BenCab Museum - For the Love of Art

 

 

BenCab Museum is located some 30 minutes from the crowded Baguio City.   

Travel could be a little difficult since it is not found in any of the Baguio maps sold in bookstores.  Travel was, however, all worth it! 

 

The museum is home to the masterpieces of one of the Philippines National Artists - Mr. Benedicto Reyes Cabrera — or BenCab.  The museum has about eight (8) galleries showcasing different art pieces

 

We found the art pieces to be quite engaging, well except for the Erotica and Print Gallery, which were off-limits to children, but was a complete hit to my husband!

 

The museum fascade! 

 

 

 

Seated on this huge trunk bench while admiring Ben-cab's creations.

 

 

 

 

My son admiring art :P  promising...

 

 

 

Armed with his own camera - the boy took photos non-stop!

 

 

This was my favorite... dumb founded to learn it is the sign leading to a common restroom!

 

 

 

Cool backdrop for a cool picture shot!

 

 

 

Amazing statues and art pieces filled the museum galleries! 

 

 

 

 

My son grew a fonding of this native chair (just about his height!)

 

Love this table... simply unique and one of the kind!

 

Who says museum tours are boring? 

A visit to BenCab's museum will prove them wrong!!!

 

 

Some Tips:

(1) The museum charges P100 per person, there is student rate, but you need to present your kid's school ID to avail of the discount.

(2) While at Bencab's visit and try out Cafe' Sabel (see my related post).  It has the most wonderful garden.  Food - quiet special!

 

 

BenCab Museum is located at Km. 6 Asin Road, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet

Tel /Fax: (+63 74) 442 7165
Email: bencabartfoundation@gmail.com

 

Baluarte ni Chavit!

 

 

Welcome to Baluarte!!!

 

 

Baluarte - owned by Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson is a sight to behold. 

It is like a mini theme park. Entrance is free and so are the rides, shows and face to face encounters with animals roaming the grounds.

We were welcomed to a small chapel located infront of the park.  There were plenty of tourist inside the park, but the chapel was obviously quiet.

At the entrance are different breeds of birds. These ones gaily posed for photo opps.

 

 

Not to be missed is the free miniature horse rides.  Would you believe this mini-horse is already 12 years old (that is about 39 years old in horse's years).

 

My 4 year old playing cow boy :P

 

 

Yo! Cowboy... (he wont leave the souvenir shop without a cowboy hat)!

 

 

 

 

Great background more picture takings. Looked real alright!

 

 

Mid-way, uphill to the Lion's cage is a small pool for the ducks.  My boys love ducks!

Yup!  I was surprised to see reindeers in Vigan too!

Mini horses freely roam the park...

The famous Chavit lion - has appeared in various tv shows as we were told by attendants.



Show-off Peacock... begging for a picture!

 

This one is a Sarimanok.  I always thought they are just mytical, never knew they really existed until I saw this one.  At first I though it was dead, then it moved.  Awesome!!!  I wonder how much Mr. Singson paid for this one....

 

 

Told you those dinosaurs are good for picture taking :P  

My boys gamely striked a pose!!! I had to say sorry to my little one when he begged to take one home... (hindi po kakasya sa sasakyan :P) 

BALUARTE is a must visit when heading to Vigan.  Be warned, however, that it could get awfully hot noon time especially during summer.  So buying those cowboy hats (@P90-120) could very well come in handy!!!