DESTINATION -The Philippines has 37 volcanoes, 22 of these are active

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DESTINATION -The Philippines has 37 volcanoes, 22 of these are active. Other active volcanoes in the Philippines aside from the list below are; Babuyan Claro, Mt. Biliran, Bud Dajo, Cagua, Camiguin de Babuyanes, Didicas, Iraya, Mt. Iriga, Makaturing, Matutum, Musuan, Mt. Parker, Ragang, and Smith Volcano,. They are all part of the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire.”

1.) Mayon Volcano

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This is the most picturesque of all the volcanoes in the Philippines - Mayon Volcano, an active stratovolcano in

the province of Albay. Mayon is the most active volcano in the country, having erupted over 47 times in the past

400 years. The first recorded eruption was in 1616. Mayon Volcano is the main landmark of Albay, Philippines.

This volcano is considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetrical cone.

2.) Taal Volcano

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The gateway for most visitors is through Tagaytay City, from the ridge where a panoramic view of Volcano Island

can be seen.

Taal volcano, a 406 meter-high crater, is the world's smallest active volcano. It is described as “crater within an

island within a lake” because it stands as an island at Taal Lake. There have been 33 recorded eruptions of Taal

since 1572. What makes Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano itself has a lake of its own inside

its crater which is called the “Crater Lake.”

3.) Mount Pinatubo

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A giant reawaken after more than 400 years of deep slumber. The volcano's eruption in June 1991 produced the

second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century. With an elevation of 1,745m this volcano is located in

Zambales.

Mt. Pinatubo is a popular tourist destination in Central Luzon. A 2-3 hour trek then commences on a trail that

leads to its crater lake. Facilities include a view deck, cottages, and kayaks. Swimming in the lake is allowed

although it is restricted to the proximal banks.

4.) Mount Apo

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Mount Apo is a large stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is the highest mountain in the

country and overlooks Davao City. Its name means “master” or “grandfather.” Apo is flat topped, with three peaks,

and is capped by a 500 m wide volcanic crater containing a small crater lake. It is a source of geothermal energy.

Mount Apo is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the Philippines with an elevation of 2,954 m. In

1936, Mount Apo was declared a National Park. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain is home

to over 270 bird species, with more than a hundred that are endemic. The Mt. Apo Natural Park includes 629

species under 148 families of vascular and non-vascular plants. Five hundred seventy two species belong to 124

families of ferns and angiosperms, while 57 species belong to 24 families of bryophytes or mosses.

5.) Mount Arayat

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Mt. Arayat is an inactive volcano in Pampanga, Philippines rising to a height of 1026 m above sea level. The

volcano is located in a flat agricultural region within the municipality of Arayat, Pampanga. Mt. Pinatubo is located

a further ten miles west.

It is considered a mystical mountain, and people are against a proposal to place radio antennas atop the peak.

Two trails lead to the two peaks of Mt. Arayat. Mt. Arayat National Park has a trail to Peak 1. This is the more

popular trail, taking around 3-4 hours to reach the peak. Peak 1 offers views of Central Luzon, including

Pampanga River, the mountains of Zambales and Bataan, and the mountains of the Sierra Madre Range. On the

other hand, Peak 2 can be accessed from Magalang, Pampanga.

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