Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

TIKOB / TIKUB LAKE

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Tikub Lake is one of the “secrets” of Tiaong. Not many people have heard of it judging from the responses we received when we were trying to find our way to the lake.

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The lake, measuring 75m in diameter, sits on a crater of an extinct volcano. It is surrounded by lush vegetation although local fisher folks have put up fish pens within the lake.

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From the national road, follow the sign towards Lipa City. Upon reaching Total Gas station to your left, turn right to the road across it. When you reach the steel bridge, slow down and turn right on the first small road, across the barangay hall. Drive straight on rough roads until you reach a clearing going uphill to your left. Walk uphill until you reach the lake. – members.virtualtourist.com

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Lake Tikob (Tikub, Ticob, Ticub) is a nearly circular crater lake located in the province of Quezon, in the Philippines. The circumference of the lake is elevated and thick with foliage that steeply slopes down to the shore of the lake. The lake is located near the foothill of Mount Malepunyo, in between nearby Mount Banahaw, in Brgy. Ayusan, in the town of Tiaong, Quezon.

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About two kilometers in diameter and 75 meters deep, Tikob Lake lies on the crater of an extinct volcano. Thick foliage surrounds the lake. It is located in Tiaong, Quezon.

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About seventy-five kilometers in diameter and seventy-five meters deep, the lake lies in the crater of an extinct volcano and is surrounded by thick foliage. This lagoon is a hub for nature trippers for its offers unique ambiance due to its spot-like shaped body of water surrounded by slopes. Grandslam winner of Gawad Pangulo sa Kalikasan as Best Inland Body of Water.

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