📍 5 kmNot walkable — 20-minute taxi ride

Transient Near Tam-Awan Village Baguio — ₱799 (2026)

Stay central, taxi to Tam-Awan Village — Ifugao huts, local art, sunset views. Rooms ₱799/night (2026), free WiFi, hot shower. Book VOS today.

Tam-Awan Village is Baguio's living museum of Cordillera culture — a hillside garden of traditional Ifugao and Kalinga huts, reconstructed on-site by indigenous craftsmen using authentic materials and techniques. It's part art gallery (regular exhibits by local Cordillera artists), part cultural experience (storytelling sessions, traditional weaving demonstrations), and part nature escape (bamboo groves, forest trails, and a café with sunset views). Established in 1998 by the Chanum Foundation, Tam-Awan has become one of Baguio's most distinctive cultural attractions, offering something genuinely different from the usual Baguio tourist circuit.

Why Stay at VOS Baguio Transient When Visiting Tam-Awan Village

Tam-Awan Village is in a residential area on the outskirts of Baguio — there are very few transient houses or hotels nearby (most are in the city center). Stay at VOS Baguio Transient in central Baguio, take a 20-minute taxi to Tam-Awan for a morning or afternoon visit, and return to the city center for dinner, shopping, and the Night Market.

Distance from VOS
5 km
Walking Time
Not walkable — 20-minute taxi ride
Jeepney / Transport
Taxi or Grab recommended (~₱150). Jeepney to Tacay Road is available from the Public Market but infrequent. 20-minute ride.
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Nearby Attractions from Tam-Awan Village

Tam-Awan Village Grounds

8 traditional Ifugao and Kalinga huts, bamboo groves, and garden paths. ₱60 entry for adults, ₱40 for students.

Tam-Awan Art Gallery

Rotating exhibitions of local Cordillera artists. Painting, sculpture, and weaving. Included in entry fee.

Café Du Midi at Tam-Awan

Hilltop café with Cordillera coffee and sunset views over the South China Sea (on clear days).

BenCab Museum

World-class Filipino art museum. 15-minute taxi further up the road from Tam-Awan. ₱150 entry. Combine both in one trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the entrance fee at Tam-Awan Village?+
₱60 for adults, ₱40 for students and seniors. The village is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Closed Mondays.
How do I get to Tam-Awan Village from central Baguio?+
From VOS Baguio Transient, take a taxi or Grab directly to Tam-Awan Village — about ₱150 and 20 minutes. Alternatively, take the Tacay Road jeepney from the Public Market (₱15, but infrequent).
Is Tam-Awan Village worth visiting?+
Yes, especially if you're interested in Cordillera culture and indigenous architecture. The reconstructed Ifugao huts, art gallery, and hilltop café make it a unique Baguio experience. Combine with a visit to BenCab Museum (15 minutes further) for a full cultural day trip.

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