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| Cape Bolinao Lighthouse Note: tourists are no longer allowed to climb the tower |
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse was built atop Punta Piedra by Filipino, American, and British engineers in the 1905. As with all other lighthouses, it was built to avoid sea disasters and guide seafarers sailing along that part of West Philippine Sea. Based on several online accounts I've read, this lighthouse used to guide seafarers as far as 44 kilometers away as its beacon light is still visible that far. The lighthouse served its purpose for hundred years or so until it ceased its operation as a lighthouse in 2004. Since then, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse just serves as one of the tourist attractions of the town.
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| The Ruins of Cape Bolinao this ruin used to be the lighthouse's Admin building |
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| solar panels at the lighthouse Cape Bolinao Lighthouse was used to be powered by kerosene for around 80 years, then by electricity when Pangasinan Electric Cooperative extended its operation to Patar and for a time, by solar energy when it was renovated through a loan package extended by Japan. Cape Bolinao Lighthouse ceased it's operation when the beacon lights shut off and the batteries bogged down in 8 November of 2004. |
How to get to Bolinao
* From Pasay or Cubao, take a Bolinao-bound bus and get off at Bolinao bus terminal; fare is around 500 Php for aircon buses, one way; travel time is around 7-8 hours.
* In Bolinao, head off to Church of Saint James. On the side street, in front of Adora's Restaurant, are tricycles offering Bolinao tour; cost is 600 Php, round trip; tour takes around 4 hours.
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Cape Bolinao is part of a DIY tour my nephews and I made last 2015, while on vacation at my mother's hometown Bani. Just like my Ilocos Norte adventure, it was also a tour via a tricycle. Bolinao DIY tricycle tour costs 600 Php covering 4 of Bolinao's tourist destinations - Bolinao Enchanted Cave, Bolinao Rock Formation, Patar Beach and this Lighthouse.
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan
Entrance Fee: None
Date of Visit: May 3, 2015
Medyo ok na rin ang 500 na magasto para makapunta diyan kung sa cubao sasakay..
ReplyDeleteKumusta na..salamat sa pagiging bahagi sa walong taon ng blog ko..thank you....isa ka sa pinapasalamatan ko....
ReplyDeleteHappy 8 years......
8 years na ikaw? happy 8th blog-versary Arvin :)
DeleteI remember having trips there with my cousins who live in Bulacan before, I live in Batangas. But that was way way back forgotten the years already, it would be nice to visit again :D
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hello kabayan (pareho pala tayong batangueña), balik na ng Bolinao. :)
DeleteAwesome! :D I followed your blog by the way, so i can be updated :D
DeleteLast year we went to Anda Pangasinan and we were very tired on that day so we cancelled the Bolinao trip and now I'm starting to regret that decision. Hope to visit lighthouse before the year end.
ReplyDeleteCape Bolinao Lighthouse is a good place to drop by especially when going to Patar Beach or other destinations in Bolinao, Pangasinan.
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