Mount Maculot

Photos by:  Bea Ramirez

If you like to experience mountain trekking, Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas is a famous destination for mountain climbers in the Philippines. It takes about two hours drive from Manila to get to Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas.

There is a mountaineer’s store at the jump off point where you can buy your necessities like drinking water. The climb to the top requires an average hiking difficulty. It takes about two hours to reach the summit.

Arnie, Paul and Mabel at the jump off point.

The mountain trail is well established and pretty easy to climb.

Inscription for the stone symbol

Most of the trail is covered by trees.



There's this part of the trail where high cogon grasses abounds and sway when the wind blows that covers the trail.



A sneak peak of the view about halfway to the top of the mountain. A beautiful spot to enjoy the view and the cold breeze.





There are challenges like the steep and rocky climb. You have to clim up and down a cliff to reach the summit. The reward for your effort is great when you get the beautiful view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.

Paul, Nix and a friend during the steep climb

There is this place in Mt. Maculot called the Rockies. It is a rocky formation covered with green plants overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake.



The view is breathtaking when you reach the summit.

Paul and Nix enjoying the view

Arnie and Mabel taking time at the top

Truly Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas is a great mountain climbing experience. Take your time at the top and enjoy the panoramic view of Taal Lake, the world famous Taal Volcano and the plains of Batangas. Going down the mountain is a lot easier and you will be back on the road in no time.