Showing posts with label Cagayan. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Cape Engaño Lighthouse - Palaui Island

Located in Palaui Island just off the Northeastern Horn of Luzon Island, and within the jurisdiction of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, the Cape Engaño Lighthouse offers a short and simple hike that nonetheless offers the best views that one could ever imagine.

Cape Engaño Lighthouse

The Faro de Cabo Engaño is situated atop the summit of a hill, 92 MASL, and thus provides an unobstructed view of and the Babuyan Islands, Dos Hermanas Island (Two Sisters), The Pacific Ocean and Engaño Cove.

From the white sand beach of Engaño Cove, the registration area is located on the left side. It is mandatory to secure the services of a guide (although it really is not required as the trail is really visible and there are no technical aspects during the climb) at Php400.00, which is good for a group of up to 4 persons.


Cape Engaño

From the registration area, the hike will commence and pass through the trees until you reach the open space where the Welcome Sign is located. Follow the trail up to the concrete-stairs, which will go on until the middle part of the hike. Halfway, the concrete stairs shall give way to a dirt path that will ultimately lead you to the summit where the lighthouse is located.