Majestic Mt. Apo
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9,690 ft (2,953 m) high, Mt. Apo the grandfather of the Philippine Mountain and it is the home of the Philippine eagle and the infamous waling-waling. It is the highest mountain in the Philippines and is so visible here in Davao City. From downtown area of Davao City, it may have an appearance of snow-cap but actually the white appearance is white sulphur that the mountain incessantly exhausts. It has 3 craters and no history of eruption. Mount Apo is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the Philippines, and the summit is easy to reach. The first recorded climb was on October 10, 1880 by a party led by Don Joaquin Rajal.
During holy week, outdoor enthusiast from all over the Philippines and even foreign hikers rush and brave the challenge and hike up to the summit of this mountain. Mt. Apo is open all year round however permit from the local government or city tourism must be secure for the safety and monitoring of the mountain. The way up to the summit requires 3-5 days hike, and along the trail luscious green and giant forest trees will feed your excitement that will drive you to ascend on top.