Top 10 Highest Mountains In The Philippines

When you think of the Philippines, you don’t think of high mountains, right?

The Philippines is actually quite mountainous and there are some great hiking trails that will take you to some of the best views in the country. Here are the top 10 highest mountains in the Philippines.

Mt Apo

Mt Apo is the highest mountain in the Phillippines and its summit sits at 2,956 meters above sea level. You’ll find Mt Apo in the southern Phillippines near the city of Davao and the only way to get there is via an internal flight from the capital of Manilla.

Mt Apo is considered the grandpa of the mountains of the Philippines and is known as the endemic center of the Philippines. The mountain is home to most of the endemic plants and animals that you can only find in the Phillippines.

Hiking up to the summit of Mt Apo is quite a challenge but it’s worth it for the amazing views from the top. You’ll walk through dense jungle, past stunning lakes, and around huge volcanic boulders.

Mt Dulang-Dulang

The second highest mountain in the Phillippines is Mt Dula