Travel Restrictions Update in Baguio

In a world battered by this pandemic, anxiety over everything – going out, traveling, celebrations, etc., has reached its peak. But during the isolation, daydreaming has been a part of condo living. Many have been fantasizing about their what-ifs – their postponed getaways, their family outings, their canceled trips, their dream celebration, canceled a visit to homes, etc. The journey that travelers wanted to take now became so dangerous and threatening. But despite the risky aspects of going out, many are still hoping that they would set foot to their destinations after taking these exhausting journey of COVID-19. As the world slowly reopens, one of the many things people wish for holidays is to travel to the places they have always wanted, or failed, to visit. Travelling has been their desire for more than a year now, and one of the top places that is undoubtedly on their list is Baguio City.

Why visit Baguio City?

The rich beauty and serenity that this city has to offer make it to tourist’s top places to visit, and a great place to live. Although the weather is cold, the place, especially its people, embraces everyone with their warm welcome. The city also has its rich culture, and this is not just evident in the museums, but it is also apparent in the practice and lifestyle of the people of Cordillera.

The calming weather and the peaceful environment make someone stay in the city make it a home. That is why many people have been considering to live in a condo in Baguio and start their condo living in this city. There are numerous ready for occupancy condo and pre-selling condos around the city because of the high demand of people who want to start their life in Baguio.

Now that cities have become less strict, Baguio has also released its update regarding their travel restrictions, both for non-essentials and essential travelers.

Travel restrictions for tourists and non-essential travellers

As the COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the city, the city government has already opened its borders to tourists and non-essential travelers. Baguio City is now accepting leisure from fully vaccinated individuals. This will not require them anymore to have an RT-PCR test, but they should present their vaccination card upon entering the border of the city. While for ages 12 to 17, they are required to have an antigen test, regardless if they are unvaccinated or have received one dose. And for aged 11 and below, they need to undergo the RT-PCR test with the consent of the accompanying guardian.

However, for those who are from areas with ECQ, MECQ, and Alert 4 and 5 status are not allowed to enter the city.

All tourists and non-essential travelers must have to register via a travel registration platform called VISITA, Visitor Information and Travel Assistance application, on visita.baguio.gov.ph at least one day before the trip, which will be presented upon entering the border. A QR code will be given upon registering on-site. Only two thousand individual registrations are allowed per day; hence, this is a first-come, first-served basis, so it is best to register early, most especially now that there is an influx of people to travel to Baguio.

They are also required to undergo triage for health screening and verification of documents. For those who are symptomatic, they are required to isolate themselves regardless of the test result.

After undergoing this process, they can freely travel around Baguio and visit the places and people they have desired to see for the longest time. This is a great opportunity for them to roam around the city and see its beauty. This is also the best time to look for pre-selling condo units and ready for occupancy condo in Baguio, especially for those from that metro that are planning to invest for their home in the Baguio City.

Protocols to follow in Baguio

Minimum health standards

As the city tries to reopen its economy, monitoring strict compliance to minimum public health standards, such as the proper wearing of mask and face shield, social distancing, and frequent hand sanitizing, should be done as part of safety measures. This is also to manage the cases and keep everyone safe as the city keeps its economy afloat. So when going to public places, such as Burnham Park, Mines View, Session Road, etc., always bring face masks, face shield, and sanitizers. This is also be done when visiting ready for occupancy condos or pre-selling condos, as establishments are also required to do the safety protocols.

Observe city laws

Baguio City is known for its strict laws; thus, avoid littering around the place. Be a responsible tourist or visitor in the city. Always maintain cleanliness and be accountable with own trash. Also, avoid smoking, most especially in public areas. There are consequences and penalties for these kinds of violations.

Visiting Baguio becomes more efficient as more number of bus companies are also reopening their trips in and out of Baguio City. Now is the best time to pack up and explore the coldness and goodness of Baguio. People have been waiting this time for so long in order to experience again the cold breeze of Baguio and rediscover its beauty. More than the popular attractions, food and delights, specialty coffee paired with great weather, and beautiful culture, it is the sense of home that Baguio City gives.

People just need to put in mind to keep safe and always practice the safety protocols in order to retain this kind of status in the city. Everything will just be put to waste if not everyone follows the health protocols. It is best to always prioritized their health first before anything else so that in the next few months, everything will just fall into normalcy. Everyone has been waiting for the world to reopen, and helping each other, hand in hand, would minimize the problem and help everyone go back to their own normal and pre-pandemic life. This is what everyone is hoping for, and everyone is hoping that this will happen in time.