About Hiyop Highlands
Hiyop Highlands is a hilltop viewpoint and nature park in Barangay Hiyop, Pandan, in northern Catanduanes. Situated on elevated terrain inland from Pandan Bay, it offers panoramic views of the coastline, surrounding hills, and agricultural landscapes. Developed as an ecotourism site by the local government, it features viewing decks, cottages, and landscaped areas. It is notable for sunrise and sunset viewing, sea of clouds on early mornings, and as an accessible scenic stop for visitors exploring northern Catanduanes.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an elevated open hilltop with panoramic views over Pandan Bay, rolling hills, and farmland. The site has concrete viewing decks, open cottages and gazebos for picnics, landscaped gardens, and photo spots. The surroundings are rural and quiet with grassy slopes and scattered trees. Visitors can walk between viewpoints, take photographs, and rest in cottages while enjoying sunrise, sunset, and on clear early mornings, a low-lying sea of clouds.
Key highlights
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Panoramic hilltop views over Pandan Bay and northern Catanduanes landscape
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Sunrise and sunset viewing from elevated decks
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Seasonal sea of clouds visible on early mornings
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Landscaped viewing decks and cottages for picnics and photography
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Accessible ecotourism site developed by the Municipality of Pandan
Route
| By air | Fly to Virac Airport, then travel by van or bus to Pandan (approx. 2.5-3 hours) |
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| By road | From Pandan town proper, take the barangay road to Hiyop (approx. 5-7 km) by tricycle, habal-habal or private vehicle; short uphill walk to the viewpoint area |