Philippines
Taal
Lake, situated just 37.28 miles south of Manila, has two claims to
fame: It is the deepest lake in the Philippines at 564 feet deep, and it
is home to one of the world's smallest, but most active, volcanoes.
Photo: Courtesy Luca Tettoni/Corbis
Photo: Courtesy Luca Tettoni/Corbis
Taal Lake
This dangerous beauty, situated just 37.28 miles south of Manila, has
two distinct claims to fame: It is the deepest lake in the Philippines,
with a depth of 564 feet. It is
also home to one of the world's smallest but most active volcanoes, the
Taal Volcano, which sits within its waters on the island of Luzon. The
lake itself was formed when a
larger volcanic crater here collapsed; now seismologists spend a lot of
time monitoring this spot for tremors, and sending out frequent eruption
warnings through the country's
Department of Tourism. Plenty of tour groups offer trips to the natural
wonder—in spite of the fact that it has been declared a permanent danger
zone. A safer way to see the
volcano is by taking a drive along the Tagaytay-Taal ridge in nearby
Tagaytay City.
Nearby: Adjacent Tagaytay City offers some well-priced accommodations, in addition to the best views of the lake.
Nearby: Adjacent Tagaytay City offers some well-priced accommodations, in addition to the best views of the lake.
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