Apo Reef
A coral reef system in the Mindoro Strait, off the west coast of Occidental Mindoro. It covers 34 square kilometres and is considered the second largest contiguous coral reef system in the world.
- Where
- Sablayan, Mimaropa, Philippines
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 12.6758, 120.4750
Get the Apo Reef stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Apo Reef. 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 Mimaropa volume with your photos and a note.
Near Apo Reef
Mount Halcon 84 km
The highest mountain on Mindoro, rising in Oriental Mindoro to 2,616 metres according to newer survey data, higher than earlier estimates. It is known as a hard multi day climb through mossy forest, with a summit often wrapped in cloud.
Kayangan Lake 84 km
A brackish lake on Coron Island, maintained by the local Tagbanwa people. It is one of the most popular sights on the island and is considered among the cleanest lakes in the country.
Coron Island 88 km
A rugged limestone island in northern Palawan, ancestral land of the Tagbanua people. Sheer cliffs surround clear lagoons and lakes, including Kayangan Lake, a popular swimming spot. Boat tours from the town of Coron also stop at wreck dive sites from the Second World War.
Taal Basilica 143 km
The Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours in the old town of Taal, Batangas, in the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is considered the largest church building in the Philippines, and it overlooks the town from a hill.
Taal Lake 157 km
A freshwater lake in Batangas that fills a huge volcanic caldera, with Taal Volcano on an island in the middle. Fishing villages sit along the shore, and the best view is from the ridge at Tagaytay, about 600 metres above the water.
Taal Volcano 159 km
A small volcano on an island in the middle of Taal Lake in Batangas, inside a much larger caldera. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and one of the lowest. The best views are from the ridge at Tagaytay, about 50 kilometres south of Manila.
Boracay 175 km
A resort island of about 10 square kilometres, lying 0.8 kilometres off the northwest tip of Panay. It is known for White Beach, a long stretch of pale sand on its western side, and the island is split between three barangays.
Mount Makiling 180 km
A dormant volcano above the town of Los Baños in Laguna, at about 1,090 metres, covered by a protected forest reserve run with the University of the Philippines. Trails lead to springs, waterfalls and a small botanical garden. Local legend says the mountain is the shape of a sleeping maiden.
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Questions
Where is Apo Reef?
Apo Reef is in Sablayan, Mimaropa, Philippines. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mount Halcon (84 km), Kayangan Lake (84 km), Coron Island (88 km).
How do I get the Apo Reef stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Apo Reef and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Mimaropa volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Apo Reef before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Mimaropa volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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