Have you been to two places at the same time? Of course, you have been and in fact many times. But! Have you been in one place for three locations at the same time? Not impossible if you climb Mago Peak, a mountain located within the boundaries of three northern Cebu municipalities namely Carmen, Danao and Tuburan.

Day Hike Travel Guide to Mago Peak or Mt. Mago via Santican, Carmen, Cebu

One of the many beautiful mountains of Cebu that you should try to hike is Mount Mago. An experience you will not forget and regret.

Carmen Day Tour Itinerary with a focus on Mago Peak Day Trek

Where is Mt.  Mago?

Mt. Mago is located along the boundary of three municipalities in northern Cebu namely; Danao, Carmen and Tuburan. The easiest access to Mt. Mago is via Carmen, Cebu.

How to go to Carmen Cebu

1. Ride a bus from North bus terminal.
2. Ride a jeep from White Gold Cebu (Queen City Side).
3. Ride a jeep from Sungold along White Gold.
4. Ride a jeep from Hiway Mandaue.

How to go to Mago Peak or Mt. Mago

1. From Cebu City Ride a bus or jeep to Carmen Public Market.
2. Look for habalhabal that will take you to barangay Santican.
3. The drop off point is Santican Barangay Hall.
4. Register in the barangay hall.
5. Ask for a guide from the barangay hall.
6. Start your wonderful trek from the barangay hall to Mago Peak.

What to expect from Mount Mago Climb?

• Beautiful mountain views of the towns of Danao, Carmen, and Tuburan.
• Not a fully concrete road.
• Instagram-worthy scenery to barangay Santican.

• The trek is mostly uphill so make sure that your legs are well rested before the climb.
• The trek can take up to 1.5 hours one way including photo ops.
• 7km from Santican barangay hall to Boundary marker of Danao, Carmen, Tuburan.
• An increase in heart rate is normal. My highest heart rate is 180 even though I exercise every day.

• The climb is tiring but worth it.
• The windows like wallpaper view are halfway to Mago Peak.
• Climbing to the peak is on an open trail so be ready to soak under the heat of the sun.

Travel Tip when Climbing Mount Mago

• Exercise before the climb to make sure that you have enough endurance.
• It is advisable to bring at least 500ml of water and if available another 500ml of gatorade or pocari sweat.
• The only house you will pass by near the peak is generous to give you drinking water if you ask.
• Bring more food to share with your guide.
• Wear a hat, light clothing, and hiking footwear, and bring a towel.
• Wear sunscreen.

• When you reach the Lhuillier Ranch (plain field with horses and cows) you are near the drop-off point.
• Ask for a habalhabal driver that is familiar with going to Santican. There are parts of the road that need the expertise of the road.
• Always check the weather 5 days before visiting the place and avoid visiting when it is raining or when it rained the night before. The path will be really muddy and slippery.
• Camping is available in the area, just coordinate with the barangay officials of Santican, Carmen.

If you love the mountains or you love to go for an adventure then Mago Peak or Mount Mago is worth a visit.

Reminder to all trekkers please be responsible and follow the Leave No Trace (LNT) Ethics.

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Geezelle Maningo - A Cebu based travel blogger and the other half of GeeMiz Travel blog. She has been traveling around the Philippines and Asia since 2010 with her husband. A casual trekker/hiker since 2017 and has been blogging since 2008. A digital marketer during workdays and a bookworm on lazy days - she co-founded Cebu Book Club.

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