Mount Mariveles, Dormant volcano in Bataan Province, Philippines
Mount Mariveles is a dormant volcano in Bataan Province with peaks reaching 1,388 meters and a caldera summit spanning about 4 kilometers across. The volcanic complex includes multiple ridges and natural hot springs scattered throughout the formation.
This volcanic formation last erupted around 2050 BCE, making it geologically inactive for thousands of years. The long period of rest has created a stable landscape where thermal springs now mark the sites of past volcanic activity.
The mountain marks a natural boundary of the Zambales range and is home to communities whose daily lives remain closely connected to the land. Visitors can observe this relationship with nature as they move through the surrounding areas.
Three main routes lead up the mountain: Tarak Ridge from Barangay Alas-asin, Pantingan Peak via Sitio Duhat, and Mariveles Ridge through Sitio Parca. Each trailhead offers different levels of difficulty and views, so choose based on your hiking experience and fitness level.
The volcanic complex contains several parasitic cones, including Mount Samat on the northern slope and Mount Limay on the eastern side of the system. These secondary formations show how the volcanic activity shaped multiple peaks across the region.
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