Campfolkswagen: For the love of Volks and Food!
Campfolkswagen: A haven for Volks lovers!
Campfolkswagen, Longlong Road, Baguio City – If you are an avid collector of something, why not consider collecting miniature cars, Volkswagen in particular, and everything in between? This new museum-café in Baguio City is one of the newest attractions that I suggest you visit because of its unique theme and peaceful ambiance. It is my first time to see a boutique museum-café that houses more than 2,500 individual pieces of Volkswagen, either big or small – anything that suits your imagination.
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Located along Longlong Road, about 5 minutes past the famous Tam-awan Village, Campfolkswagen is more than meets the eye. Tracing back its roots to the passion of Sir Roland Cruz on collecting different Volkswagen miniature models through the years, this museum-café was born. He curated it in such a way that it showcased Volkswagen’s rich history through the years until its introduction to Philippine soil.
The museum below the café has four parts, ranging from the beginning of the company in 1957 until the recent-day history of Volkswagen as Sir Roland would be the one that would tour you around the area. Lucky us when we went there for a visit, we were the only customers that day and he toured us around his collection. Not only that, it also is a cradle of local artists’ artworks, notable that of Jordan Mang-osan and his solar paintings.
What they offer (and what to expect!)
Aside from their boutique café where you will be introduced to the café’s theme, there is the 2-floor underground museum showcasing Sir Roland’s 2,500 Volkswagen miniature models and other memorabilia. This 15-year collection is one for the books because different collector’s items can be found and most of them have never been out of the box! For the museum, they only charge a fee of P 60.00 (US$ 1.25) for adults and P 40.00 (< US$ 1.00) for senior citizens, students, PWDs, and kids.
Sir Roland Cruz and his Volkswagen Collection
Their café also offers sandwiches and light snacks before or after touring the museum below. It is a perfect spot for you to relax your senses as the view is not just great, I tell you, it is also serene. I see myself working remotely here whenever I would have my free time. It is the perfect spot to just be with nature. Their price range is from P 25.00 – 140.00. A very affordable getaway far from the city’s hustle and bustle. They also have a souvenir shop just in case you might a piece of them, too. I tell you, this café is one of the quietest I have ever been to, and it is a good thing, too, to sip a cup of coffee while enjoying nature’s view.
Other information of Campfolkswagen
With Sir Roland Cruz (owner of Campfolkswagen)
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Address: |
72 Longlong Road, Baguio City (1 minute past Tam-awan Village and Petron Gas Station) |
| Business days and hours: | Tuesday – Sunday (0900 – 1800 H), closed on Mondays |
| Contact number/s: | +63 946 909 6233 |
| Social media account/s: | Facebook: @campfolkswagen |
| How to get there: |
Via jeep: You can ride a jeepney that plies along Longlong Road. Their garage is located in front of Metro Pines Inn and Puregold and look for the jeepneys with a “Tam-awan – Longlong” sign. Tell the driver / dispatcher to drop you off past Petron Gas Station. There is a small signage on the left side of the road leading you to the café downstairs. Jeepney fare is P 10.00 – 15.00. Travel time is approximately around 15-20 minutes. Via taxi: Just tell the taxi driver to drop you off at Petron Gas Station past Tam-Awan Village. From there, you walk your way along the highway until you find the signage leading to Campfolkswagen. Taxi fare usually costs P 100 – 120.00, depending on the traffic. Via private car: Campfolkswagen is accurately pinned and is easily searchable on your preferred navigation app. Just follow the directions (you can pass either via (1) Quezon Hill, (2) Pinsao / Bokawkan Road, or (3) Pico, La Trinidad). Parking space is very limited, though there are available spaces for parking. |
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