Taal Lake

It is proudly known to local tourists as a ‘lake within an island within a lake within an island, This is because it is indeed a lake within an island-volcano, which lies on a lake, enclosed in an island.

This wonder of nature is a jewel of blue waters and the dangerous gift of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

What is the Taal Lake?

Taal Lake is the third largest lake in the Philippines. It is far-famed for having a compound of volcanoes which are collectively known as the Taal Volcano. The Taal Lake is not the island in the mouth of the volcano, the fact that most tourists know.  The Crater Lake is also called Taal Lake and is generally accepted as a part of the large lake.

The lake is on the island of Luzon. It is a rich lake in terms of biodiversity. Its sulfuric freshwater is home to several endemic and adapted fauna.

Where can we find the Taal Lake?

The Taal Lake is two hours off Manila. It is a part of the province of Batangas, but there are magnificent viewpoints and resorts in the City of Tagaytay which is a part of the province of Cavite.

How did mother nature mold this wonder?

Taal Volcano was once a seawater part of the Balayan Bay of Batangas. Since it was a little too inland, it was easy to be enclosed and become landlocked, especially because of the activity of the island volcano near its center. Actually, most towns in its shore were buried in past eruptions.

The lake was formed and became freshwater, but with sulfuric content because of the presence of the volcano. The volcano itself is a wonderful work of nature. It rose from the bottom of the sea by continued flow of lava over the long period of time. The crater lake, which is much majestic and mystical in view was formed from its larger eruption and more massive lava flow.