SEARCH for rareness,
the largest bloom in the world.
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RAFFLESIA
Where
Mt. Candalaga, Maragusan,
Compostella Valley
How to get there
Ride a bus from Davao City
to Tagum. Then, take another
bus bound for Maragusan.
What to expect
A day trek up the mountain
to spot the rare Rafflesia Mira
and the newly-discovered
variety, Rafflesia Magnifica.
Blooming in the wild,
making their presence
felt through sheer size
and odor.
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Best time to go
September to October.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes,
hiking shoes.
For more information
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