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Volcanoes in Philippines

Craters, lava fields and summit hikes — volcanoes you can visit, climb or watch from a safe distance.

24 places Best months: October–May

Philippines has 24 volcanoes on our list, mostly in Bicol Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon. Best months: October–May.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes in Philippines

Best monthsOctober–MayMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).

Pinatubo

Active stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines

25 km from Angeles City 1,486 m

Mayon Volcano

Volcano in the Philippines

14 km from Legazpi 2,462 m

Mount Apo

Highest mountain in the Philippines

20 km from Kidapawan 2,954 m

Taal Volcano

Active volcano in the Philippines

12 km from Tagaytay

Kanlaon Volcano

Active stratovolcano on the island of Negros, Philippines

10 km from Canlaon 2,435 m

Mount Hibok-Hibok

Stratovolcano on Camiguin Island in the Philippines

7.6 km from Mambajao 1,332 m

Mount Arayat

Extinct stratovolcano in the Philippines

6.2 km from Arayat 1,026 m

Mount Isarog

Stratovolcano located in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines

21 km from Naga 1,966 m

Mount Makiling

Volcano in the Philippines

9.8 km from Calamba 1,090 m

Mount Iraya

Dormant volcano on Batan Island, Philippines

4.8 km from Basco 1,009 m

Babuyan Claro

Mountain

91 km from Sabtang 843 m

Cagua Volcano

Volcano in the Philippines

14 km from Gonzaga 1,160 m

Camiguin de Babuyanes

Volcano on the island of Luzon, Philippines

47 km from San Vicente 712 m

Mount Ragang

Stratovolcano on Mindanao island, Philippines

18 km from Wao 2,815 m

Mount Kalatungan

Volcanic mountain located in the province of Bukidnon in the southern Philippines

9.9 km from San Miguel 2,824 m

Cabalian Volcano

Active volcano in the Philippines

8.2 km from Hinundayan 945 m

Mount Masaraga

Mountain in the Philippines

7 km from San Jose 1,328 m

Mount Parker

Stratovolcano on Mindanao island in the Philippines

31 km from General Santos 1,784 m

Mount Dajo

Mountain in Sulu, Philippines

7.4 km from Jolo 620 m

Malinao Volcano

Volcano located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines

9.7 km from San Jose 1,548 m

Biliran

Volcano in the Philippines

7.5 km from Caibiran 1,301 m

Silay

Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines

21 km from Cadiz 1,510 m

Apolaki Caldera

Large caldera on the Benham rise east of the Philippines

Mount Balut

Mountain in the Philippines

9.9 km from Sarangani 862 m

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San Jose Bicol Region · 2 places

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Angeles City Central Luzon · 1 places

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Legazpi Bicol Region · 1 places

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Kidapawan Soccsksargen · 1 places

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Tagaytay Calabarzon · 1 places

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Canlaon Central Visayas · 1 places

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Mambajao Northern Mindanao · 1 places

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Arayat Central Luzon · 1 places

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Frequently asked questions

How many volcanoes are there in Philippines?

Atlas of Seasons lists 24 notable volcanoes in Philippines.

What are the best volcanoes in Philippines?

The best-known are Pinatubo, Mayon Volcano, and Mount Apo.

When is the best time for volcanoes in Philippines?

October–May.