Mount Apo
The highest mountain in the Philippines, a dormant volcano 2,954 metres above sea level on the border of Davao and Cotabato. Trekkers cross forest, sulfur vents and a crater with small lakes on the way to the summit. The mountain is a national park and sacred to local peoples.
- Where
- Kidapawan, Davao, Philippines
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 6.9875, 125.2708
Get the Mount Apo stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Mount Apo. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Davao volume with your photos and a note.
Near Mount Apo
Mount Matutum 64 km
An active stratovolcano and the highest point of South Cotabato, at about 2,286 metres, rising above General Santos and Koronadal. It is a protected landscape with forest trails, and climbers reach a crater and the summit in about two days.
Mount Hamiguitan Range 104 km
A forested mountain range in Davao Oriental, protected as a wildlife sanctuary and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Its summit has a rare pygmy forest, and the range shelters many species found nowhere else, including the Philippine eagle.
Lake Sebu 106 km
A natural lake in the Alah Valley of South Cotabato, home to the T'boli people. The government recognises it as one of the country's most important watersheds, and it is known for its tilapia pens and nearby waterfalls.
Mount Kalatungan 119 km
A dormant volcano in Bukidnon, in central Mindanao, with a series of peaks and a protected forest of mossy trees. It is a challenging climb for experienced trekkers, with views over the Pulangi valley and across to the Kitanglad range.
Grand Mosque of Cotabato 124 km
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Philippines, in Cotabato City. It was built with funds from the sultan of Brunei and opened in 2011. Its golden dome and four tall minarets are visible across the city.
Mount Kitanglad 134 km
An inactive volcano in Bukidnon and the centre of the Kitanglad Mountain Range natural park, rising to about 2,899 metres. The forest is home to the Philippine eagle, and local Talaandig and Higaonon people regard the mountain as sacred.
Tinuy-an Falls 169 km
A multi tiered waterfall in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, on the southern island of Mindanao. The widest tier is about 95 metres across, and the falls have been featured in international travel magazines.
Maria Cristina Falls 178 km
A waterfall on the Agus River near Iligan, nearly 100 metres high and often called the twin falls because the flow splits in two. It powers hydroelectric plants that supply much of Mindanao, so the flow is partly controlled, and it is part of a protected area.
Questions
Where is Mount Apo?
Mount Apo is in Kidapawan, Davao, Philippines. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mount Matutum (64 km), Mount Hamiguitan Range (104 km), Lake Sebu (106 km).
How do I get the Mount Apo stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Mount Apo and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Davao volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Mount Apo before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Davao volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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