

It is unique in this world because of the relative positions of its 5 components:
A small volcanic rock island
is
surrounded by a small lake
which
sits inside a small volcano crater
which
is surrounded by a large lake
which
sits inside a large volcano crater.
Taal is a popular day trip from Manila. It’s only 50 kilometers (30 miles) away. Taal is also popular as a summer vacation retreat. The climate is cooler than in Manila.
A must for adventure travelers is climbing Volcano Island. You take a half-hour ride in a small boat to the island, then hike (30 to 45 minutes) or horseback (20 to 25 minutes) up to the ridge for a breathtaking view of Crater Lake.
During summer, the sun beats down relentlessly – and there are no shade trees on the trail to the summit. So plan an early morning start – and wear sun screen and a broad-rimmed hat.
Visit the town of Tagaytay located on the ridge of Taal Volcano. It has outstanding panoramic views of Taal Lake and Volcano Island.
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Photo by JG Moore of the US Geological Survey

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