La Trinidad
The valley town in Benguet known for strawberries and cut flowers
La Trinidad is the capital of Benguet province in the Philippines, famous for its strawberry fields and cut flower farms, especially roses. Set in a cool, mountainous valley near Baguio, it draws visitors to its farms, markets, and annual strawberry festival.
- La Trinidad grows most of the Philippines' strawberries and cut flowers.
- The town set a world record with a 21,213-pound strawberry shortcake in 2004.
- Rose gardens in Bahong are a local attraction.
- The STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork features houses painted with sunflowers.
- The valley sits at 1,300 metres above sea level.
What is La Trinidad?
La Trinidad is a mountain valley town in Benguet, northern Philippines. It is known for its wide strawberry fields, flower farms, and cool climate. The valley sits at about 1,300 metres above sea level, surrounded by hills and crossed by rivers and creeks. Visitors find fields of strawberries, rose gardens, and a busy vegetable trading post. The town is also home to hillside communities with houses painted in bright designs and sunflowers.
The history of La Trinidad
The area was originally settled by Ibaloi people and called Benguet. Spanish expeditions arrived in the 1600s, seeking gold, and later established the valley as an administrative center. The name La Trinidad comes from Spanish, inspired by three hills near the town center. It became the capital of Benguet during the Spanish period, was briefly replaced by Baguio, and regained its status in the early 1900s. The town was officially founded in 1950.
What there is to see
La Trinidad’s fields are planted with strawberries and cut flowers, especially roses, taking advantage of the cool, highland climate. The dry season runs from November to April, while the rest of the year is wet. Farmers grow crops in the valley’s rich soil, and the produce is sold at the local trading post. The Rose Gardens in Bahong and the strawberry fields are open to visitors, especially during harvest time.
When to go
Tourists visit La Trinidad mainly for strawberry picking and to see the flower farms. The town supplies most of the country’s strawberries and cut flowers, which are sold across the Philippines. The annual Strawberry Festival features local produce, including a record-breaking strawberry shortcake. The vegetable trading post attracts buyers from many provinces.
Parts and collections
The most famous areas in La Trinidad are the strawberry fields in the valley and the Rose Gardens in barangay Bahong. The STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork is a large community mural painted on houses in Stonehill, Botiwtiw, and Sadjap, decorated with sunflowers and abstract patterns. Each barangay in La Trinidad has its own character, with Pico being the most populous and Bineng the least.
Why La Trinidad matters
La Trinidad is known as the 'Strawberry Fields of the Philippines' and the 'Rose Capital of the Philippines.' It holds the Guinness World Record for the largest strawberry shortcake, made during its Strawberry Festival. The town is a center for agricultural research and education, with Benguet State University located there. The painted hillside houses have become a symbol of community art in the Philippines.
The flowers of La Trinidad
Questions people ask about La Trinidad
Where is La Trinidad located?
La Trinidad is in Benguet province, northern Philippines, just north of Baguio City. It is set in a mountainous valley about 1,300 metres above sea level.
What is La Trinidad famous for?
La Trinidad is best known for its strawberry fields and cut flower farms, especially roses. It is called the 'Strawberry Fields of the Philippines' and the 'Rose Capital of the Philippines.'
When is the best time to visit La Trinidad?
The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit, especially for strawberry picking and the Strawberry Festival, which features local produce and events.
What is the STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork?
The STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork is a large community mural painted on houses in Stonehill, Botiwtiw, and Sadjap, decorated with sunflowers and colorful abstract designs.
What world record does La Trinidad hold?
La Trinidad holds the Guinness World Record for the largest strawberry shortcake, weighing over 21,000 pounds, made during the Strawberry Festival in 2004.
Good reading and sources
- La Trinidad, Benguet on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More photos on Wikimedia CommonsPhotos
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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