything that tells me it is an artists' village.

Our country is very rich in culture! I once visited Tam awan long ago and vowed to return with my kids... and so I did! :) Tam-awan Village takes you to glimpse an era way before high technology, giving you an idea how our ancestors did it before. The huts, the scenery, and a lot more of history! A must to visit. :) They also have a pasalubong store and I can say that it's one of the cheap area to buy pasalubong (handicrafts). They have restaurant too which serves fresh delectable food!

Took a look inside while K waited for The Farmer's Daughter to open and it was time well spent. The village homes multiple galleries featuring amazing artworks, as well as displayed artifacts/pieces of the people's history. I would definitely recommend you drop by and tour the whole village if you can and are able to.

Our family took a 5-hour road trip north of Manila to Baguio with Tam-Awan Village as part of our itinerary. Tam-Awan is a cultural center for the arts catering to both locals and tourists giving one a taste of the indigenous daily lifestyle of the Ifugao (mountain people) from the Cordillera Mountains. The village recreates typical housing huts of the Ifugao where you can rent one of the huts for overnight stays. They also have daily traditional dance performances which are interesting to watch. An onsite artist/weaving station nearby also illustrates the textile makings of the Ifugao. Should you need a unique souvenir from the Cordilleras, their souvenir station on the way out has a number of art or handicrafts, created by local artisans. Visiting Tam-Awan will reward you with many unique photo opportunities and it is an excellent spot for cultural immersion. Don't miss it!

The only place in the Philippines showcasing the Igorot way of life. The huts are original and were disassembled and reassembled piece by piece. You can rent them as hotel rooms to experience how the Igorots lived. Restrooms and showers are outside to maintain the original structure of the huts. It's location is forested and maintains the cool highland air. The cafe serves indigenous mountain dishes like pinikpikan, kiniing, organic salads, native mountain grown coffee, etc. There are native dances, canaos, organized to show people how life is celebrated. This is one place visitors to the City of Pines should definitely include in their itinerary.