Mount Mantalingajan
Mountain Palawan's highest peak, biodiversity hotspot and conservation area
Highest peak of southern Palawan’s ridge, remote and biodiverse; attracts experienced trekkers and conservationists for long jungle routes and endemic species surveys.
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
How to Get to Mount Mantalingajan #
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.
Tips for Visiting Mount Mantalingajan #
- 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.
Best Time to Visit Mount Mantalingajan #
The dry season is the preferred time for ascents, but local conditions and permissions determine access windows.
Weather & Climate near Mount Mantalingajan #
Mount Mantalingajan's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 23°C. Heavy rainfall (2102 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
