Tutulari Avatar Gorge
Sandstone gorge in Inararo, Porac, with mossy canyon walls and narrow passages, reached by off-road trips on the Pinatubo massif.
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Overview
Tutulari Gorge in Barangay Inararo is named in part for its resemblance to the setting of the film Avatar. Towering sandstone walls shaped by wind and water glow green, gold and amber in the sun, with narrow passages and desert-like terrain around them.
Getting there usually means an off-road trip and guided exploration, and it is often included as a stop on the 4x4 route towards Mount Pinatubo.
How to get there
Off-road travel and guided exploration on the Pinatubo massif
Location
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