Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Palaui island

I've always wanted to go to Palaui. Ever since I saw one very picturesque profile of a friend.

Chinese New Year this time around was spent at one of the most scenic beaches in the Philippines, in Palaui Island.

I will share here some information I got from their Tourism Office.

Cape Engano Lighthouse
Is a historic Spanish Lighthouse completed in 1892 and is located in the north end of the Palaui Island. It once served as the guiding light from the Pacific to the extreme northeast point of Luzon, and the channel between the Babuyan Island. It has an untainted beauty characterized by its rustic charm and it offers scenic view of the Dos Hermanas Islands and the east coase showcasing the ridge being battered by waves and strong winds. The Cape Engano Lighthouse is about a 20-minture hike from the beach.







Our trek to Cape Engano yielded the follow scenic photos.

Cape Engano Cove
A 4-kilometer white sand coral beach lie at the north tip of Palaui Island. Under the blue waters of the cove are antiquated coral reefs. It boasts of rich marine ecosystem that consists of abundant coral species and tropical view.



Anguib Beach
Is touted as the "Boracay of the North" for its fine white sand and pristine blue waters and is ideal for beach and water activities. It is located east from Gotan Beach and can be reached by land or water from the mainland. It also offers a seafood ear-all-you-can buffet that gratifies you as you enhoy the beach and the spectacular sceneries.

Siwangag Cove
This is the hideaway where you can enjoy swimming in large dazzling U-shaped white beach that is located at the northweast part of Palaui Island. Here you can experience snorkeling while viewing different colorful corals and aquatic fish underwater.

PALAUI
Being a protected landscape and seascapre, visitrs to the island are expected to behave responsibly and respect regulations designed to protect the integrity of the ecosystems and biodiversity. Please be part of this advocady and follow these simple rules.

1. All garbage brought in must be brought out.
2. No bonfires are allowed anywhere on the island.
3. Camping is allowed only in designated camp sites in Punta Verde.
4. Only accredited guides are allowed to provide such service to visitors of Palaui.
5. Only accredited PASAMOBA boats are allowed to bring visitors across to the island.
6. No one is allowed to hike any of the trails without a guide.
7. Hikers are required to stay within the trail only.
8. The ff are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
a. Hiking when intoxicated
b. Vandalism in any form
c. Collection of wildlife
d. Hunting, trapping, or target shooting of animals and wildlife
e. Use of disposable containers for pack lunches
f. Breaking of bottles
g. Stepping on corals

All visitors are required to pay user fee amounting to PhP 50/entry (as per PAMB Resolution No. 01 Series of 2008). Tickets are the the Visitor Center.
And here're the rates. I'm sorry I'm being a lazy blogger.








This is where we stayed in Ilocos.

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