A trip to Ilocos Norte would not be complete if one would not visit the famous white rock formation known as the “Kapurpurawan Rock Formation”. Kapurpurawan is an Ilocano word for white, as the rock formation is white. Kapurpurawan Rock has become one of the major tourist attractions in the North aside from the beach of Pagudpod and the Windmills of Bangui. The rock was formerly owned by a rich doctor who sold his land to the Marcos. The Marcos then opened the land as a tourist attraction to the public.
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| the sea and the field |
Located in the town of Burgos, after visiting the Cape Bojeador lighthouse our tourist guide said to us that our next destination will be the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. The van stopped at the drop-off area wherein other vans are also parked. We asked our tourist guide if he will be coming along but he said no. He advised us to put some sunblock and bring along an umbrella and some water.
We hiked down a cemented stairs that leads to a pathway lined with trees. This pathway then leads to a field where just beyond it is the sea. At this point, tourist will now feel the scorching heat of the sun, no wonder why our tourist guide advised us to bring an umbrella. It is a long walk to the rock formation; luckily the formation is near the sea so the breeze from the sea somehow mellows down the heat of the sun.
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| the long way to the rock formation |
When we reach our destination, there was awe in our faces. The rock is like a big white ship nestled on top of a hill. Aside from this big ship-like rock there are also other small formations that will leave you thinking how nature has done them. The rock is a white limestone formed by weathering. I think the sea and the air from the South China Sea are responsible for this. As I near the formation I noticed the rope prohibiting people to climb the rock. And it gets slippery as you come closer due to the growth of moss in the area.
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| other rock formation in the area |
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| being captivated |
After taking pictures we decided to go around the mountain near the rock formation. According to locals the area was used for a movie shoot, and there are still remnants of the props and materials used. This part is not slippery as the one near the rock formation. The rock in here is also white and made of limestone. We climbed the different rocks even though it’s quite dangerous. One wrong slip and you might fall to the other rocks or in to the sea. After reaching a high place we blankly stared into the sea as we breathed in the fresh breeze of air and be amazed by nature’s beauty.
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| the various props used in the movie |
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| the view of the sea |
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