2024

MOUNT HALCON

Site of archaeology crafts and science and technology

It is the twenty-third highest peak in the Philippines, 30 kilometers southwest of Calapan. It is 2,616 meters high, which makes it also the highest point of the whole island of Mindoro. It offers superb panoramas and can be climbed in seven days (round trip), but it is an ascent reserved for seasoned hikers. It can be reached by Jeepney from Puerto Galera in about 2 hours. It is home to an extremely rich biodiversity, and is a favorite habitat for the Alagan tribe and for the endemic and endangered tamaraw.

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