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Mt. Tagapo; 438+ MASL
Topic Started: Sep 30 2017, 09:03 AM (106 Views)
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Mt. Tagapo

438 MASL

Talim Island, Laguna de Bay
Major jump-off: Brgy. Janosa (Talim Island) Binangonan, Rizal
LLA 14.32° N 121.23° E, 438 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2

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Mt. Tagapo in Talim Island

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view of the peak as seen from the Laguna Lake

At the heart of Laguna de Bay lies Mt. Tagapo. Its unique geography makes it a worthwhile hiking destination. You will have to board a pumpboat from the towns of Rizal to reach the island; this boat ride will take you to the scenic lake and its fishing villages. You will realize that Laguna de Bay is so huge it’s almost like a sea. Then, on Talim Island, as you start hiking, you will be surrounded with bamboo; the whole island is like a grove, and people live on the bamboo, which islanders use to produce furniture, toothpicks, and even charcoal (hence the name Tagapo, from ‘taga’ which means ‘to chop’).

The trails are easy and in 1.5 hours you will be at the peak; There you can behold the entire Laguna Lake and its coastal towns; the skylines of Makati and Ortigas; as well as nearby Mt. Sembrano. Visible also are Mt. Makiling and a faint Mt. Maculot on its right (SW); Mts. Atimla and Kalisungan (S) and behind them, Mts. Banahaw and Cristobal (SE). The innominate peaks of the Sierra Madre are on the opposite side, and to the far north, even Mt. Arayat can be appreciated. This is not a popular hiking site, but it is recommended, although I must warn you that it can be very hot during the summer.

Talim Island is technically under the municipality of Binangonan, Rizal. Pumpboats ply the routes to different barangays in the island, connecting them to mainland Rizal. Less frequently, there are also trip to Calamba Laguna. Talim island, as its name suggests, is shaped like a blade, cutting across Laguna Lake from south to north. Its uniqueness, as an island community within a large lake, is unparalleled.

The Tagalogs, having a rich imagination, call Mt. Tagapo ‘Mt. Susong Dalaga’. From the towns of Laguna, you can readily spot the peak of Tagapo, which indeed has the form of a young woman’s breast.

http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-tagapo-438.html


MT. TAGAPO is suggested for beginners. We in fact, met a 7-year old child, first-time climber, at the summit. More than that their Lola joined the climb too. This Lola is already 62-year old.

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The lake is also home to a number of birds such as Herons, Egrets and Kingfishers. If you are a bird-photographer, bring your high-speed SLR camera and those 300-mm zoom lens.

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HIKING EVENTS AND TIPS, see Philippine Hikers Forum


PHOTOS;

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Arrival at Binangonan Port at around 4:30am

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Morning market at the port

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Boarding the boat to Talim Island

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More of the Lake

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Mt. Tagapo and Mt. Makiling

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VIDEO: Mt. Tagapo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2pCLfW_-_w

Facebook Video: https://www.facebook.com/emancamposph/videos/10154886743287073/
Edited by emancampos, Nov 3 2017, 04:26 PM.
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