Near the tripoint of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga is an active stratovolcano Mt. Pinatubo . On June 5, 1991, the Philippines has listed the second-largest volcanic eruption in the century and the crater lake of Mt. Pinatubo was formed after this climactic eruption. How to go to Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake The jump-off point to start the trek to Mt. Pinatubo is in Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac . You can ride on Victory Liner buses bound for Baguio and drop off at Capas Public Market . From Capas Public Market, you can ride a jeepney or hire a tricycle that will take you to Sta. Juliana . All trekkers to Mt. Pinatubo are required to register at the satellite local tourism office in Sta. Juliana. The cut-off time for registration is 6:00AM . Necessary Fees: Environmental fee of Php 500 per person Guide fee of Php 500 for a group of 1-5 people 4by4 ride rental fee of Php 3000 per vehicle (the vehicle can accommodate up to 4 to 5 people only)