Mountain Mantalingajan Photo: Mountain Mantalingajan

Mountain Mantalingajan, also known as Mantling, located in the southern part of Palawan island. The mountain peak is the highest peak of the island – 2100 meters. In addition, Mantling is part of the geological region of mount Beaufort Ultramafics and is part of the national Park Mountain Range Mantalingajan", established in 2009. The total area protected area – 120, 457 ha.

Still on the territory of the mountain and its surroundings, scientists find new species of plants and animals, indicating that the incredible ecological value of these places. So, in 2007, there was discovered a new species of extremely rare insectivorous plants, named in honor of the mountain – the nepenthes mantainance. According to leading environmentalists of the country Park should be protected from illegal logging and mining.

Mantalingajan popular not only among scientists but also among the tourists is the mountain is considered one of the most difficult for climbing. The usual route begins in the town of rizal on the South West coast of Palawan. The climb takes 3 days for the trip – 2 days.

Visitors can linger at the top for one day to explore the area. It offers breathtaking views of southern Palawan, South China sea and Sulu sea. The mountain is a Paradise for bird lovers: it is home to dozens of different species of birds, affecting its beautiful color. Along the way you can meet people from the tribe Tau t Bato "stone people" who call Mantalingajan the "Mountain of God", and pass on the so-called trail "a knife Edge". Tourists pass by the mountain Tumanggor, on top of which you can witness an amazing natural phenomenon – are clashing air masses, wind-blown from the South China sea on the West and Sulu sea on the East, and at night heard from this kind of howl.

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