Overview
Mount Isarog is a potentially active stratovolcano located in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines, on the island of Luzon. It has an elevation of 2,000 metres above mean sea level. The volcano has active fumaroles, steam vents and hot springs.
Description
Dominating Camarines Sur’s landscape is Mt Isarog (1966m), Bicol’s (dormant) second-highest volcano. From Panicuason (pan-ee-kwa-sone), a steep, half-hour walk along a rough road (passable if it’s dry, but a regular car will struggle) leads to the entrance of Mt Isarog National Park. Pay the admission fee at the base of the mountain. To the right, a short walk leads down some very steep stone steps to Malabsay Falls, where you can swim with a view of Mt Isarog – the experience is amazing. At Panicuason, Mt Isarog Hot Springs has five natural hot-to-tepid pools – a nice way to relax after a trek in the park. The springs are a 1.3km walk off the main road, just before the road to the national park.
Naga City, Camarines Sur
Philippines
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/mt-isarog-national-park