
Mt. Maculot – Cuenca, Batangas (Climb Guide)
Mt. Maculot is located in Cuenca, Batangas. It is known for its “Rockies”, a place that boasts a breath-taking view of Taal Lake, Taal Volcano and the rest of Batangas. Mt Maculot is day-hike-able. You can choose to just go to the Rockies or a full traverse going to the Grotto. Either way, it can be done in one day. The climb can be challenging since there are rappelling and rock climbing involved.
BATULAO OR MACULOT?
For the year 2016, I’m pushing myself to climb 4 mountains within the year. For the first climb, I’ve invited my College Barkada and my girlfriend for a hike/outing. We haven’t been together for a long time and haven’t done it before. We always go to beaches and resorts when we go out of town. So, this time, a challenging one. 😛
GOING THERE

The gang before going to Batangas
The authorities require guides for all who will climb. The guide fee depends on your destination. We took the Rockies-Summit-Grotto traverse for 800 pesos for 5 persons, plus 100 for an excess individual. The fee reached 1000 pesos because we are 7 in the group.
THE ASCENT


On our way to the Rockies.

Rockies
ROCKIES AND SUMMIT







Mt. Maculot Summit
THE DESCENT

Rappel going down
The hike was the first time for most of my friends and my girlfriend. I’m proud of ourselves for finishing that challenging trail. We took 9 hours. Despite exhaustion, we felt accomplished. We’ve reached the summit and got down safely, after all that we’ve been through. We don’t conquer exams and homework anymore, we now conquer mountains!
Check out also our climb guide to Mt. Batulao, Mt. Gulugod Baboy, and Mt. Talamitam.
ITINERARY
TIME
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ACTIVITY
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5:30 AM – 6:30 AM
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Meet-up/Breakfast
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6:30 AM
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Departure from Buendia
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8:30 AM
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Arrival at Cuenca, Batangas
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8:35 AM
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Tricycle to Registration Area
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8:45 AM
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Register at Barangay Hall
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8:55 AM
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Jump-off
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9:00 AM
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Start Trek
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10:45 AM
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Early Lunch
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11:40 AM
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Rockies
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2:00 PM
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Summit
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2:30 PM
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Descent
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5:30 PM |
Grotto
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6:30 PM
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Arrival at Base Point |
6:40 PM
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Wash-up
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7:15 PM
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Back to Manila
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EXPENSES
Bus to Cuenca
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130 Pesos
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Tricycle to Jump-off
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20 Pesos
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Guide Fee: 1000 pesos (800 pesos plus 100 per excess) / 7 persons
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142.86 Pesos
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Registration Fee
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20 Pesos
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Food
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200 Pesos
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Tricycle from Base Point to Wash Area
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20 Pesos
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Shower
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15 Pesos
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Tricycle to Major Highway
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20 Pesos
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Jeep to SM Lipa
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25 Pesos
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Bus from SM Lipa to Manila
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100 Pesos
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TOTAL EXPENSES = 692.86 Pesos per person
REMINDERS/GUIDES/TIPS
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Take a bus (DLTB or JAM Liner) from Buendia Bus Terminal bound to Lemery. Drop at Cuenca. (Fare = P130, Travel time = 2 Hours)
- Ride trike from tricycle terminal going to Jump-off. (Fare = P20/person, Travel time = 15-30 Minutes)
FEES:
- Registration Fee = P20
- Guide Rates:
DESTINATIONPRICECampsite and RockiesP400 (1-5 Persons ) plus P50 for every additional personFrom campsite to summit back trailAdditional P50/personTraverse: Rockies, Campsite, Summit and GrottoP800 (1-5 Persons ) plus P100 for every additional personOvernight: CampsiteP800 (1-5 Persons ) plus P100 for every additional personFrom overnight to summit back trailAdditional P100/headFrom overnight to traverseAdditional P100/head - Wash up fee = P15
NOTES:
- Wear footwear that holds your feet tight and has good tracks as the trail can be slippery at times
- Put on sunblock and wear proper clothing, there are no trees on the Rockies.
- There is no water source in the area, bring 2-3 liters of water.
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