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| "The best view comes after the hardest climb." Manulit Peak, Balamban |
Mt. Manunggal
A historical place where the presidential plane, Mt. Pinatubo crashed which killed President Ramon Magsaysay and 24 others.
Mt. Manunggal campsite is just a 10-minute trek from the drop-off point.
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| Our guide to Mt. Manunggal Campsite. We named her Marga. |
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| The engine of Mt. Pinatubo |
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| A monument for President Magsaysay was erected to commemorate his death. |
Manulit Peak
A 20-minute trek from Mt. Manunggal campsite awaits a hidden gem. It is like a smaller version of Mt. Mauyog. It also has a rocky peak and a picturesque 360-view.
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| Manulit peak is not included in our itinerary but we met kids, John and Mariefel who are willing to guide us to the peak. |
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| Sayon ra daw ang trail T_T. This is 5 minutes away from the peak. |
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| Manulit Peak |
Mt. Mauyog
Just a 30-minute ride from Mt. Manunggal is the famous brain-like peak in Cebu, Mt. Mauyog. It takes 35-minute ascent, from the foot to reach its top. |
Sidetrip: West 35
Itinerary
- 5:45 am: Departure: JY Square, Lahug to Mt. Manunggal (via Curos-curos intersection)
- 7:00 am: Mt. Manunggal
- 7:50 am: Manulit Peak
- 11:40 am: Mt. Mauyog
- 2:20 pm: West 35
- 5:20 pm: Arrival: JY Square, Lahug
Expenses
- 417: Van rental (5000 good for 12 pax)
- 80: Mt. Mauyog guide fee (600/12 pax) and disturbance fee (30 each)
- 50: West 35 entrance fee
Photo credits:
John Ray Aligato (@jrayaligato)
Sheen Carbellido (@sheenzoned)
Van Ian Ignacio (@vanianignacio)
