Things to see and do Central Luzon

After almost six hundred years of sleep, Le, located on Luzon Island, began showing signs of awakening in April 1991 (seismic and fumaroles secousses). As he was believed to be off, he showed that it was nothing since on June 15, 1991, a powerful explosion occurred. Ash clouds opacifièrent the atmosphere for several days, making it difficult to breathe. The effects of cendres ash, moreover, are cultures located beneath the prevailing winds, as well as the lava flow that dévalèrent from the top in most surrounding valleys. The elements were acharnèrent on the Philippines, as Typhoon Yunya went across the country. Its torrential rains, mixing into the ashes of the eruption, paroxysms powerful mudslides (called lahar). There were between 800 and 1 000 victims. Almost twenty years after the end of the eruption, the volcano remains a killer. Indeed, every year, ash deposits are remobilisés by the heavy rain of the wet season and turn into mud torrents, bringing their destruction and victims.

It is from the city of Angeles that the trekkings to Mount Pinatubo and its slopes are organized to the lunar landscapes. The best period for trekking runs from November to March. It is possible to leave on the sides of the volcano for half a day or to face the 8 km climb of the volcano for the most confirmed walkers. Equipment can be rented from most of the tour operators who also make available to experienced guides.

Visit of the JEST school and observation of the demonstrations of basic survival according to indigenous traditions. Established thirty years ago, the Environmental Survival Training School is the first and only of its kind.

For the most adventurous tourists, the night camp can last up to three days.

Trek in the thick virgin forest of Subic, escorted by instructors of the JEST. We learn to locate a source of drinking water and to set a belt using only forest resources. The length of the tour varies between one and four hours depending on the group.

Located inside the ENCEINTE, it houses species originating in the Subic forest.

This is a beautiful beach, surrounded by mountains covered with greenery, a bit off the beaten track, and can be reached by a 20-minute drive from Pundaquit. It is a beautiful cove, perfect for fishing, snorkeling or just enjoying the beach. The best time to go there is in the late afternoon: the light on the China Sea is then the most beautiful. There are possibilities to do some hiking and to camp and spend the night under the stars on the beach.

The beautiful white sand beaches licked by turquoise waters offer superb views from morning until sunset. San Salvador Island is famous among tourists (especially locals) for the beauty of its transparent and shallow waters in which it is easy to dive with just a mask and snorkel. The island's seabed and marine biodiversity had been severely damaged by pollution, but the locals took action and today the island is a coral farm and the seabed is protected.

Capones Island is famous for being surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, on which strange rock formations are piled up. There are also beaches of the same type in caves, but their exploration is reserved only for experienced divers. The other asset of Capones Island is its underwater life, where fishes live side by side with beautiful coral reefs. You can come here for snorkeling or diving and on land, it is also possible to make some hikes, especially to the lighthouse (not accessible).

Black world in summer. It is invaded by many tourists, both foreign and Filipino, who enjoy the crystal clear waters of this beach.