tam-awan village

The attraction is slowly fading into obscurity. Due to poor maintenance and neglect. The museum is good and it offers a glimpse of the past (or present) on indigenous way of life among Ifugaos.

If you want to get a glimpse of the culture, tradition and art of Cordillera with a bit of an adventure on the side, you must visit Tam-awan Village. This artists village is just 2 kilometers from the Baguio City town and it is strategically located on the side of a steep hill, pay an affordable entrance fee and you would be able to visit the gallery and get to see some of the amazing paintings created by local artists of Cordillera. This is a chance for art lovers and collectors to purchase some of the beautiful artworks because most of the art displayed on the gallery are for sale at a very reasonable price.Tourists can also have their portrait painted by some of the available artists during your visit. And if you are into adventure try to hike up the trail and visit some of the traditional Ifugao and Kalinga huts, this huts are also available for overnight stay. Follow the map and continue your climb to the top of the hill and just relax below the tall pine trees. Refreshments and meals are available at the village's Coffee shop whenever to get hungry.

We visited Tam-Awan while in Baguio City. Being Native American, I am always interested with other Native Cultures. T-A was a neat little place. I loved the hiking; just be careful of the wet conditions. I only wished there were more guides to explain the culture; only people this day were at the first set of huts. By the gift shop, there is a place where you can put on native attire for photos, donations appreciated. I went one step further and bought mine. BTW, this was the only place in Baguio where I found, and bought, a handmade knife with a handmade wooden sheath. Oh, bring toilet paper,,,,

Tam-Awan Village is a haven for art lovers. The place offers a quaint and a very 'Benguet-kind' of atmosphere. Art pieces and art works abound. We stayed overnight and slept in an authentic Ifugao Hut. It's not for everyone, though. Remember, it is a hut so toilet and bath are separate outside and to have to go for toilet duties at 2am, you must be game for it.

This was our first stop during a tour with my family. It was like a 15-minute drive from the city center. If you're planning to visit this place I advice that you should take a private ride with you as I did not see any public vehicle passing by at this location. The entrance fee was reasonably cheap. Be prepared to climb up the hill as this is what the tour is all about - letting you experience how it's like to be a native Ifugao. A bit tiring for me but worth a short visit. Just be careful when you bring along your kiddos with you as the paths climbing up the hill are narrow. You will get to tour around at your own pace of time but no tour guide to help you around and tell you about the story of the natives. It would have been better and more interesting if there was one. I think there was nothing much to see except for the native huts, carved woods, the pond teemed with fishes. After rounding for I think 30 minutes we decided to go down the exit. The receptionist at the entrance was however helpful and introduced us this herbal tea powder, and with the free taste she offered us we were convinced to buy a jar of it. Ask the receptionist for this free taste and you will surely love it.

Quaint little art village. You have to climb a lot of steps and walk through a trail. Very interesting set-up. Unfortunately, all the native houses are locked so you can't see what it would be like to live in. I was disappointed that the gallery didn't have a lot of art works on display.

I loved Tam-Awan but I do so wish they'd boost up on the artist part. It was not well maintained and the trail isn't one for those with weak legs.

The experience in visiting Tam-Awan Village was a challenge. It was quite difficult climbing with wet rock, loose clay/soil and unstable railings. But my kids enjoyed the trek around the mountain and learning about Ifugao culture.And the food at the cafe was delicious !

Besides native-style huts, there's nothing else to see here. You however get to climb the mountain which is fun for the adventure-seekers.

Great experience to learn about the native Igorot people history. The tradition lives on, great displays in the museum, great authentic food. The art displays is amazing. Thank you.

One of the best place to visit in Benguet is the Tam-Awan Village. The place is quite far but if you are adventurous and willing to travel then this one is for you. They have entrance fee of 10 pesos. The stone stairs are quite stiff but when you reach any stop-overs you will be amazed on how they built it. The art galleries are pretty amazing since they used all hand-crafted materials. They also have rooms which were built from wood. The flooring was so cold and the bed is quite comfy. The main attraction in Tam-Awan Village is they have cultural show in which young Igorots showcases their talents on dancing using gangza. They will entertain the guests with different dances of their provinces. But don't worry; when you get hungry, they have Tam-Awan Village Cafe which serves breakfast, lunch and brunch which will fill your tummy before leaving the place. The scenic view of Baguio, it's culture and rich food are the best thing you can treasure in this place.

Let me start of the positive things here.We went on a Saturday. Only every Saturday that they offer the traditional dance. I enjoyed that. There's a little restaurant there too.There's a small gallery that is beautiful. Souvenir shop is affordable. Shirts are cute. There are pretty artworks all around. The things I don't like.Upon entering the place, it was a hike up. I feel sorry for the senior citizens who are with us. I was all sweaty. I felt like going to the gym. The artworks all around didn't tell us what it was. No tour guide was offered to us. It was hot that day. Going down was another story. The area we went up to is not the same area when we went down. It was slippery. The soil was slippery. All the banister is wobbly.The entrance fee is Php50. But I feel that it should only cost up to Php20. Clean toilet with no flush, you have to place water in the bucket then pour to flush whatever is in there. That's Php5 per use of the clean toilet. That's the toilet in the entrance area. I will not go back here. Once is enough.

I like the trails, the native houses, the landscape, the artworks. They even have native accommodations. I particularly appreciate this place for patronizing and preserving the local architecture.

I am enjoying the cool breeze inside Tam awan Village with my bf and his cousins, relaxing and enjoying the great scenery of different kinds of huts with special purpose, the statue of bol ol so amazing sculpture. The welcoming view of Tam awan looking for my next visit..loved it...

Thanks to Kabaitan Bautista. He introduced me to this place. I never failed to go here whenever I go up to Baguio. The artists there are awesome. They can draw a sketch or paint you in ten minutes. A haven for artists like me. They also have tribal dance performances there.