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Welcome to the Faro de Punta Malabrigo!


MALABRIGO LIGHTHOUSE

Completed and lit in 1896, it is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines as well as the best preserved lighthouse in the country.

It serves as a guide for ships passing through the Verde Island Passage going to either Batangas Bay or Sibuyan Sea.


Malabrigo Point Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Malabrigo, is a historic lighthouse located about 115 kilometres southeast of Manila in Barangay Malabrigo, Lobo, Batangas.

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The Malabrigo Point Lighthouse was among the lighthouses constructed by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines from 1846 to 1896 as part of the Plan General de Alumbrado de Maritimo de las Costas del Archipelago de Filipino (Masterplan for the Lighting of the Maritime Coasts of the Philippine Archipelago), the goal of which was to install 55 lighthouses all over the archipelago, including its remotest corners.

At the time, Malabrigo Point was considered a dangerous area among seafarers because of its rocky coastline and strong currents especially during the monsoon season, hence, its name which comes from the Spanish words mal abrigo, meaning "bad shelter."

In 1891, Spanish engineer Guillermo Brockman, who also designed the lighthouses at Capul Island and San Bernardino Island, created a design for a lighthouse in Punta Malabrigo which consisted of a Victorian architecture-inspired cylindrical brick tower with a metal staircase and double balcony, lighthouse keeper's quarters, and machine room.




MALABRIGO BEACH

Instead of white fine sand that beach bums usually are looking for, the shores of Malabrigo is uniquely covered by small to medium sized white and gray stones or pebbles.

There are smooth and rough ones, but not too rough to hurt, so the beach is pretty much safe to walk on, and can even be therapeutic for the soles if the sun’s heat is tolerable enough to stay barefoot.

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Malabrigo Beach is the southernmost point of Batangas, located in the quiet coastal municipality of Lobo. It may not be as popular like the other usual beach destinations in the province due it its farther accessibility, but this “unpopularity” makes this a perfect spot for those looking for a much peaceful getaway.


Since it is not as busy as the other beaches, it has remained pristine and clean, with its natural beauty and treasures protected until now. It also has one of the clearest waters you could probably discover in the region, its wonderful shades of blue and green calmly blending under the sun.

The municipality of Lobo, where the lighthouse is located, signed an agreement with the PCG to adopt the lighthouse in 2014 and began renovating and repainting the structure, and has since become the best preserved lighthouse in the country.

This is part of my visit in Lobo, Batangas and a night-stay at Punta Verde Resort in 2018.



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TRAVEL GUIDE: Malabrigo Beach and Lighthouse in Lobo, Batangas

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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.



About Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

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.

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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in 2012

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.

The light marks the northwestern-most point in Luzon. The northeastern-most being Cape Engaño Lighthouse on Palaui Island, Santa Ana, Cagayan.

The lighthouse of Cape Bojeador serves shipping heading towards the Pacific Coast heading towards the Babuyan Channel, also serves ships heading towards the ports of Salomangue and Curmimao.

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The 66-foot-tall (20 m) octagonal stone tower, the most prominent structure in the vicinity, can be seen from as far away as Pasuquin town in the south and Bangui on the east on a clear day. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the highest-elevated nor tallest lighthouse in the Philippines. But the highest elevated still original and active Spanish era lighthouse in the country.

Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet (180 m), and among the Spanish Colonial lighthouses, the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouse is the tallest at 90 feet (27 m). In Mindoro Strait, the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet (34 m).


THE LIGHTHOUSE TODAY

Cape Bojeador lighthouse is the most accessible of all the lighthouses in the island of Luzon. Access to the lighthouse is through a two-lane narrow concrete road that starts from the Maharlika Highway in Brgy. Paayas, Burgos, about 40 km. north from Laoag City, capital of Ilocos Norte.


After passing Paayas, a sign on the right side of the highway indicates the winding road that leads to the base of the lighthouse. At the parking lot, visitors climb a flight of concrete stairs to the perimeter wall which offers a good view of Cape Bojeador and West Philippine Sea and enter the courtyard.

Look for the lighthouse keeper and inform him of your intentions. The service buildings and the cistern are located in the courtyard. The elegant T-shaped stairway leads you up to the veranda of the main pavilion.



The hallway of the main pavilion takes you to the foot of the covered stairs that lead to the entrance of the tower. A spiral staircase leads the visitor to the lantern room on top. Only a certain number of people are allowed in the tower at a time. Access to the gallery depends on the outside wind condition.

The pavilion has now been transformed into a small museum as well as lodging for people seeking basic accommodation, though except from shared cooking facilities and water from the cistern, no other amenities are provided.

Me at Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

I wasn't able to get inside the lighthouse since it wasn't under maintenance the day we visited here.


It is recommended to visit the area in the months of June to August when the moderate monsoon revitalizes the surrounding vegetation that adds to the scenic view of the area. November to January is not advisable for the weather is very wet and cold due to the effect of the Siberian Winds (Cold front from Siberia, Russia) affecting the northernmost tip of Luzon Island.

Sunset as viewed from Cape Bojeador

Watching sunset here is a perfect way to end our day after our long tour around Pagudpud. 



WHERE TO STAY NEAR CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE

Knowing that Pagudpud is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, finding a place to stay here is not really a big challenge but of course, it would be ideal and less hassle to book your reservations as early as possible.

There are many budget hotels, transient houses and of course those luxury hotels to stay in. You can check our list of hotels in Pagudpud and see which one suits your budget.



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WHERE IS CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE IN THE MAPS

The maintenance of Cape Bojeador Lighthouse has been repainting the whole structure since I came here in 2012. So you'll notice a big difference into some of the photos I have taken here vs the photos tourists' have today.


Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is part of South day tour around Pagudpud including Bangui windmills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Burgos Lighthouse.


How to Get to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is located in Municipality of Burgos which is a bus away from the central city, Laoag.

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Cape Bojeador is located in Burgos which is about 1-2 hours drive from Laoag. You can take a bus ride from Laoag to Pagudpud then drop you off Burgos. Then you can rent a tricycle to bring you to the lighthouse and tour you around. Or you can book a day tour directly from Laoag via Klook.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Cape Bojeador Lighthouse


  • Why is Cape Bojeador lighthouse famous?
    Cape Bojeador is one of the most popular lighthouses for people to visit. Originally designed by renowned engineer Magin Pers y Pers in 1887, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse was first lit on March 30, 1892. Nice then, it guided many Spanish galleons along Ilocos Norte's rocky coastline.

  • Where is the Cape Bojeador lighthouse in the Philippines?
    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. If you're coming from Burgos City Hall, ride a jeepney that will head northeast on the M. Perucho St, It will turn right onto Pres. Ignacio St then left on the Pan-Philippine Highway.

  • Who made the Cape Bojeador?
    The initial design was by Magin Pers and Pers in 1887 but was completed by Guillermo Brockman's Lighthouse Service. The lighthouse tower is 65 feet tall and is octagonal. It is made with bricks to crowned with a bronze cupola.

  • What is the name of the tallest lighthouse in the Philippines?
    Contrary to popular belief, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos is not the highest-elevated nor tallest lighthouse in the Philippines but the highest-elevated still original and active Spanish era lighthouse in the country. Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet (180 m), and among the Spanish colonial lighthouses, the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouse is the tallest at 90 feet (27 m). In Mindoro Strait, the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet (34 m).

Check out my Ilocos Travel Guide:

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Batac   Burgos   Laoag   Pagudpud   Paoay   Vigan


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ILOCOS NORTE: The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse of Burgos (History and Its Importance)

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All you need to know about this magnificent historical site in Bolinao.


Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in Abac, Patar, is one of the famous lighthouses in the town of Bolinao, Pangasinan, the other being Port Bolinao Lighthouse in Guigui-wanen, Barangay Luciente I. Cape Bolinao is the second tallest lighthouse in the Philippines after the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, which is in Ilocos Norte.

Me at and Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in the background

The lighthouse has played an important role in preventing accidents at sea for over a hundred years in an international marine passage to Hongkong, Japan, USA and other countries.

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Built on top of the rocky hill Punta Piedra Point, the lighthouse overlooks the South China Sea. Also visible from the lighthouse are archeological sites where artifacts from the 14th to the 15th centuries have been uncovered, the 1,269 hectare Cape Bolinao Dendro Thermal Ipil-Ipil Plantation, vast white beaches, and coral reefs.



Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is about 351 feet above sea level. The land elevation, according the Bureau of Geodetic Surveys, is 250 feet, while the lighthouse structure itself is 101 feet high. It has a large revolving lens.

The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

A system of gears turned by pendulum weights held by a steel cable, much like a clock, causes the light apparatus to rotate. Visibility from the lighthouse reaches up to 20 miles midsea towards a lighthouse at Poro Point.

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HISTORY

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse was constructed in 1905 by American, British, and Filipino engineers to guide ships and boats plying Cape Bolinao in order to prevent sea disasters.

Its original third order apparatus was made in England and the lantern with kicks came from France, making the replacement of spare parts difficult were it not for the ingenuity of Filipino mechanics, who were able to make accurate replicas of the original parts.



For the first 80 years of its operation, the lighthouse apparatus ran on kerosene. By the 1980s, the Pangasinan I Electric Cooperative (PANELCO) extended its powerlines to Barangay Patar. It is now a favorite tourist site, being set among impressive rock formations and offering a panoramic view. The lighthouse has been slated for conservation, with a 19 million peso budget from the Philippine government.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the sole owner of the lighthouse under the Adopt-A-Lighthouse Program, has united with the municipality of Bolinao in an agreement to improve and conserve the lighthouse. The PCG is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment while Bolinao is responsible for the preservation of the structure and the environs of the lighthouse.


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Cape Bolinao Lighthouse Today

Entrance to the lighthouse is free. However, it was forbidden to go inside when we visited there.

My friends resting



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HOW TO GET TO CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE

The lighthouse is found at the corner of two connecting roads, the Patar Rd. and Cape Beach Rd.

If you are planning to commute via public transport, there are tricycles for rent in town proper. They will bring you straight here or tour you around the tourist spots in Patar.

Or you may avail Klook's Bolinao Day Tour for hassle-free travel experience.

But if you are bringing your own vehicle, you better follow route directions from Waze. Read my complete commuting guide to Bolinao for more details.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you can use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here. There are plenty parking spaces inside the resort.


This is part of my 2D1N Alaminos-Bolinao Trip in 2015.

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CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE: Majestic Historical Site of Punta Piedra Point in Pangasinan

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