Stunning Kapurpurawan Rock Formation!

Photo Taken by: Cathleya P. Ferrer

Photo Taken at: Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte

"Immaculate splendor"

The Kapurpurawan rock formation is located on the rocky coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Burgos is located on the northwestern tip of Ilocos Norte.

One of the attractions of the North...mostly for young adventurers who would walk an additional 1KM to see the place. Lots of them taking pictures, enjoying nature. Easy walk, but sometimes the trail would get muddy. Good thing horseback riding is available, P100 for the ride back and forth the rock formation from the parking ares/souvenir shops. On low tide, sea water will be trapped within rocks and along with it beautiful fishes like those in the aquarium. To can take your gaze lower and might see them swimming in contained pools. The rocks may look like bridges.

If you are on a road trip, pass here. Good road and you will not be alone. Government issues entrance tickets upon entry, so make sure you got the receipt/ticket to get your pay accounted.

  Photo of Biag ni Lam-ang.

Before trekking, you need to pay a P15 environmental fee to help maintain the cleanliness of the tourist attraction. Then, the rocky coast can be accessed by going down a flight of stairs near the souvenir shops. It is not that steep so elders can still visit. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear as it can be muddy, because the path to the rock formations is made of soil, shrubs, and pools of water. If in case you don’t want to walk, you can ride a horse that costs P100 for a two-way ride. While trekking, you will see a statue of the Biag ni Lam-ang, an Ilocano epic poem.

 There is also horseback riding.

When at the rock formation itself, you can ask tour guides to take photos of you. You can climb and sit at the rocks but any form of defacing the rocks is not allowed. Feel free to also take photos of the windmills around the area and the West Philippine Sea where you will see waves crashing against the rocks that make the scene more attractive.

To go here, you can either use your private vehicle as there is a carpark on the jump-off point, or you can also hire a tricycle to take you to Kapurpurawan. Don’t miss this chance to see nature’s beauty in Ilocos!

You don't want to miss this!