Burgos Lighthouse, Ilocos Travel Guide

Burgos Lighthouse

The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is also known as the Burgos Lighthouse, a 66-foot-tall octagonal stone tower on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill with an overlooking scene of the cape. It is one of the historical landmarks and a cultural heritage erected during the Spanish era in the Philippines. This lighthouse was first designed by Magin Pers and Pers in 1887 and finished by the Lighthouse Service under Guillermo Brockman.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Burgos Lighthouse

The Burgos Lighthouse is made up of bricks, the tower is topped with a bronze cupola, then the gallery is surrounded by iron grills in different formations. This site was first lit on March 30, 1892, but as of right now, it is more than a century years old yet it is still working and still serving as a guide to every ship that enters the Philippines.

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There are two gates to enter the lighthouse: one from the entrance and one on the right side. There is an open space upon entering the main building. Two staircases can also be found beside the open space. That staircase connects the main building to the tower. The history of Burgos Lighthouse can be found in the entrance area and engraved on an iron plate. Ghost stories spread online.

Today, the whole structure is covered with a rust-like color that makes the structure look old. The stairs going up to the main entrance have been damaged because of their age. On the side and rear part of the lighthouse is a cliff with trees that cover the area from strong winds and other possibilities like thieves.