10/23/2017 0 Comments Mt. MagoIf you are looking for an adventure together with your friends for the weekend, then a day hike at Mount Mago, Carmen should probably be at the top of your list. Whether you're an all-girl squad or an odd mix of the laid-backs and the outgoings, there no need to worry. Mount Mago adventure is one of the easiest hikes, perfect for your squad's next weekend getaway. Mount Mago, which lies around 700+ MASL, is actually located along the boundary of three Cebu municipalities - Danao, Carmen, and Tuburan. The trail going to the peak of Mt. Mago offers mesmerizing mountain views and fresh mountain air along the way that makes you want to freeze time momentarily and just devour the panoramic green hues in sight. Perks of Hiking at Mount Mago If you are still looking for additional motivation to get off the couch and onto the trail, then you should probably check this list I've compiled just for you. These are the seven good reasons why a hike at Mt. Mago should be next on your list. 1. Easy hike advisable for beginners.Believe me. You don't have to be an experienced hiker to reach the peak of Mt. Mago successfully. The trail is not as strenuous as other hikes, and you just need to traverse 3 or 4 steep up and down green rolling hills. But then again, let me warn you. It's not a total walk in the park, though. Some parts are somewhat steep. Nevertheless, it's all manageable. If your group won't have many stopovers for photo ops, it would just take an hour to get to the peak. Easy, accessible, and worth it. 2. Vast view of the green mountainside and rolling hills. What I love about this hike is the journey itself. The peak may not be as grand as other peaks, but I swear that there's nothing more spectacular than the geographic landscapes you can witness along the way. The green mountainside and rolling hills, plus the strong hug of the breeze, will surely give you a dose of euphoria. At some point, you may feel like you're in Batanes. Every other point offers an amazing view that makes you automatically want to snap a perfect panoramic shot. During the hike, there were a lot of times I stopped and just lived in the moment to get a more prolonged sense of satisfaction with the grand scenery. I tell you, there were a lot of times I felt infinite. *insert Perks of Being a Wallflower theme song* 3. Splendid natural scenery along the wayAside from the green hills, you can also see lots of natural sceneries along the way as you ascend to the peak. The famous lone tree, for example, I guess every hiker going to Mt. Mago appreciates this somewhat nostalgic view of a lone tree in the middle of a vast green landscape. I bet thousands of dramatic photo poses were taken here. You can pass by amazing cornfields and spots with a natural water source where some animals drink for replenishment. There were also times that these animals stay submerged in the water for a long time to find respite from the midday sun. Nevertheless, it offers such a beautiful and natural scene. 4. Conquer three municipalities at the same time. 5. Sidetrip to a nearby falls.
6. Sidetrip at Lapus-Lapus Cave. This trip would be just an option if you wanted to spice up your Mt. Mago hike a little bit. This side trip to Lapus-Lapus cave offers a great experience of both uphill and downhill trail as well as intense rock climbing adventure. For this trip, you and your girls will need to unleash more of your courageous side as you are going bump into many difficult rock assaults in going inside the cave. But all hardships will be more than rewarding upon seeing the awe-inspiring beauty of the cave. Inside Lapus-Lapus cave is a giant image of Mama Mary atop a massive rock. Further details about this trip will be posted soon. *crossed-fingers* 7. The joy of meeting new friends.
MT. MAGO HIKE ESSENTIALS From the North Bus terminal, ride a bus bound for Bogo (Fare: 50) and tell the bus conductor to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. From there, you can ride habal-habal going to Brgy. Santican that will serve as the jump-off point. If you don't have a guide and are all first-timers, you can contact our guide Kuya Sanny Boy - 09550976771. The motorcycle ride to Brgy. Santican will take less than an hour, and you'll enjoy an incredible journey full of amazing sceneries and places. Along the way, you'll pass by the wide range of MLuiller Farm properties. You'll also pass by Durano Eco Farm and Spring Resort and some good spots for Holy Week like the Benedict Monastery in Corte, Carmen where you can find the Lady of Manaoag. "It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey .. "
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