Mount Gulugod Baboy is situated in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas, 2-3 hours travel from
Manila. The name Gulugod Baboy, pig spine english, was given because of its slopes and shapes, similar to pig spine. If
you’re starting to explore the richness of the Philippines that can be
found on higher altitude, then this mountain is your perfect start.
MT. GULUGOD BABOY: HIKING GUIDE, OVERNIGHT ITINERARY, AND THE SOMBRERO ISLAND
MT. GULUGOD BABOY: THE TRAILS TO THE SUMMIT
The Summit | On the summit, there’s 360 degrees view of the province and the nearby towns. Need to Consider | The wide camp site and the summit serve as the greener pasture for cattle’s, horses and goats; it is recommended to take care of your stuff before sleeping. Another thing, there are dogs strolling every night, trying to steal something from you, so make sure that your food and garbage are hidden.
Mt. Gulugod Baboy has a super wide, as in wayyddd
camp site. According to the residents, these wide grasslands are
owned by private individuals and some of these people might be
collecting fees from the hikers, aside from the registrations fees at
the jump off.
Sombrero Island | After enjoying the nature's beauty above,
our next destination was the small island. Its name Sombrero was derived from its shape that looks like a baseball cap. We
chartered a motorized boat at PhilPan Resort to the islet. Travel time –
15 to 20 minutes. In this islet, there’s a narrow white sand beach with
colorful sea creatures. Need to Consider | The water current is really strong, especially if it’s high tide, so please take care!
HOW TO GET TO MT. GULUGOD BABOY AND SOMBRERO ISLAND:
At Jam Liner Terminal – Kamuning, we rode in a
bus bound for Batangas, and alighted in Batangas Grand Terminal. Rented
a jeepney to PhilPan resort in Ligaya, Mabini, Batangas.