Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
M
ANILA
& A
ROUND
MT PINATUBO
Volcano
For centuries the residents of Angeles took the nearby volcano of Mt Pinatubo (1450m) for
granted. That changed suddenly on 15 June 1991, when Pinatubo erupted, sending a
column of ash and rock 40km into the air. Today, a climb up to the summit beckons as one
of the country's most accessible adventures from Manila.
SUBIC BAY NATURE PARK
Trekking
There are pristine jungle treks in the rainforests, including some fine walks in Subic Bay
Nature Park, a vast tract of coastal forest south of the Cubi district. You can pick up an
Aeta guide who can lead you into the forest and teach you fire-making and a few other
handy jungle survival techniques
LAKE TAAL
Lake
On a clear day, Lake Taal is truly a marvel to behold. From Tagaytay you can peer straight
down into the simmering, multiple craters of active Taal Volcano - also known as Volcano
Island - rising out of the middle of the lake 600m beneath you. A popular hike is up to the
main crater, overlooking a sulphurous pool.
