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Mount Zion: The Best Time to Visit

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Mount Zion is one of the most beautiful places in Occidental Mindoro, and it’s a great place to visit at any time. But if you want to avoid crowds and enjoy its beauty, you might want to see it during sunrise. The early hours of the day are the best time to go without any hassle. Why visit Mount Zion? This mountain is the perfect place for a breathtaking adventure. It’s just going to be famous among all the tourists who come to bike on its scenic trails. It is one of the mountains that make up the Rizalenos’ pride. The majestic view on top of the summit is breathtaking. You can see for miles and miles – it’s incredible! From San Jose, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Brgy. Sto. Nino, where you can found the mountain. See also: The Tila Pilon Hills: Where Nature’s Art Is On Display The best time to visit When you visit Mount Zion, Occidental Mindoro, it’s recommended to do it during sunrise. There are so many great things to do then, like going for a morning jog or taking a picture of...
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Parola Park: A Historic Watchtower In Sablayan

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Parola Park is also known as Presing Park. It is a historic watchtower in the town of Sablayan, in Occidental Mindoro. It was used as a lookout post for pirates and Moro raids. Today, it stands as a monument to the courage and determination of the citizen-soldiers who defended Sablayan during the Moro raids, with the first line of defense against the Moro pirates. A History of Parola Park As you walk through Parola Park, you’ll be witness to the bravery of the Sablayenos who fought off Moro pirates in the 1700s. There’s a century-old canon and a light beacon that both date back to this history. Today, you’ll find the lighthouse and an old cannon there. And this all happened because of a bunch of round-the-clock watchers and defenders stationed there, signaling or warning the people to hide while sending volleys of cannon. Path to Old Cannon of Parola Park Old cannon of Parola Park Watch Tower in Parola Park Sablayan Imagine you are back in the time of the Revolutionary War, and you are...
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