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Five hundred fifty three(553) kilometers from Manila, the capital city of the
Philippines, rises a Mt. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines, records showed that a total of 47 periodic eruptions occurred during the last 323 years. The earliest volcanic eruption occurred in February 1814, which has caused severe destruction and the worst bringing cagsawa in a complete ruin of the town and submersed it to mud, boulders and ash. Another destructive eruption occurred in 1897 and the latest occurred in June 2001. But inspite of the rearing threats faced by Albayanos, Mt. Mayon is still loved and admired regarding it as their fountain of strength and persistence. read more....
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Location Map of Mayon Volcano
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It is located at foot slope of Mt. Mayon specifically at Brgy. Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay.
Mayon Volcano Ecotourism ProjectThe Philippines is regarded as one of the top 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world in view of its high percentage of endemic plants and animals which are threatened by extinction. Recognizing the diverse natural and cultural resources of the country, Executive Order No. 111 was issued on June 17, 1999 to establish the guidelines for ecotourism development in the Philippines. more..
NZAID is New Zealand's agency responsible for international assistance to developing countries. more.. Other Ecotourism Sites in the Region
Protected Areas in Region
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near perfect cone volcano and one of the seven wonders in
the world, the famous Mayon Volcano. Its summit measures 2,421 meters above sea
level (masl) while its circular base has a radius of about 48 kilometers. Mayon
Volcano is surrounded by five (5) municipalities and three (3) cities with a
total land area of 5,775.70 hectares. Its symmetrical form at any horizontal
direction made this volcano a truly scenic wonder.
