Burgos is a town in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Strategically located at the northwesternmost corner of Luzon, it is known for the lighthouse that looms over Cape Bojeador into the South China Sea.
Understand
[edit]Originally called Nagpartian, literally a “place of slaughter” after an incident in which a Spanish missionary was killed by the natives he was trying to convert, it was renamed in 1913 in honor of Filipino and Ilocano priest Jose Burgos, who was also executed by the Spanish after being framed for rebellion.
Its main attraction is Cape Bojeador, a promontory at the northwesternmost corner of Ilocos Norte facing the Babuyan Channel converges with the South China Sea and the coastline definitely makes a sharp turn to the south. This, along with the fact that the town is the nearest spot in the Luzon landmass towards mainland China, have led to the installation of strategic infrastructure in town, from the hilltop lighthouse placed by the Spanish over Cape Bojeador, to the nearby garrison used jointly by the Philippine and American militaries. Despite these, Burgos remains a small, quiet provincial town that attracts tourists for its beaches and of course, the old lighthouse.
Get in
[edit]Burgos lies along along the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/AH26). It is served by buses running the Manila-Pagudpud and Laoag-Tuguegarao route.
By plane
[edit]You can fly into Laoag, and then take a two-hour bus ride into Burgos .
Get around
[edit]Tricycles are the main form of public transportation around town.
See
[edit]- 1 Burgos Wind Farm. The largest wind farm in the Philippines. It is operated by the EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation.
- 2 Cape Bojeador Lighthouse (Burgos Lighthouse). A cultural heritage structure in Burgos established during Spanish colonial times. The lighthouse was first lit on March 30, 1892.
- 3 Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. Rock formations created by forces of the ocean on the rocky coast of Burgos, located just a few minutes from the lighthouse
- Kaangrian Falls. A multi-tiered stair like formation with the water cascading on every step until it drops to a pool below.
- Avis Falls.
- 4 Military Park Cape Bojeador, Manila North Road, Bobon (in front of Camp Cape Bojeador). A small park in front of a military garrison that showcases some heavy weaponry and vehicles of the Philippine military
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 Burgos Public Market, Manila North Road, Poblacion.
Eat
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[edit]Go next
[edit]- Pagudpud is 27 km (17 mi) north-east of Burgos
| Routes through Burgos |
| Laoag ← Pasuquin ← | W  E
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→ Bangui → Tuguegarao |