Mt. Baloy

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Mt. Baloy became the base camp of Gen. Leandro Fullon during the Philipine-American War and also became the base camp of anti-Japanese guerilla forces under Col. Macario Peralta during World War II.





General information

Mt. Baloy, one of the three highest peaks in Panay Island (all in Antique Province), is located  between the three provinces of  Iloilo, Antique and Capiz.  Its dense forest, punishing terrain and isolation make it very hard to conquer.   

orchids in Mt. BaloyElevation (ft): 6299.21
Elevation (mtrs): 1920
Continent: Asia
Region/Range: Southeast Asia
Country: Philippines
Region: VI (Panay Island)
Latitude: 11.1406
Longitude: 122.235
Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition
Best months for climbing: January, February, March, April, May (rainy seasons pose additional challenges, especially in river trekking)
Nearest Airports:  Iloilo and Caticlan, Aklan
Jumpoff points: Valderrama, Antique (Bgy. Busog or Bgy. San Agustin); Calinog, Iloilo


Conquer Mt. Baloy!

Test your skills and endurance.  Explore one of the least-climbed  mountains in the country. Challenge your limits!  Conquer Mt. Baloy!


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