Mt. Isarog National Park

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View from the peak of Mt. Isarog

A view from a far

Mount Isarog National Park was declared as a national park since 1938, and harbors rainforest, endemic wildlife, waterfalls and is home to nomadic Negrito (Agta) tribes people.

Mt. Isarog, an inactive volcano, rises in the heart of the province of Camarines Sur, the central part of the Bicol Peninsula about 450 kilometers south of Manila. It is the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon.

It has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It is home to at least 143 kinds of birds, 15 of which are endemic to Luzon including a sub-species of the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch which is found only in Mt. Isarog. Other species endemic to the mountain are the Mt. Isarog Shrew Mouse, Isarog Striped Shrew Rat, the Isarog Shrew Rat and the Isolated Forest. Rich in diversity, the park harbors 1,300 known species of plants including hardwood trees, mosses, ferns and orchids.

Where to stay:
Staying overnight in Mt. Isarog National Park is allowed within the Protected Area Office. Food and accommodations are always available at the foot of Mt. Isarog where pension houses, hotels, and inns are everywhere. There are two resorts located in Barangay Carolina along Paganiban Drive, the road leading to the Park entrance.


Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur is 20 km east of the municipality of Naga and 420 km south of Manila. From any point in the Philippines, you can reach Mt. Isarog by land or by air. From Manila, you can take a six-hour drive going to Naga City or if you opt for a plane, a Naga-bound aircraft would be 30 to 55 minutes. Going to the foot of Mt. Isarog is accessible by jeepney or pedicab. And then you have to continue on man-made trails.

http://www.pawb.gov.ph/protected/Isarog/species.htm




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