{"id":3668,"date":"2017-03-06T11:36:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T03:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=3668"},"modified":"2019-10-22T10:39:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T02:39:37","slug":"white-rock-destination-at-kapurpurawan-rock-formation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/03\/06\/white-rock-destination-at-kapurpurawan-rock-formation\/","title":{"rendered":"Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte: A Magnificent White Rock Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tucked in the coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte<\/b><\/strong>, just 1.5 kilometers away from Laoag City, is a breathtaking rock formation by the beach known for its creamy white rock surface sculpted by natural phenomena.<\/p>\n

The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is an art of nature featuring a landscape of smooth ivory limestone produced by the natural process of sedimentation. It’s name’s root word, \u201cpuraw<\/em>\u201d, is an Ilocano word which translates to \u201cwhite\u201d because of the alabaster rock formations\u00a0that the tourists would love to see.<\/p>\n

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In front of the rocks is the view of the Bangui Bay\u2019s crystal blue waters and the visually appealing sight of the waves dramatically thumping against the limestone formations makes the scene a picture perfect moment in every way possible.<\/p>\n

\"\"See waves crashing against the marvelous white rock formation<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the numerous towering windmills from the neighboring Burgos Wind Farm will you as you drive towards the drop-off point of the rock formation. No wonder that this has become one of Burgos\u2019 best tourist attraction.<\/p>\n

Kapurpurawan\u2019s drop-off point is three kilometers away from the main highway. From the entrance, visitors have to go down a flight of stairs near the souvenir shops, then\u00a0trek towards the rocky coast a to reach the rock formation. The path is not too steep but take note that it can be muddy.<\/p>\n

\"\"The trekking path going to the rock formation\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

While trekking, you will see a statue of the\u00a0Biag\u00a0ni Lam-ang<\/em>, an Ilocano epic poem.<\/p>\n

\"\"A statue of Biag\u00a0ni Lam-ang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

For those who want to don’t want to walk, there are available horses to ride on for just Php 100 per person.<\/p>\n

It is advised to wear comfortable clothes and footwear or bring a jacket to avoid getting cold, wet, or any possible accidents while trekking. Also take note that flying of drones\u00a0is not allowed in the area due to the strong winds.<\/p>\n

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It is best to visit Kapurpurawan on early mornings to avoid the harsh sun or sometimes rain showers in the afternoon, and the crowd. Other nearby attractions in Burgos that one can visit after Kapurpurawan is the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Bangui Windmill Farm.<\/p>\n

How to get here:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n