Get DirectionsDiscover Mount Makiling, a diverse ecotourism site and heritage park recognized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The scenic destination is home to over flowering plant 2,000 species, including many endemic to the Philippines and exclusive to the region. It was initially established as the country’s first national park and has since evolved into a cherished state-owned forest reserve administered by the state university in Los Baños. The reserve occupies a distinguished position as one of the region’s renowned ‘bundok dambana,’ a holy mountain, showcasing the local natural heritage and lore. The mountain is considered a sacred pilgrimage site and dwelling place of the ‘anito’ or nature spirit of its namesake, Maria Makiling.AddressLos Baños, LagunaContact DetailsLandline: +63 (049) 530-2589Email: [email protected]Operational Hours9:00 am – 5:00 pmBest time to visitYear-roundHow to get thereFly into Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which is the main airport to reach Laguna. From here, take a bus from one of the terminals in Manila and head to Laguna. Once in Laguna, you can take a jeepney, bus, tricycle (motorized three-wheeled vehicle), or ride-hailing service to the destination.Things to-doHiking, ecotourism, bird-watching