Mount Pico de Loro
About
The highest peak in Cavite, with a summit shaped like a parrot's beak! Pico de Loro is a classic day hike inside the Mts. Palay-Palay–Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape, and the jump-off is the DENR station in Ternate. Shady forest and concrete stairs climb to the summit view deck, where the famous Monolith rises right in front of you with Manila Bay, Corregidor and Limbones Cove beyond. The park now runs on online booking with a daily cap, so lock in your slot weeks ahead, start early and bring lots of water!
Dry until sunset (5:35 PM). Good time to go!
- 5–7 hrs including registrationTime to spend
- Dry season (around November to May); the park is open Wednesday to Saturday only, and early starts beat the heat.Best time to go
- About ₱200 per personValue · Great value
- Bus or jeep, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Hike to the summit view deck
- Photograph the Monolith up close
- Spot Corregidor and Limbones Cove from the top
Know before you go
Hikers must be at least 17 years old and hike with the assigned guide.
Stay off the Monolith and the land bridge; both are closed for safety.
The stairs are tougher than they look; bring at least 2 liters of water and take breaks.
Parking near the DENR jump-off.
Entrance ₱200 for local hikers (₱300 for foreigners), plus a mandatory guide at ₱500 per group of up to 5 (2026 guide). Book online at mppmngnp.com first.
The park now runs on online booking with a daily cap, so lock in your slot weeks ahead, start early and bring lots of water!
Where it is
DENR jump-off near Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite (Mts. Palay-Palay–Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape, on the Cavite–Batangas border)
No car neededJump-off at the DENR station near Magnetic Hill in Ternate, Cavite, about 2-3 hours from Manila. By commute, take a bus from Coastal Mall or PITX toward Ternate (or Naic, then a jeepney to Ternate), then a tricycle to the DENR station.
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FAQ
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes. Book online at mppmngnp.com; there are no walk-ins and only 90 hikers a day. Slots often fill 2-3 weeks ahead.
Which days is it open?
Wednesday to Saturday only, with day hikes and no overnight camping.
Can I climb the Monolith?
No. The Monolith (Parrot's Beak) is closed to climbing in 2026 because of geological instability; you can view it from the summit deck.
Where is the jump-off?
The DENR station near Magnetic Hill in Ternate, Cavite.