Mount Pico de Loro
Also known as: Parrot's Beak
Pico de Loro - a jungle summit and its iconic "parrot’s beak" monolith near Manila
The route
The line through Cavite/Batangas, Philippines - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Nov-May (dry season)
Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain
Best in the dry season; the monolith is dangerous when wet/crowded; a permit and guide system. Confirm.
On the trail
Jungle to a summit, with an optional scramble up a rock monolith
An optional exposed scramble up the "parrot’s beak" monolith with a rope
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Summit only (skip the monolith)
Getting there & staying
Ternate, Cavite
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Ternate; limited or none on the trail
Guide required
Permits & safety
A permit and guide system (LGU). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The exposed monolith scramble (falls), heat, slippery when wet
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.