10 Things to do in Tuba, Benguet + Tourist Spots

I’ve been traveling to Baguio for over 20 years, either to explore its scenic attractions or as a gateway to other Cordillera destinations like Mountain Province (Sagada), Ifugao (Banaue), and Benguet (Mount Pulag, La Trinidad, Northern Blossom Flower Farm).

During my recent trip with DMCI Homes Leisure Residences, I had the pleasure of visiting many travel-worthy spots in Tuba, Benguet. It was my first time truly exploring Tuba, known as the gateway to Baguio and Benguet Province. It’s the first town you pass through if you’re coming from Manila or La Union (TPLEX) via Marcos Highway or Kennon Road. Often overshadowed by nearby Baguio, Tuba offers a wealth of attractions and experiences that many visitors miss out on. In this guide, I’ll share with you the beautiful spots you should consider adding to your bucket list for your next trip to Benguet and the Cordilleras.

Tuba Tourist Spots

What to do & where to go in Tuba? I got you! Here are places to visit, interesting attractions & things to do in Tuba for your bucketlist/itinerary.

Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

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1. Tan-aw sa Alang

Tan-aw sa Alang in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

LLooking for a rustic café with a scenic mountain view? Tan-aw sa Alang is the perfect spot. Here, you can enjoy fresh coffee brewed from Cordillera beans, all-day breakfast (almusal meals), and Alang Specials made with organic chicken and locally sourced vegetables.

Tan-aw sa Alang is conveniently located along Marcos Highway, one of the two main roads to Baguio from Manila or La Union-TPLEX, the other road being Kennon Road.

Tan-aw sa Alang

Location — Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway), Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  If you’re commuting to Baguio by bus, or traveling by car along Marcos Highway, you’ll find Tan-aw sa Alang just before reaching the Badiwan Viaduct, also known as the Marcos Highway Tunnel. By car or taxi from Baguio City, Tan-aw sa Alang is around 22 minutes away (9 km) from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 7 minutes or 3 km away. Marcos Highway is the popular name for the Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway or the Agoo–Baguio Road.

2. Farmer’s Daughter

Farmer’s Daughter in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Farmer’s Daughter is another must-try in Tuba, also located along Marcos Highway. This rustic and cozy restaurant is known for authentic Cordilleran cuisine featuring local ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and traditional dishes like pinuneg (Ibaloi blood sausage), kinuday (smoked meat), pinikpikan, dinakdaman, and more.

If you want to try a bit of everything, order the mix-mix or tinadtad. For a vegetarian option, get the pako-pako (river-fern) salad or gisa.

Farmer’s Daughter Cafe and Pasalubong

Location — Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway), Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  Farmer’s Daughter is located just past the Badiwan Viaduct (Marcos Highway Tunnel) if you’re driving to Baguio or coming from Tan-aw sa Alang / La Union-TPLEX. By car/taxi from Baguio City, Farmer’s Daughter is around 19 minutes away (7.1 km) from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 3 minutes or 1.3 km away.

3. BenCab Museum

Bencab Museum in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

BenCab Museum is one of the best places to visit and most popular tourist spots of Tuba. Established by National Artist Benedicto Cabrera, also known as BenCab, it houses a vast collection of contemporary Philippine art, tribal artifacts, and BenCab’s own works. Take your time to explore the gardens, duck pond and an eco-trail. The in-house restaurant, Café Sabel serves local cuisine and offer stunning nature views.

Bencab Museum

Location — Km. 6 Asin Rd, Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  By car/taxi from Baguio City, Bencab Museum is around 26 minutes (9 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 20 minutes or 8 kms away.

4. Tadiangan Strawberry Farms

Strawberry Farm in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

As the wanderlust quote goes, every journey has hidden destinations that the traveler is unaware of. On our recent trip, we discovered one such hidden gem: the Tadiangan Strawberry Farms.

After following the road past Bencab Museum (about 260 meters down Asin Road) and an easy 15-minute hike from an unassuming trailhead, we arrived at a mountainside backyard farm that grows strawberries, zucchini, and other crops. Unlike the often crowded Strawberry Farms of La Trinidad, the hidden strawberry farms in Tuba remain uncommercialized. You can enjoy strawberry picking with a scenic view of pine trees, overlooking the lowlands and the sea.

It’s necessary to pre-arrange your visit. Contact Connie Eslao (+639096627878) to book your visit.

Tadiangan Strawberry Farms

Location — 6 Asin Rd, Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  The trailhead to Tadiangan Strawberry Farms are located just 260 meters from the Bencab Museum. From there, it’s another 15-minute hike. By car/taxi from Baguio City, the trailhead to Tadiangan Strawberry Farms is around 27 minutes (9 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 21 minutes or 8 km away.

5. Pan-Ayayaman

ATV Ride at Pan Ay-ayaman, in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

This mountainside eco-park was the first stop during our tour of Tuba. Located near the La Union-Benguet boundary along the Marcos Highway, Pan-Ayayaman offers relaxing nature views and fun outdoor activities like ATV rides, off-road bike trails, archery sessions, and hiking.

We tried the 30-minute guided ATV loop. As a beginner, I was thrilled with the experience since it was my first time to try a course with challenging drop-offs/inclines, cliffside trails and forest paths. For a more relaxed experience, there’s a nice lookout at Pan-Ayayaman with a scenic view overlooking the valley and Hobbiton-inspired accommodations (under construction).

For bookings & inquiries contact +63 9213216921 (Maril Bayating Jr.).

Pan-ayayaman Playground

Location — Km.15 Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway), Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  Pan-Ayayaman is situated along Marcos Highway near the La Union-Benguet boundary. To reach it, start at the highway intersection near the Taloy Sur Barangay Hall / Taloy Sur Elementary School. From there, follow the uphill road for about 700 meters. By car/taxi from Baguio City, Pan-Ayayaman is around 38 minutes (19.6 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 23 minutes or 13.8 km away.

6. UM-A Farms & Restaurant

UM-A Restaurant & Farm in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Located along Asin Road, about 3 km past the Bencab Museum, this farm-to-table restaurant was one of my favorite spots in Tuba. Must-tries at UM-A are the Ugso or Bagbag (guilt-free burgers), Kardis-Baka-Langka (beef version of the Ilonggo KBL), and the UMA-A salad, which is freshly sourced from their own farms surrounding the restaurant.

UM-A Farms is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy lush mountain views. Take your time to explore the gardens and farm, where you can experience harvesting vegetables, fruits, and even chicken eggs.

For inquiries, contact Um-a Farm on Facebook.

UM-A Farms & Restaurant

Location — Km. 9, Asin Road, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet. Near Marcos Highway.. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  By car/taxi from Baguio City, UM-A Farms is around 30 minutes (12 km) away from SM City Baguio or 6 minutes (3 km) away from Bencab Museum. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 26 minutes or 11 km away.

7. Oyster Mushroom Sanagi Farm

Mushrooms at Sanagi Farm in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Apart from growing strawberries and vegetables, Benguet’s cool climate is also ideal for cultivating edible mushrooms too. The Oyster Mushroom Sanagi Farm was the perfect place to learn about how to grow different kinds of mushrooms. Here, you can also buy growing kits, and mushroom-made products like Mushroom Chicharon and Mushroom Breadsticks.

For inquiries, contact Sharon Bitso (+63 920 6387699 ).

Oyster Mushroom Sanagi Farm

Location — 523, Begis, Poblacion, Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway) in Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  Oyster Mushroom Sanagi Farm is located along the Marcos Highway. Just follow the small road beside Country Brew Cafe near Tan-aw sa Alang. By car/taxi from Baguio City, Sanagi Farm is around 23 minutes (9.6 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 7 minutes or 3.7 km away.

8. Begis Rose Farm

Rose Farm at Luding Farm in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Did you know that Tuba also has it’s fair share of flower farms? We visited a backyard flower field with blooming white roses. This is a nice alternative to the popular Northern Blossom Flower Farm in Atok if you’re looking for a place that’s nearby and still uncommercialized.

For inquiries, contact Sharon Bitso (+63 920 6387699 ).

Begis Rose Farm

Location — Sitio Begis, Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway) in Tuba, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  Near Tan-aw sa Alang and Sanagi Farm. By car/taxi from Baguio City, Luding Rose Farm is around 24 minutes (9.3 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 7 minutes or 3.2 km away.

9. Ifugao Woodcarvers’ Village

Woodcrafts Village in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Along Asin Road (on the way to BenCab Museum), you’ll find plenty of shops selling all sorts of woodcrafts. Stop here for souvenirs and admire the skillful creations of local artisans. Woodcarving is one of the prized cultural traditions of the Cordillera region. In fact, Baguio City was named by UNESCO as a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts.

Ifugao Woodcarvers’ Village

Location — Asin Rd, Baguio, Benguet. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  By car/taxi from Baguio City, Ifugao Woodcarvers’ Village is around 24 minutes (8 km) away from SM City Baguio. From Moncello Crest in Tuba, it is 18 minutes or 7 km away.

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10. Moncello Crest

Moncello Crest sunset view, in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines

Moncello Crest is an upcoming eco-agricultural resort by DMCI Homes Leisure Residences in Tuba, Benguet. To be completed in 2028, this exciting condotel development will be the perfect escape for travelers seeking the tranquil nature vibe and cool climate of Benguet, just a few minutes away from Baguio City. Moncello Crest features modern Filipino architecture, Benguet Pine-filled green spaces, sunset views, and best-in-class hotel/resort amenities and facilities.

Currently pre-selling, Moncello Crest is now offering studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom condotel units for investors. Investors can enjoy complimentary stays and a share of the income generated by the property, which will be managed by a professional and experienced hotel operator.

For inquiries, visit DMCI Homes website and follow DMCI Homes Leisure Residences on Facebook for the latest updates.

Location — Sitio in Tuba, Benguet. Near Aspiras–Ben Palispis Highway (Marcos Highway).. Save on Google Maps.

How to go —  By car/taxi from Baguio City, Moncello Crest is around 20 minutes away (7.1 km) from SM City Baguio

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