# Ligñon Hill, Philippines: what it is and when to go

> Ligñon Hill is a hill in Legazpi, Philippines (Legazpi, Albay), at 156 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/lignon-hill/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Hill in Legazpi, Philippines · Nature
- **Where:** Philippines
- **Elevation:** 156 m
- **Best time:** December to April.
- **Nearest airport:** CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 319 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 13.16094, 123.72935

## What it is and where

Ligñon Hill is a hill in Legazpi, Philippines (Legazpi, Albay), at 156 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Legazpi, Albay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/legazpi/), where this site lists 7 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 13.16094, 123.72935; the nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 319 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=13.160941%2C123.729355)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=13.160941%2C123.729355)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/naturaleza/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Ligñon Hill is **December to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 18 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 55 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 36 |
| June | Better not | 12 h 46 |
| July | Better not | 12 h 42 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 26 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 04 |
| October | Better not | 11 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 14 |

In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Philippines

To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Philippines checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Legaspi Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/legaspi-synoptic-station/): Observatory · 1.2 km
- [Daraga Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/daraga-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Daraga, Albay, Philippines · 2.2 km
- [Legazpi Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/st-gregory-the-great-cathedral/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Albay, Philippines · 2.5 km
- [Mayon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-mayon/): Volcano in the Philippines · 12 km
- [Mayon Volcano Natural Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mayon-volcano-natural-park/): Natural park · 12 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

## More in Philippines: Nature

- [Mount Pinatubo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-pinatubo/): active stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines
- [Mount Apo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-apo/): highest mountain in the Philippines
- [Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-national-park/): national park in the Philippines
- [Taal Volcano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/volcan-taal/): active volcano in the Philippines
- [Tubbataha Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/parque-marino-del-arrecife-de-tubbataha/): protected area
- [Chocolate Hills](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/chocolate-hills-natural-monument/): geological formation in Bohol, Philippines

Every Philippines place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ligñon Hill?

It is a hill in Legazpi, Philippines. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Ligñon Hill?

December to April. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14.

### How do you get to Ligñon Hill?

The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 319 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=13.160941%2C123.729355) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Legaspi Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/legaspi-synoptic-station/), [Daraga Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/daraga-church/), [Legazpi Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/st-gregory-the-great-cathedral/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1827443584), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18353848), CC0. More about Ligñon Hill on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lig%C3%B1on_Hill). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

