This video was taken last April 8, 2025 using my DJI FLIPdrone, when I went home after work. On my way to our village, I just noticed that the hue of the sky is very enchanting and the view of Mt. Makiling on our left side entices me to see its beauty around the beautiful color of the golden time. That moment before the sun set down I hurriedly changed and got my drone to document this scenic view of sunset and the beauty of Mt. Makiling.
I only captured this outside our village. Honestly, this is an unplanned drone practice, and Im grateful I've done this. Look at the view. Beautiful right? The First one is the Mt. Makiling that I've been talking about. It is one of the Iconic mountains in the Philippines. It is being written all over the books during our grade school time. Seeing its beauty 14.8 kilometers away from Lipa, Batangas, already awes me, and this time it shows us how majestic this creation is.
Plus, this golden time around Batangas, this is one of the things I love about this place, the sunset and color of the sky when dusk comes, it is very fascinating to the eyes. Is it right? The color combination of the sky is just like a painting, and on the other side, there is the Mt. Makiling, which greets you with its beauty when you are roaming around the Batangas Area, especially in Lipa, where we currently live.
Why is this Iconic?
Mt. Makiling is associated with a folk tale about Maria Makiling. She is said to be a beautiful, mysterious, and kind-hearted guardian spirit who lives inside the Mountain of Makiling, which is located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. This story is about the connection between the environment and people who live around the mountain. As I said earlier, this story is written in one of our books in grade school. That's why at an early age I knew about the Mountain.
Aside from this folk tale, this mountain is also known for being one of the oldest forest reserves of the Philippines. It is one of the Ecological hotspots in the Philippines where you can find different species of plants and animals. It is used for Environmental and scientific research by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (UPLB) is located on the mountain foothills.
Open for Recreational Activities
Mt. Makiling is also a famous destination for hiking, trekking, and eco-tourism. You can experience the dense tropical forest of the mountain. Where you can explore the mountain under the big trees and witness the scenic view of Batangas and Laguna when you reach the peak. The folk tale about the mountain, the ecological facts, and the beautiful views of Mt. Makiling make you decide to visit and explore the mountain.
From 14.8 Km to 0 Km Away
Yes, you read it right. Last Sunday, May 25, I set foot and explored the Mt. Makiling Trail. Together with one of my colleagues, we booked a Joiner tour on Mt. Makiling and discovered how enchanted it is. I will just give you a summary cause I want to create another story about our full trail on this mountain
I just say that my experience on Mt. Makiling is magnificent and satisfying. The feeling that you are surrounded by tall and big trees and you will hear the sound of nature, like insects, birds chirping, and the trees whispering. Imagine that one while you are walking on the sm, all paths covered with different plants, all you can see are greens around you. The climbing difficulty is mixed with excitement to discover the deeper view of the mountain, and that's the best feeling I discovered on this trail.
This video above indeed entices me successfully to visit Mt. Makiling, and Im very grateful that I listened to myself to visit it. For the full story experience of Mt. Makiling, just check out my next blog.
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