Place to visit
Makiling Highlands, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Makiling Highlands is a visitor attraction in Philippines (San Pablo). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids
- Where
- Philippines · Mamon Road, 4027, Calamba
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 42 km as the crow flies
- Website
- montevista.com.ph
- Coordinates
- 14.16972, 121.19191
What it is and where
Makiling Highlands is a visitor attraction in Philippines (San Pablo).
It is in San Pablo, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.16972, 121.19191; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the With kids places in Philippines. In Kokai 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 Makiling Highlands is December to April.
- JanBest time11:15
- FebBest time11:33
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:19
- MayPossible12:39
- JunBetter not12:50
- JulBetter not12:46
- AugBetter not12:28
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:40
- NovPossible11:20
- DecBest time11:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. 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.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Doña Jovita ResortWith kids729 m
- La Vista Pansol ResortWith kids1.1 km
- Green Palm Private Pool Resort aka Villa HortalezaWith kids1.3 km
- Sol Y Viento Mountain Hot Spring ResortWith kids1.5 km
- Zion Spring Private ResortWith kids1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: With kids
- Manila Ocean Park
- Manila Zoological & Botanical Garden
- Avilon Zoo
- Enchanted Kingdom
- Star City
- Cebu Ocean Park
Every Philippines place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Makiling Highlands?
It is a visitor attraction in Philippines.
When is the best time to visit Makiling Highlands?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10.
How do you get to Makiling Highlands?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
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 Doña Jovita Resort, La Vista Pansol Resort, Green Palm Private Pool Resort aka Villa Hortaleza. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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