Seven Spooky Attractions in Baguio on Halloween

Discover the chilling secrets of Baguio City, a captivating destination steeped in history and known for its supernatural allure. This haunted haven has withstood the test of time, surviving calamities and world wars, making it the ideal place to immerse yourself in spine-tingling tales of the departed. Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure by exploring these eerie attractions while you’re in Baguio this October.

The Japanese Tunnels of Baguio

The entrance to the tunnels in the Botanical Garden. Photo via Baguio Herald Express

During the 1940s, the Japanese dug tunnels underground to store their military supplies and weapons. The American forces then found and bombed the tunnels, trapping hundreds of Japanese soldiers inside. 

Since the tunnel’s reopening, many visitors have claimed to hear strange sounds and saw headless soldiers inside. Some locals also believed the tunnels house the infamous Yamashita’s treasure. However, no further evidence has been found to back this claim.

Location: Leonard Wood Rd, Botanical Garden

The Murder Woods of Camp John Hay

During World War II, these woods were where soldiers took their prisoners of war and executed them on the spot – leaving the corpses out in the open without proper burial rites. There were also reports of people going into the forest and disappearing. 

If you are ever brave enough to visit this location, you should proceed with caution.

Location: Loakan Rd, Camp John Hay

The Hyatt Terraces Hotel

The gate leading to the grounds of Hyatt Terraces Hotel. Photo via Google Maps.

The place where the old Hyatt Terraces Hotel once stood is now enclosed for safety, making this one of Baguio’s most haunted sites. This is where the devastating earthquake of 1990 caused the collapse of the 12-story hotel and killed hundreds of guests and employees.

When local taxi drivers pass by at night, they make sure to blow their horns out of respect, and those who forget would claim to see maimed corpses across the street, as though still waiting for the rescue that will not come.

Location: South Drive, Camp John Hay

Old Diplomat Hotel

A photo of the Diplomat Hotel. Photo via Baguio City Public Information Office

In 1911, the Dominican priests had originally established the Diplomat Hotel as a seminary. During the Second World War, the Japanese raided the retreat house and massacred and decapitated priests, nuns, and refugees.

Those who went into these ruins have reported seeing headless priests, sinister apparitions, the old fountain pouring with blood, or hearing terrible screams and sinister laughter. 

Tourists are welcome to visit the Diplomat Hotel for free, however, they are not permitted to remain till evening or overnight for safety reasons.

Location: Dominican Hill, Diplomat Road

Baguio Festival of Horrors

Might not be brave enough for the ghost-hunting aspect of Halloween but still wanna experience Baguio’s thrilling atmosphere? Worry not since Baguio has a lot to offer! 

Every year during the last weeks of October, Baguio City holds an event for locals and tourists to celebrate Halloween. Anything goes from kid-friendly trick or treats to Halloween Pet Parades and Costume Contests. With different themes and participating local bands every time, grab the spooky costume of your favorite horror movie character and light up the darkness of the night!

Stay Dead Survival Game

Stay Dead 2022 poster. Photo via Otageki.

Stay Dead is a survival game where you can fight zombies while completing tasks with friends. It began in 2010 and became an instant hit, attracting large crowds both inside and outside of Baguio City. You would be playing outdoors at the park area at night where you could also wield weapons and have fun fighting in a zombie apocalypse.

Location: Emilio Aguinaldo Museum, Happy Glen Loop Rd

Zombie Walk

Promotional poster for Zombie Walk 2022. Photo via Zombie Walk Baguio City

And of course, as a closing event to Halloween, Session Road is transformed into a horde of zombies on Sunday – where you can dress as a rotting corpse or even Michael Jackson dancing Thriller and join the parade of zombies at night. So ready your make-up skills and gory costume effects and participate in the shuffling horde to find and eat brains!

Celebrate a Spooky Halloween with Hotel Supreme!

Come and visit haunted places with your family and friends, or be daring and come by yourself! Looking for accommodations? Book your stay with Hotel Supreme. Just a short drive to town, Hotel Supreme will offer you a memorable stay in Baguio City this Halloween.