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Location | Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Province |
Area/Year Established | 3,715.23 hectares/ 1933 |
Special Features | Mt. Arayat is a twin-peak dormant volcano mountain located about 95 kilometers north of Manila. The polular Peak 1 (986 meters above sea level) can be accessed through a trail from Arayat, while Peak 2 (1026 meters above sea level) can be reached from Magalang, Pampanga. The mountain is considered a mystic home of diwata (goddess) Mariang Sinucuan, the archrival of Namalyari of Mount Pinatubo. (source: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Arayat) . Tour guides are available at the park office. |
Park Facilities | Visitor Center, PASu Office, ranger station, toilets, dancing pavilion, swimming pools, pathways, view deck, camping ground, picnic shed, parking space. |
Allowed Activities | Swimming, hiking, picnic, camping, trekking, mountain climbing, bird watching, dancing |
Fees (subject to change) | Entrance fee: P25 (including swimming); Picnic Shed rental: P50/day Dancing Pavilion rental: P600/day Viewing deck rental: P600/day Cottage rental: P300/day Parking fee: P25/bus; P10/minibus;jeep P10/trycycle |
Best time to visit | November to May |
Climate | Type I - Two pronounced seasons: dry from September to April; wet during the rest of the year |
Location Map:
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View of Mt. Arayat from the North Luzon Expressway |
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Road going to the park |
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Trees and other park facilities |
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Multiple Use/Dancing Pavilion |
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View deck in swimming pool areas |
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Pathways to mountain peak |