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Mount Samat & Dambana ng Kagitingan – Bataan’s Historic Shrine Hike

Mt. Samat

Jump to: About Mt. Samat | How to Get There | What to See & Do | Suggested Half‑Day Itinerary | Sample Budget | Where to Stay | Travel Tips | Final Thoughts

About Mt. Samat

Mount Samat (≈560 m) is an extinct volcano in Pilar, Bataan, and is home to the iconic Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor). Built in 1970 to honor Filipino and American soldiers of the Battle of Bataan, it features a 95 m white cross with an observation deck, museum, and sweeping views of Manila Bay, Corregidor, and surrounding highlands.