Famous for its “Perfect Cone”, the Mayon Volcano is the Philippines’ most active volcano and the most popular tourist destination in the Bicol Region. With a height of 2,463 meters, it is the centerpiece of the Albay province, which is about 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Mayon Volcano has had 49, recorded eruptions, and continues to be active. Through the years, life and property has been claimed by this wonder of nature. Its first recorded eruption was in year 1616. Even without volcanic activity, the volcano continues to be dangerous for climbers, including the more experienced ones. Its steep slope make it difficult for climbing, thus it has claimed the lives of climbers in the recent years. Rock avalanches and landslides are common. If you want to climb the volcano, you’ll have to work your way through the forest, grasslands, and deserts. The safest way is to pass on the north western slope, but you will have to register at PHILVOCS to climb. Once you reach the summit, be wary of the dangerous fumes emitted by the Volcano. A gas mask in hand will be really useful.
Apart from climbing, you can go nature hiking and marvel at the many wonderful animals such as the parakeet, red jungle fowl, owl, fruit dove just to name a few. You can also do many activities such as hiking, camping, climbing, bird watching as well as photography.
The best time to visit the volcano is between the months of March and May. Do not visit the volcano during rainy season (Nov to Jan) because it is more dangerous. You can go there by land through the Quirino highway, which is about 553 kilometers away. The journey will take about 8 to 10 hours, and many buses depart every day from Manila to Legaspi.
wow that”s beautiful and they said right that was a perfect cone
Cool, this is a good idea for my project cause this is the most perfect cone shape.
Mas matutuwa yung pricipal ko at mas mawiwili pumunta ng Philippines!!
So BEAUTIFUL!!!! <3
wow its nice going on my project valcanoes are kewl
Ganda!!!
how is it beautiful it kills people!!! i dont think anything is beautiful if it kills people!
its not beatutiful if i risks people life!!
@LaurynL: it will not kill people. the government is always ready in case of volcano eruptions…duh.
thats our province Albay…. Albay Mabuhay………………………………
How amazing scenic spot in my country is…I love Philippines.!!!..Someday…You’ll stand and shine like the sun…
nakapunta na ako sa albay
I really like to go there..:)
You people are mad stupid get a life and stop commenting about this seriously!!!!!!!
This is my home, a place so dear to me.
Besides you can still appreciate it without thinking of fiery,vehicular death
this is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome 😀
the facts help me in makinh poem 🙂 thanks to this .
Wonderful and sooooo beautiful place I’ve been there twice and I want to go there again not sure when.i love the food.except Bicol Express so spicy.but all yummy foods.