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Mt. Masaraga: One of the Stunning Mountains of Albay


Mount Masaraga is an extinct stratovolcano, located in Ligao City in the province of Albay, in the Bicol region, on Luzon Island, in the Philippines. Mount Masaraga completes the three stunning mountains of Albay – Mayon, Molinao and Masaraga. The mountain is also ideal for mountaineering. At the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Albay and the mountain range from nearby provinces.

by Jhaypee Guia on July 25, 2012
Mt. Masaraga: One of the Stunning Mountains of Albay

Mount Masaraga is an extinct stratovolcano, located in Ligao City in the province of Albay, in the Bicol region, on Luzon Island, in the Philippines.  Mount Masaraga completes the three stunning mountains of Albay – Mayon, Molinao and Masaraga. The mountain is also ideal for mountaineering. At the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Albay and the mountain range from nearby provinces.

The mountain is surrounded by a thick forest with lush of vegetation. Hiking in the mountain is difficult and challenging, sp it is a perfect place for those people who love to seek adventure.

 

Physical features

Mount Masaraga is a forested, sharp-topped, mountain with an elevation of 1328 meters (4,357 feet) asl. It is adjacent and the closest to the perfect cone of Mayon Volcano.

Eruptions

There are no historical eruptions from the volcano with the last eruptive activity dated as Holocene as reported by the Global Volcanism Program. Thick lava flows from that period are present on the flanks of Mount Masaraga, an understudied volcano in the Philippines.

 

Geology

Rock type found on the mountain is andesite trending to rhyolite. Tectonically, Masaraga is part of the Bicol Volcanic Chain of volcanoes and part of the Pacific ring of fire.

 

List of Accommodations

  • ALICIA HOTEL - F. Aquende Drive, Albay District, Legazpi City
  • CASA EUGENIA HOTEL & RESTAURANT -- Tagas, Tabaco City
  • HOTEL CASABLANCA - Peñaranda Ext., Legazpi City
  • HOTEL LA TRINIDAD - Rizal St., Legazpi City
  • HOTEL VENEZIA - Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, Legazpi City
  • PEPPERLAND HOTEL - Airport Road, Legazpi City
  • JENNIFER’S GARDEN APARTELLE - J. Estevez St., Albay Dist., Legazpi City
  • HOTEL VICTORIA - Rizal St., Legazpi City
  • AVENROSE SUITES - Washington Drive, Legazpi City
  • CLIFFSTONE INN - Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay
  • IBALONG TRAVELERS HOSTEL - BDB Bank Bldg, 210 J.P Rizal St
  • DIVINE TOURIST INN - A. Luna St., Divino Rostro, Tabaco
  • NEUHAUS TOURIST INN - Magayon Dr., Daraga, Albay
  • SAMBITAN TOURIST INN - Diversion Road, Ligao, Albay

Transportation

Air Transport

By air, Legazpi City is 45 minutes away from Manila via the nation’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines.

Land Transport

By land, aircon tourist bus companies ply the Manila-Legazpi route daily with an average travel time of nine hours. The average travel time by train is sixteen hours via the Philippine National Railway, the country’s sole rail transportation service.

Sea Transport

Several shipping lines have regular trips to and from Catanduanes through the Tabaco Port. Travel time from Visayas and Mindanao pass through the port of Matnog in Sorsogon.

Getting around the city

Buses and jeepneys are generally the modes of transportation in getting around Albay's destinations. Pedicabs and tricycles are also available for short distance travels. Taxis and rent-a-car services are also available.

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