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If you want another adventure during summer other than going to the beach, this attraction might interest you.
Osmeña Peak is the highest point of the island of Cebu with an elevation of 1013 MASL (Metres Above Sea Level). It is located in the mountain barangay of Mantalongon in Dalaguete, Cebu. This area is also known as the Vegetable Basket of Cebu because its climate is ideal to grow vegetables, crops and even flowers.
The peak is a favourite destination among hikers and campers during the hot months, thus it is known as the Summer Capital of Cebu. The level of difficulty is relatively easy so you don’t need to be a seasoned hiker to reach the summit.
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Started our road trip as early as 7:00 A.M., we took the SRP route and stopped by for breakfast at a carenderia nearby. It was past 9:00 A. M. when we finally arrived at Mantalongon. We stopped by at area to ask where to get guides going to Osmeña Peak. Two kids entertained us and promised us to show the way up to the registration area.
We drove around 5 kms more. Others start their hiking at this point and usually takes around 1 1/2 hours to reach the registration site or the trail head at a relaxed pace.
There is a parking area around this part. The kids that showed us this site were the ones who kept an eye of our car while we were away. When we asked the kids of how much they charge, they told us that it is up to the customer.
We chose to get a guide going up the peak. It is also recommended especially for first timers like us. They do not collect fixed fees, only tips from the customers. Children were strictly prohibited to be guides because they skip school to earn money from this.
It was a great experience. I had hesitations at first but I am glad that I did. We were blessed with a good weather going up the peak. It was not super sunny and when we reached the peak, it rained for like half a minute so the people went down and we did not because we had umbrella with us. The scenic view that we saw as we climb up the peak was very calming. It was a perfect way of de-stressing away from the city. It was a beautiful weekend escape. The lush greens that were in our sight was very inviting. The majestic sight of Cebu from the peak was really awesome and made it worth our time!
There is another trail going down to Kawasan Falls in Badian which will take around four to six hours trek. This path is usually taken by campers who stayed overnight. We did not take this route as there is no road for our vehicle to pass.
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Make the most of your summer, come visit Cebu’s highest peak, Osmeña Peak or O-Peak.
Also read: 15 Cool Places in the Philippines to Beat the Summer Heat
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