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A looming inactive volcano that also contains the largest stretch of forested jungle between the Zambales and Sierra Madre Mountains. The mountain is part of a protected reserve known as Mount Arayat National Park. However, access to the area is partially restricted due to rudimentary facilities and landslides that have disrupted the usual hiking trails.
Mount Arayat is an isolated, potentially active stratovolcano in the Central Luzon plains. Located within the vast agricultural lands of Pampanga, it rises to a height of 1,026 meters (3,366 ft) above sea level. Its southern half lies within the municipality of Arayat, while its northern half and summit are in Magalang. 10 km (6.21 mi) to the west of Mount Arayat is Angeles City and the former Clark Air Base. The active volcano Mount Pinatubo is located 26 km (16 mi) west, while Manila is located 75 km (47 mi) to the south. Mount Arayat was officially declared a national park in 1933 and a tourist spot in 1997. The mountain is currently under an immense deforestation threat.
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A cascade at the foot of Mount Arayat.
An ecotourism venue at the foot of Mount Arayat featuring forest groves and a man-made reservoir.
Meaning "Stone House" in Kapampangan, it is a residence designed and built by local artist Jesus Padilla using cement and pulverized rocks from nearby Mount Arayat and modeled after Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Samia Chapel, Medina Chapel
A Spanish-era chapel.
A colonial era residence built in 1926.
Calo-Medina Ancestral House
A Spanish-era private residence dating from 1840.