Mount Halcon in Philippines

Philippines within the Malay Archipelago is home to 7,100 islands. It boasts of fascinating tourist destinations of the world. Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao constitute the main island groups in the country. Apart from its scenic beauty, Philippines is home to major cultural and historic sites.

The major attractions of Philippines are Lake Taal, Banaue Rice Terraces, Tagaytay City,The Hanging Coffins of Sagada, Echo Valley, Subterranean River National Park, Mount Halcon, Puerto Galera, Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, Punta Cruz Watch Tower, Sumilon Island, San Pedro Cathedral, Mount Apo, Katibawasan Falls, Philippine Eagle Centre, Eden Nature Park, Boracay Butterfly Garden, Bat Caves, Fortress Santiago, Roxas Boulevard, San Sebastian Church, University of Santo Tomas, Villa Escudero, Santuario de San Antonio, Bahay Tsinoy, Manila Bay and Pasig River.

Landscaped in major mountain ranges Philippines is a huge draw for foreign tourists. Among the majestic mountains, Mount Halcon in Philippines is a huge draw for tourists. Measuring 2585 meters, 8481 feet Mount Halcon in Philippines is a major tourist attraction amongst adventure seekers. Climbing Mount Halcon is considered as the most difficult ascent in the country and completing the adventure proves the adage ‘climbing is the art of suffering’ true.

Features of Mount Halcon in Philippines:

-Climbing Mount Halcon entails laborious navigation of the steep cliff.

-Mount Halcon offers trekking trails.

-A dense jungle canopy covers the lower slopes of Mount Halcon.

-The dense jungle is home to a variety of wild denizens and insects.

-Climbers usually relax at the base camp at the Aplaya campsite.