Mantalingayan Mountain, also known as Mantaling, located in the southern part of the island of Palawan. The top of the mountain is the highest peak of the island - 2,100 meters. In addition, Mantaling is part of the geological region Ultramafiks Beaufort Mountains and part of the National Park "Ridge Mantalingayan", created in 2009. The total area of ​​protected territory - 120 457 hectares.

Until now, in the territory of the mountain and its environs scientists find new species of plants and animals, which says about the incredible ecological value of these places. So, in 2007, there was discovered a new species of carnivorous plants are extremely rare, is named after the mountain - Nepenthes mantalingayansis. According to leading environmental country, the park should be protected from illegal logging and mining.

Mantalingayan popular not only among scientists but also among tourists - the mountain is considered one of the most difficult to climb. The usual route begins in the town of Rizal in the south-west coast of Palawan. On the ascent takes three days for the return journey - 2 more days.

Visitors can stay at the top for one day to explore the area. There are stunning views of the Southern Palawan, South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. Gore - a paradise for lovers of birds live here dozens of different species of birds, damaging its incredibly beautiful painting. Along the way you can meet people from the tribe tau't Bato - "stone people" who call Mantalingayan "Mountain of God" and to pass the so-called path of "The Island of the knife." Also, tourists bypassed Tulanggok hill on top of which you can witness an amazing natural phenomenon - is facing the air masses brought by the wind from the South China Sea in the west and the Sulu Sea in the east, and at night can be heard from this kind of howling.