Mt. Pinatubo background

Several thousands of tourists visit Mount Pinatubo each year. Unfortunately, some of have no idea on its colorful past, its violent eruption nor its interesting people. We believe that all good trips start with a practical know-how on the place of interest. We created this page to provide you key information about Mt. Pinatubo. We aim that though this, one will have a better appreciation of  the things you'll see on your Pinatubo climb.

THE AETAS

Pinatubo is not an empty mountain. Some people have always lived on and around its slopes.
These people belong to one of the oldest ethnic tribe of the Philippines - the Aetas.
Climb Mt. Pinatubo and meet some of them. Get a glimpse of their way of life and be amazed with their ingenuity.

Click here to know more about the Aeta tribe.

MT. PINATUBO ERUPTION
The most recent eruption of Mt. Pinatubo was on June 1991. This eruption is considered as one of the biggest in recorded history.
As you find yourself trekking Mt. Pinatubo, witness the direct effects of the 1991 eruption.

Click here to know more about the 1991 eruption.

Photo credit : R.S. Culbreth, U.S. Air Force

MOUNT PINATUBO GEOLOGY
Interested in getting information about the Mt. Pinatubo geology?

CAPAS NATIONAL SHRINE
On the way to Mt. Pinatubo you may notice the Capas National Shrine. Check this link for some background information.

HOW DEEP IS MOUNT PINATUBO CRATER LAKE?
Different numbers can be found online but here is a verified estimation of the crater lake's depth.