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Mayon Volcano

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When to come

Visit Mayon Volcano between December and March, the heart of the dry season. Clouds can obscure the summit during the wet season.

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When to climb

The clear-sky period is also the time to scale the summit (the ascent is slippery when it rains). The final stretch is not easy – underfooting can be fragile and the incline is 30 to 40 degrees.

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Height

Mayon Volcano soars 2,500 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level. The summit has a white coating that some visitors think is snow. It's sulphur.

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Nearest major city

Mayon Volcano is 15 kilometers (10 miles) north of Legazpi City, which is one hour by plane from Manila.

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