Mount Mantalingajan Mountain

Mount Mantalingajan is the highest mountain on the Philippine island of Palawan, rising to roughly 2,085 metres and forming the core of the Mantalingajan Mountain Range. It is recognized as an important conservation area for Palawan’s biodiversity.

The area is remote and visited mainly by experienced trekkers, researchers, and indigenous communities; routes are multi-day and cross rugged terrain. The mountain supports endemic species and intact forest habitats that have attracted conservation attention and scientific surveys.

Local indigenous groups maintain cultural ties to the mountain, and contemporary conservation programs work with communities to manage and protect the landscape. There is no large-scale tourist infrastructure on the mountain.

Mount Mantalingajan lies in southern Palawan within the Mimaropa administrative region of the Philippines, forming a high interior massif distinct from the island’s coastal areas.

• Elevation: reaches approximately 2,085 metres and is the highest point on the island of Palawan
• Conservation status: located within a remote, ecologically significant mountain zone that is the focus of conservation efforts and low-impact trekking

Mount Mantalingajan is in southern Palawan, Philippines. The usual access starts from Brooke’s Point or Rio Tuba; overland travel on unpaved roads and river crossings is common. Local guides and permissions from indigenous communities are required for many routes-coordinate with community offices or conservation NGOs in advance.

• If attempting the ascent, hire a local guide from Rio Tuba or Brooke's Point-routes are remote and cross tribal lands.
• Bring strong insect repellant-lowland forests can be mosquito-heavy in wet months.
• Respect indigenous Tagbanua and Palaw'an territories and seek permission where required; many peaks are sacred or managed by local communities.