Bangui Windmills and Kapurpurawan Rocks: Day 3 Ilocandia Adventure

Let's go to the Southern part of Pagudpud!!!

.. and lets do the jump shot!!

☛ BANGUI WINDMILLS

Bangui windmills is located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. The windmill supplies power to INEC the electricity provider in Ilocos.

Bangui windmill is first windmill farm in the Philippines.

Huge windmill towers is facing South China sea and the pristine waters is so inviting.

Best time to visit the Bangui windmill is on the afternoon.

☛ KAPURPURAWAN ROCK

This is my 2nd time to visit Kapurpurawan Rock. My first time here, we had a hell of a ride in our hired trike because of the rocky road and after 4 years the road is pretty much improved but still not concreted. (Well, its part of the adventure..) (^_^)

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Kapurpurawan Rock is one of the must see attraction when going to Pagudpud. It is a white rock formation formed by nature. It is a limestone and its color changes depending on the weather. When its summer they say its super white.

this stone is just right in front of the rock formation

The local tourism already improved the area. When were there, we can't go near the rock instead the local tourism constructed a viewing deck for the tourist maybe to preserved the beauty of the Rock because we observed there were lots of vandals already on the rock.
 

tired from the long walk...

On the other side of the rock, there is some sculptures of the tribe that were used to lived on that area.

view from the other side of the rock

 Its quiet an effort to go near the rock, you have to walk for about 5-15 minutes or if your tired of walking you can try horse back riding.

almost a sunset

view of the rock from the entrance

Pagudpud: Day 3 Ilocandia Adventure

Pagudpud a fourth class municipality and a coastal resort town of Ilocos Norte province, in the northern Ilocos Region of the Philippines. According to the latest census, Pagudpud has a population of 20,385 people in 3,804 households. It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island. (Wikipedia)

Welcome to Pagudpud!! (^_^)

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is 45-minutes away from the capital city Laoag. You can get there through bus, hired vans and private cars. First time i went there we rode a public bus and the locals were so friendly to direct us where were going and this time, since were many we have our own tour guide.

Pagudpud beach are known to be "Boracay of the North".

The Blue Lagoon

☛ BLUE LAGOON BEACH

It is a hidden bay found at Maira-ira Point, which is a half-moon in shape edifice, by the Nacatnagan Cliff in the east and the Dos Hermanos in the north. This place is where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Reaching the place is quite tiresome for it is around 2.5 kilometers away from the highway with rigged roads and it is found at the interior part of Sitio Malingay. On the way is thick forest and you can also have glance of the sea. Malingay Cove is famous for its crystal blue water and fine white sand. (Wikitravel)

Hanna's beach resort is a luxurious resort in blue lagoon area. Right in front of the resort is a wide stretch of fine white sand beach.

jump.. jump.. jump!!!

In blue lagoon, we had a fine lunch infront of the beach. If you didn't bring food like us, there's a stretch of resto in the area that sell live seafoods and they'll cook it for you.

Palutohan in Blue lagoon

Blue lagoon's sidewalk (from edgar's camera)

☛ BANTAY ABOT CAVE

the hole

Bantay Abot Caves means “a mountain with a hole.” A hole was found at the middle of the mountain where the waves were free to flash into its walls just like an open shore until it was wrecked by an earthquake during the 80’s. It is also called “the underground sea” for on top of the cave is a lustrous vegetative cover. Inside the cave is a church that once you are inside, you do not only hear the echoing sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds but you can also feel the cool breeze of the air. It is a favorite hangout of swallows that swarm to their roost in the late afternoon. It is a very unique creation partly surrounded by the clear blue sea. Its shore has white sand mixed with fragments of shells and rocks that can be made as a décor. Parts of the shore are forms of rocks where you can sit and relax and enjoy a lucid view of the wide sea and verdant mountains. (Wikitravel)

On our way to the cave.. Photo by: edgar

Going to the cave, you need to go down the beach, and step on those rocks and you will be greeted by a smashing waters. =) Be careful with your camera's and gadgets it might get wet. Going up the hole is quiet slippery, but there's a great view of the beach on the back of the hole.

on the other side of the hole

at the entrance of the cave

☛ PATAPAT VIADUCT

Patapat viaduct is a long and winding bridge road that connects Province of Cagayan and Ilocos. It is situated on the cliff side of Cordillera mountain range.

the viaduct

This serves power to the mini-hydro plant in the area.

☛ PARAISO NI ANTON

Paraiso ni Anton is known to its miraculous waters. They said it is enchanted by a white lady. Travelers used to stop-by on the area to sip some drinkable water and freshen up. By the way, the water is cool and refreshing.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse: Day 3 Ilocandia Adventure

... 3rd day of a fun Adventure!!

It's a Pagudpud Day! So we woke up early and left Laog City at around 8 am.

This is actually my 2nd time in Pagudpud and its still feels like a first time.. =)

footstep to the lighthouse

Pagudpud is 45-minutes away from Laog City. But before reaching Pagudpud we stopped by Town of Burgos for a Lighthouse adventure.

 ☛ CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is also known as Burgos Lighthouse and was built during the Spanish times.

The lighthouse is situated on a hill so better hire a van/trike that could take you on the entrance of the lighthouse.

From the lighthouse you can see the scenic view of the South China Sea. It is used to be a a guide to the ship vessels passing by the Sea.

breath-taking  view South China Sea

 

Ilocos: A Backpackers Escape

After a very stressful week of work me and my cousin Tez decided to go up north for a long weekend away from the city life.Packed our things for just a short time then we are off to the Bus terminal.

Left Manila via Florida Bus (a.k.a. Pink bus) at around 10pm. With just a little preparation on this trip, we barely knew the place and we don't know anyone but, eager as we are we made our itinerary along the way. Though some bookings were already made like our accommodations.

Touring Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur is our goal.

With all the traffic in Edsa, NLEX, Toll gates, Passing Pampanga, Tarlac, La Union then....... Whollla!!! After 8 hours in the road we arrived in Vigan at around 8am.

 
From the highway, we rode a tricycle going to Vigan Heritage Mansion. Since we already booked online, everything is ready as we arrived. So, we just left our bags and made a quick bath then off to Pagudpud.

Day 1: Pagudpud Adventure
From Vigan we took a bus going to Laog drop-by some lunch at nearby Mc Donald's and headed to the Mini Bus terminal going to Pagudpud. Travel time from Vigan - Pagudpud is basically almost 2 hours.

By searching the internet, I contacted a tourcycle in Pagudpud. Thankfully, Kuya Nath (our trike driver/ tour guide)which is so accommodating eventhough we arrived in Pagudpud past lunch time worried that we might not able to go on all the attractions he has in-store for us.

First stop, Cape Bojeador (Lighthouse Tower) in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Cape Bojeador serves as the light of the fisherman's in the year 1800's. The view above the tower is so fascinating;  a beautiful South China Sea.

And then we headed to Kapurpurawan Rocks - the white rock formation located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte which is just a few minutes away from the Lighthouse. Kapurpurawan in Ilokano dialect means kaputian or white. We went for a long walk going to the rock formation and everything is worth it. The rock is so spectacularly white. We actually climb on some of it.

Bangui Windmills -  is the first windmill in the Philippines serving Ilocos Norte Region. Situated in in Bagui, Ilocos Norte and it is facing South China Sea.

 Kabigan Falls - refreshing waterfalls, a 30-minute walk where you will pass green farmlands, vegetations, small streams and the fresh air is breathtaking. Entrance fee: Php 20

 Patapat Viaduct - The Patapat Viaduct Is a viaduct at the municipality of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. elevated 31 meters over sea level, is 1.3 km concrete coastal bridge that connects the Maharlika Highway from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to the Cagayan Valley Region. It rises along the town's coastal mountains, which is the starting point of the Cordillera Mountain Range that snakes through Northern Luzon. It is the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines.(from wikimapia)

 After a quick pose in Patapat, we headed to Paraiso ni Anton for some water drenching experience. The place is quiet mysterious and it is just along the highway. Travellers tends to stop-by for some water.

 Next stop is the Agua Grande, where they have their own hydro power plant which serves INEC.

 Since its already nightime, we just passed-by Bantay abot Cave, Timangtang Rock going to the Blue Lagoon and Saud Beach(which they call Boracay of the north).