Dominating the entire province of Albay, it is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines and dubbed as the “world’s nearly perfect cone”. It stands majestically at 8,189 feet above sea level from a board base about 10 km. in radius. The crater, with a diameter of 1/2 km. has a notched rim from which can be seen a pool of bubbling hot lava in the center and rich coal deposits on the sides. Through this crater whiffs off sulfuric steams and gases which are constantly emitted. From the top, one can get a good full view of the Albay Gulf and other outlying towns that lie in the periphery of its base. Mayon derived its name from the Bicol word “Magayon” meaning beautiful which has been regarded as the symbol of Albay.
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