Pantaron Mountain Range, Mountain range in Mindanao, Philippines
The Pantaron Mountain Range is a mountain system in Mindanao that stretches across six provinces and has several peaks over 2,800 meters high. The landscape consists of densely forested slopes, valleys, and plateaus with different types of forest and vegetation.
The mountains played a strategic role as a refuge during the Philippine-American War for the people living there. Since then the communities have maintained their independent existence and shaped the area as their home.
The mountains are home to Manobo, Higaonon, and Bukidnon communities who have lived here for generations and practice their own farming methods. In the villages and fields you can see how these peoples maintain traditional ways of living in the mountains.
Visitors should obtain permits from local authorities and hire experienced guides to explore the mountain trails. The best time to hike is during the dry season, as heavy rain can make the paths slippery and difficult to walk on.
The mountains contain one of Mindanao's last remaining old-growth forests and provide habitat for rare bird species like the Philippine eagle. These ancient woodlands today serve as a critical refuge for species found nowhere else.
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