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Makiling Forest Reserve Laguna

Tourist attraction Park Hiking area

One of the Best Places To Visits in Los Baños


Address

335 Real Rd, Real, Calamba, 4027 Laguna, Philippines

Contact

+63 49 536 2577

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (324 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 醉爱美人 1 year ago on Google
    A place worthy of your hiking trip has a little original flavor.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aldrin Jay L. 1 year ago on Google • 39 reviews
    We have a habit of visiting Makiling Forest Reserve every Holy Week, my siblings and my Mom loved it. I am with other friends as well..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark L. 5 years ago on Google • 38 reviews
    One of the mysterious rainforest in the Philippines. There are many beliefs in this forest but one thing I'm sure of it is one of the beautiful forest. It is also known as Maria Makiling named after the fairy which is said to be the generous and beautiful guardian of this forest. Generous because she offers refuge to tired hunters and helps collects firewood on old ladies where she slips gold nuggets sometimes. There's a lot of stories about her which is passed down from generation to generation. She has a rich vegetation even she has a lot of visitors mainly mountaineers, trail runners, and pilgrimers. She is already considered as protected area so when going there you need to register on the camp at her feet and take a guide with you for your safety as well as for her conservation. Went here for the birthday climb of my sister and brother in law which they considered as one of the memorable experience due to its beauty as well difficulty. The trail to its peak is not suggested for beginners since it has technical parts like some small rappelling and a long walk. Always observe the Leave No Trace discipline for its conservation when you visit her.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moe S. 2 years ago on Google • 594 reviews
    I love this natural mountain. Fresh air and grean
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kay B. 4 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    We were able to reach the flatrocks and the mud spring. It was a good hike. Easy and safe trail even to kids.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micael Gabriel I. 4 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Went here to see the actual bloom of Rafflesia. It was a very nice experience. Everyone was nice and there is a lot of things to see
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Noemi Eusebio P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful lushes of greens, uphill road, fresh air, i love nature!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Knice K. 5 years ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Most accesible Major Hike within my side of Metro Manila. Lush rainforests, challenging trails, diverse flora and fauna. Everything an outdoorsman would want in a weekend hike.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonny O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for hiking and camping. Cool and fresh air.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to hike and exercise
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 5 years ago on Google
    Hiking here is easy because of paved roads and moderate slope, gradually getting steeper as you move closer towards the summit. For those living in the concrete jungle of Manila, this is a great way to escape to the countryside and surround yourself with 100-year old trees and lush foliage. Travel is just an hour if you leave early say 4 or 5am. There are trails into the forest and you may explore. At Station 7 there are small stores with al fresco seating for a quick rest and refreshments like buko juice, boiled bananas, hot mami noodles, and even halo-halo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 victor v. 4 years ago on Google
    Forest is still thick however the road is arrow and only a few lights at night. Good for camping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leigh M. 4 years ago on Google
    You can trek for hours to get to the peak and can stay there for the night. The place is maintained so that visitors will not be able to destroy the forest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thots U. 5 months ago on Google • 258 reviews
    Trees by Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. @uplbmakilingbotanicgardens #libotpinas #LuzonVisayasMindanao #PhilippineLoop #KwentoNiKali #PhilippineTourism #SuzukiSpresso #suzukispressocamper #PhilippineLoopers #PhilippineTourism #LibotPinas2023 #PhilippineLoopAdventureTour #PinasMuna #GoBeKind #82ProvincesPH #pinoycamper #luzontomindanao #LoveThePhilippines #lovephilippines #DIY #DIYtravel #WHA #WindsorHillsAcademy #HomeSchool #NatureIsOurTeacher

  • 5/5 Ej Prince Noesis M. 3 months ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    We didn't know that to go to peak 2 you must be at agila base before 9 a.m. that's our fault for lack of research beforehand. It took us sometime to get to Agila base as there were alot of picture taking at Flat Rocks, some rivers, the Forest park, and the Mud springs. The trail itself to Agila Base is a concrete road making it perfect for a casual walk up the mountain. A plethora of flora and fauna will present themselves as you trek up Makiling. In the event of an emergency or if you are just too tired you can ask the locals to give you a ride down to the entrance for 100 pesos. You can also get a permit if you plan to drive your car or motorbike up to Agila Base.

  • 5/5 Ladyeunice S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh air and good place for exercise

  • 5/5 Jun Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful trees,,cool place,,amazing greenery

  • 5/5 Aling CHaeryn V. 2 years ago on Google
    Not advised to hike coz its raining. So sad!! If you wanna want to see the beauty of nature .. go there!!!

  • 5/5 Manny O. 1 year ago on Google
    I love environment. So for me, i enjoyed the area.

  • 5/5 Vu Phuong N. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place for a day hike. Close to Manila and can easily approach by Bus and Jeepny

  • 5/5 Sam V. 5 years ago on Google
    💚💚💚

  • 5/5 大大大大 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Almost dead, hahaha, laughing at the dead! There is a hot spring here, don't go in, I almost got stuck in it! Haha! (Original) 差点死了,哈哈哈,笑死人!这里有个温泉,不要进去,我差点陷进去了哈哈!

  • 4/5 Ryan C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect for the trail! (Original) Ganda ng trail!

  • 5/5 mylene joy s. 5 years ago on Google
    View plus breeze.. more pleassseeee.plus fresh buko to beat the heat

  • 5/5 Emmanuel C. 5 years ago on Google
    A place of coolness and preservation of wonderful environment where all creatures living there enjoyed much.

  • 5/5 Angela L. 4 years ago on Google
    Love hiking and trekking while enjoying nature. Many beautiful plants..

  • 5/5 Gerry T. 4 years ago on Google
    Mt. Makiling is excellent. The people at MCME are friendly as well as the people in the mountain. The fees are not expensive. The cheapest so far. Great.

  • 5/5 Lorenzo A. Maglaya J. 9 months ago on Google
    Mt. Makiling is my home away from home.

  • 5/5 jam a. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonder of nature

  • 5/5 ACHMED D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for hiking!🚶🏃🚶🏃

  • 5/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    I believe parts of the movie Platoon where filmed in this area.

  • 5/5 Joseph L. 4 years ago on Google
    Last frontier of UPLB

  • 5/5 Ronald R. 5 years ago on Google
    Well-preserved forest, challenging hike/climb, and a great place to commune with nature.

  • 5/5 Jerkyns M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place should be protected ny the government. This is one of the treasure of the country. More trees, breeds of animals and insects and most specialy plants that gives us life. If you visit the Makiling forest, you will be relaxed, you will forget your problems, you will revitalize and your soul will be replenished. Go come visit the Makiling Forest and experience it on your own.

  • 5/5 Richelle T. 6 years ago on Google
    Ok. Curiosity satisfied about UP Los Baños and the Philippine High School for the Arts at the Mt. Makiling.

  • 5/5 VERGEL B. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place

  • 5/5 Policarpio B. 6 years ago on Google
    C'mon people, let us preserve what's left of our nature! Come to the EcoTrail of the Botanical Garden to get that mini-hiking experience.

  • 4/5 rosieann t. 5 years ago on Google
    We stayed here for our rescue training. Most of the facilities are not well maintained. So if you want comfort its not the right place. But for rescue training purposes its quite good and spacious.

  • 5/5 kaye ubaldo p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Makiling forest reserve laguna (Original) Makiling forest reserve laguna

  • 4/5 Sham O. 3 years ago on Google
    A good place to walk around and discovering Philippines natural forest with its flora and fauna. Facilities that's available along the walk is a bit run down or abandoned, it would be nice to revive them so as visitors can use the hardscape which were already there. Improvement on the interpretation to the uniqueness of the area would be an added knowledge for visitors. Overall I enjoyed my visit to the garden.

  • 5/5 AlleenCleezy M. 3 years ago on Google
    I love it

  • 5/5 warant F. 4 years ago on Google
    lot of tress

  • 4/5 Panda F. 4 years ago on Google
    good place for hiking.fresh air ,cold.

  • 4/5 Ali R. 4 years ago on Google
    Forest place

  • 5/5 Jieczy B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Relaxing to see this place. (Original) Nakakarelax makakita ng ganitong lugar.

  • 5/5 dpogs _. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First time I came here 1997 love the memories. (Original) First time nakapunta ako dito 1997 love the memories.

  • 3/5 iann m. 4 years ago on Google
    It's nice

  • 5/5 Jonas L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Yang S. 4 years ago on Google
    Camping ideas is ok here

  • 5/5 ALEXANDER T. 4 years ago on Google
    It my home

  • 5/5 Brandon e. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place to relax and unite with nature. Amazing Mountain to hike or trekking. I love this place

  • 5/5 Roma C. 4 years ago on Google
    I saw many insects that I haven't seen before.

  • 3/5 Roy G. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is cool and quiet.

  • 5/5 Don M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool & Fresh!

  • 4/5 mt m. 4 years ago on Google
    If you like outdoors


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking

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