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Mt. Mayon

Legaspi, Albay, For both tyro trekker and hardened hiker, Southern Luzon has a wealth of landscapes waiting to be explored. It offers five best climbsthis side of the islands, each with its own unique set of challenges and difficulties. The Mt. Mayon, an active volcano boasting an almost perfect cone.

Five hundred fifty three kilometers from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, rises a near perfect cone volcano and one of the seven (7) wonders of the world. Its summit measures 2,421 meters above sea level (masl) while its circular base has a radius of about 48 kilometers. Mayon Volcano is surrounded by 5 municipalities and 3 cities with a total land area of 5,775.70 hectares. Its symmetrical form at any horizontal direction made this volcano a truly scenic wonder.

Located at the foot of Mayon in Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay is the DENR-managed campsite and ecopark. It is only 20-minutes ride from Legazpi City where one can enjoy communing with nature.