Ilocos Norte - Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

I went to Ilocos Norte last May 2016 (okay, I know, this is a long overdue blog post) to visit a good friend who was relocated in Laoag City. It was a 10-hour bus trip from Manila, but we traveled at night to sleep the hours off in the bus. The visit, of course, included side trips to discover Ilocos Norte's wonders.

We arrived in Laoag City around 9:00 AM, quickly left our bags in my friend's apartment, and head on straight to our first destination: Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. The afternoon sun is at its peak so we had a cup of scrambled ice to freshen up! The parking was around 1 kilometer away from the lighthouse, so we rented a tricycle for only 10 pesos each.

The stairs to the lighthouse. Who's in for some cardio?

A mini museum inside the lighthouse.

As per Wikipedia, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines. It was first lit on March 30, 1892, and is set high on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions as a welcoming beacon to the international ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town.

It's not obvious in this picture but I was all sweaty and my hair is sticking to my face, lels.

I was with these cool girls - (L-R) Meimei, Elena, and Dana

The view from the lighthouse. Stunning!

Cute souvenirs!

One last pic before we go.

"Biag ni Lam-Ang"

"Kapurpurawan" came from the Ilocano root word "puraw", which means "white", thus the name of our next stop. The forces of nature, and a process called sedimentation, formed the creamy white rocks, all done by mother nature through time! Amazing! The trek is about 15 minutes long, and going here is free, unless you want to rent a horse for 50 pesos. Tip: Bring a bottled water.