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Binintiang Malaki Volcano (Talisay)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Laurel / Talisay
Also known as the "Fake" Taal Volcano
Many think this is Taal Volcano. This is the photogenic mound beside Taal Volcano which is actually more popular than Taal Volcano itself. This has also been a site of several volcanic activity in the past.

This is the part of Taal Volcano that is commonly present in photographs and post cards and is normally mistaken as the volcano with a crater lake inside, but it is actually a dormant crater and does not have a crater lake inside it.

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Coordinates:   14°2'13"N   120°58'16"E

Comments

  • mm (guest)
    local people in that area will inform you that the real taal volcano is the one you are about to go to. if you'll go there with a tourist guide they'll give you a brief history.
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