One of the reasons why I wanted to go back to Ilocos Norte is to see Kapurpurawan Rock Formation! After 30 minutes tricycle ride from Cape Bojeador, we reached the drop off point to Kapurpurawan. We hiked for about 15 minutes down a cemented trail leading to a wide field. Its terra firma looks like hardened lava with little holes. There are numerous small bodies of water, bonsai plants, tree trunks, boulders along the trail.
Will tell you more about Kapurpurawan through pictures and captions. The place rocks!!! --literally and figuratively! ;)
Sneak peek before anything else
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation from afar! We kept on saying "ang ganda, and ganda" (translation: "very pretty, very pretty") during the entire trek... Imagine our (quadrupled) awe when we finally reached it!! <3
The rock formation is just an amazing parcel of a huge 'mountain'/'hill'/'limestone'/whatever (Hmm.. what is it exactly?)
The rock formation is just an amazing parcel of a huge 'mountain'/'hill'/'limestone'/whatever (Hmm.. what is it exactly?)
3.1 km dust road from main road to Kapurpurawan drop off site
Along the way
looks like hardened lava with little holes...
Finally!
It's so white, hence the name! Kapurpurawan, an Ilocano term from the root word "puraw", means white... :)
I didn't see graffiti or any form of vandalism on the rocks i.e. "X was here". hihi! Good thing tourists are doing their part since we didn't see anyone looking over the place.
Its famous head! Some refer to it as the sphinx! They say that Kapurpurawan's form, and the color may I add, changes over time due to natural conditions. Kapurpurawan may look different a year from now. But the head seems to remain as is... A few changes, perhaps. But the head remains iconic!
I found it hard to go up there! Was the last to reach it and I needed their hands! I can't even stand; I was crawling the whole time! haha!
Somma shot which I really love!
With Gen! We can touch ze sky!
Looks like craters, no!
Huge waves at the sea stretch! Huge waves splashing against the shore!
I had a mini photoshoot! LOL, not really! A friend did multiple shots that's all! :)
Was mega windy!
I love this roomy bag which I got for so little
We were beyond amazed with this natural wonder!! I won't mind going back! <3
See the other side?
<3
Only in Ilocos, only in the Philippines <3
On our way back
Know more about Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in another light by visiting En Route's blog post! :))
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