National Park "Mahagnao Volcano"
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National Park "Mahagnao Volcano" - one of the largest in the area of ​​national parks of the Philippines, established in 1937. It covers an area of ​​635 hectares. To reach here the easiest way from Tacloban - the road to the bus only takes about an hour. Best time to visit - from September to May, when the island of Leyte is the dry season.

The main attractions of the park are two lakes located in the crater of the volcano - a cool freshwater lake Mahagnao Malagsum and warm lake with emerald water. The latter is ideal for swimming and for boat trips. A connected lakes trail overgrown with centuries-old trees. The waters Malagsuma like to fish the inhabitants of nearby villages Burauen.

The park attracts tourists for its amazing landscapes and incredible wildlife - while traveling through the protected area you can see the entire placer exotic flowers, including orchids and lilies, giant ferns, a variety of tropical shrubs, beautiful birds. Along the way there are often dazzling waterfalls, the most famous of which is the waterfall Ginaniban and swift creeks.

Another popular tourist site of the park - Mahagnao volcano, also known as Kaziboy. It is a dormant volcano, located near the villages of La Paz and in the province of Leyte Burauen. Mahagnao height - 860 meters, and its crater walls are covered with wood. Mahagnao last eruption was recorded in 1895.

In the park you can stay overnight - on the lake Mahagnao broken small camp, which can accommodate 30 to 40 guests.

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