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Lapu Lapu
Parañaque, Metro Manila
Taal Volcano is the smallest yet the most
active volcano in the Philippines. It is popular not only in the country but
also around the globe. However, there are three major misconceptions about Taal
Volcano. These are:
Misconception:
Taal Volcano is located in Tagaytay City.
When you ask people where Taal
Volcano is, 6 out 10 people will answer that you can find it in Tagaytay City.
Yes, you can see the beautiful Taal Volcano in Tagaytay but it is located at
Talisay and San Nicolas in the province of Batangas. It is 79km or 2-hour drive
away from Manila. If you want to make it to Taal Volcano faster, you can take
the Tagaytay route. It will take you probably just an hour and 15-minute drive
without traffic.
Misconception:
Taal Volcano is what I see in the picture.
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The most popular misconception about Taal
volcano is the volcano itself. 9 out of 10 will point out that the picture
above is Taal Volcano. If you thought the same, you are wrong. This is
Binintian Volcano, the old volcano where Taal Volcano sprouted out. It is the
parent volcano of Taal.
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Aerial
shot
The big island beside Binintian Volcano (as
you can see in the photo) is the real Taal Volcano. You cannot see the actual
crater from Tagaytay City. You can have it face to face once you conquer the
trail going to the heart of the volcano.
Misconception:
You cannot swim in Taal Volcano lake.
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Of course, you can! It is allowed to swim
in Taal Lake. However, staying too long under the water is not advisable. The water of the lake is a diluted form of sulfuric
acid with high concentration of boron, magnesium, aluminum and sodium in salt
form. You can swim on the calm side of the Crater Lake. Stay away from the arid
place that exhibits hot and venting sulfuric fumes.
Taal Volcano is rated
1/10 when it comes to difficulty. It is recommended for beginners and even
experienced mountaineers. This volcano is small but it has an unwinding
ambiance.
Do you want to see the
beauty of Taal Volcano up close? Trail Adventours can definitely help you out.
Check our website now to book a hike.
