Often praised as one of the most beautiful spots in the Philippines - and there are plenty to choose from - Lake Mahagnao Volcanic National Park can be found on the pretty island of Leyte.
Most people travel to Lake Mahagnao Volcanic National Park to trek through the stunning countryside past a vast array of flora and fauna including orchids, lilies, colorful birds, giant ferns and tropical shrubs. There is plenty to see along the way such as dazzling waterfalls and a flowing river.
The focal point of the park is two volcanic craters consisting of cool Mahagnao Lake and warm Malagsum Lake. The latter is an excellent place for swimming and there are often boat trips on the lake.
Those who want to stay overnight in Lake Mahagnao Volcanic National Park can make use of the rest hut on the shore of the lake, which is big enough to accommodate 30 to 40 campers and contains basic cooking and washing facilities.
Getting There & Away
The easiest way to reach Lake Mahagnao Volcanic National Park is from Tacloban, which has its own airport with flights regular arriving from Manila (1 hour). There are also regular buses to Tacloban from most major towns and cities in the Philippines such as Manila (20 hours), Catbalogan (3 hours), Calbayog (4 hours) and Allen (6 hours).