Due to its geography, the Philippines is interspersed with rolling mountain ranges, stunning viewpoints, and beautiful natural landscapes. The best thing about them? The picturesque climbing views along the way, topped with jaw-dropping summit views. Think of a rolling sea of clouds amongst the rise and fall of mountain peaks, stretching out for miles. Let’s just say you’ll get a real sense of fulfillment when you see these views! While the Philippines is a lot more famous for its incredible islands and beaches, it doesn’t mean that the mountains here aren’t as noteworthy. Namely, Mt. Batulao, Batangas; Mount Daraitan, Rizal; Mount Pulag, Kabayan, Nueva Vizcaya; Mount Pinatubo, Tarlac, Pampanga; Mount Kanlaon, Negros and Mount Apo, Davao del Sur.
Mount Pulag
Mount Pulag in the colorful pages of ancient cultural history of the Philippines as “its third largest peak.” The marvelous and colossal Mount Pulag which is otherwise known as Mount Pulog is Luzon’s highest summit with a gyrating height of 2,922 meters above sea level. Interestingly, the most wonderful allusion of its name as Mount Pulag simply means “The Playground of the Gods”. Hence, it’s an out of this world and famous’ fauna expedition that will surely leave you breathless from the very day that you have decided to have the most memorable commune with Mount Pulag.
Volcanoes
With a total of 37 volcanoes in the Philippines, there are 22 active. Located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire," there are roughly four earthquakes per day.
Because of the volcanoes, the mineral deposits are incredibly abundant. The Philippines are believed to have the second-largest gold deposit, following with the first largest copper deposit in the World.
Waterfalls
The Philippines is blessed with a good number of waterfalls, scattered all throughout the archipelago, just awaiting weary travelers. Here are some of the best waterfalls in the country:
Buruwisan Falls in Siniloan, Laguna; After a trek to reach this beautiful falls, the serene beauty of the scenery can take away the tiredness.
Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu; A beautiful waterfall located in the southern portion of Cebu, Kawasan is popular among tourists unlike Inambakan located just a few kilometers away.
Tinuy-An Falls in Bislig, Surigao del Sur; Often called the “Niagara of the Philippines'', Tinuy-an is definitely one of the best waterfalls in the country. This multilevel curtain waterfall is a dreamy destination.
Animal Species
The Philippines have had 16 species discovered in the past decade (300 total). That makes them the highest in the world. Some findings include the new sea slugs, sea stars, Patelomera, and countless new coral species.
Longest Snake – Already a second World record here; the Reticulated Python is the longest in the world, reaching up to 29 feet. The snake also doubles as the longest reptile. Luckily, as with all pythons, they are non-venomous.
Underwater
The Philippines is a great way to experience what the underwater world has to offer. With more than 7,500 islands surrounded by vast coral reefs, the Philippines is the ideal place to enjoy the water, whether you're a newbie or a pro. There are numerous great snorkel sites in the waters around Camiguin, which together make up more than 40 locally protected marine areas where fishing is prohibited. Another of the best snorkeling areas is around Balicasag Island, just southwest of Duljo Point on Bohol, where you are likely to have the place to yourselves. At Apo Island, a UNESCO Heritage site near Dumaguete, sea turtles are the stars of the show, where they flock to munch on the abundant seagrass.
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