Climbing Mt. Naupa in Naga, Cebu

Mt. Naupa in Naga, Cebu offers an easy yet heart-pumping mountain climbing experience for budding climbers. It’s definitely ideal for beginners and is just a 30 minute to 1 hour drive from Cebu City.

How to Go to Mt. Naupa

Mt. Naupa can be reached via public transportation by riding a bus at Cebu South Bus Terminal. Ride any bus, preferably a mini-bus, headed to the South. The fare is around ₱ 20. Then, get off at Brgy. Tungkop. Ride a motorcycle going to Cogon Chapel. There is a fixed tariff of ₱ 50 per head for the motorcycle ride. Before reaching the peak, there’s an entrance fee of ₱ 20 per head.

The start of the trek begins at Cogon Chapel. There are some kids who offer to be guides but you can actually climb Mt. Naupa without a guide since the pathway is already created and there are some residents who you can ask for directions. Although the trail is easy, there are some paths beside a ravine. It’s also mostly ascent but you can reach the peak in one hour.

Breathtaking views await you as you climb up. There are also small stores selling snacks and refreshments.