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Mount Apo

Highest mountain in the Philippines

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Overview

Mount Apo is a large stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, the highest mountain in the Philippines. It is solfataric, well provided with vents emitting sulphurous fumes, and has a number of hot springs.

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UnderstandWith an altitude of 2,954 m (9,692 ft), Mt. Apo is the highest mountain in the country and is located between Davao City, Davao del Sur province and Cotabato province.

Get inThe most convenient way to climb Mt.com). Run by mountaineers, the service can help visitors arrange a trip to Mt.

Get aroundMt. Apo, as the highest mountain in the Philippines, attracts a lot of attention from hikers all over the world.

SeeMt. Apo possesses a formidable array of landscapes, from craggy rockscapes to virgin forests; from mossy swamps to volcanic structures.

BuyDuring summer, Bagobo tribesfolk would also set up camp in Lake Venado and put up stalls.

EatUnless it is summer with Bagobo tribesmen present, hikers will have to bring their own food.

DrinkWater sources are abundant throughout Mt. Apo, particularly in campsites and the summit.

SleepThere are no lodging facilities in Mt. Apo.

Stay safeThe water level in Lake Venado may swell, decreasing the size of the campsite. The weather in Mt. Apo is very unpredictable; strong rains may just come.

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