The Great Amianan | Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte
Kapurpurawan is the result of thousands, if not, millions of years of ocean movement, harsh weather conditions and carved by the howling winds streamlining the stones into quite a work of art.
The once off the beaten path leading to Kapurpurawan now became a paved road due to the commissioning of another plant called the Burgos Wind Farm.
Aside from Bangui, there is also Burgos with their Wind Turbines sitting atop the craggy hills facing the West Philippine Sea. Being the second wind farm after Bangui in the country followed by the other recently commissioned farms in the provinces of Rizal, Mindoro, Guimaras, and Aklan. It features 50 units of V90 Vestas 3.0 Mega Watt Wind Turbine and produces energy as large as 150MW per day, 5 times greater than that of Bangui!
The largest in South East Asia, it covers 600 hectares of land and takes up spaces from Barangays of Saoit, Poblacion and Nagsurot.
The Kapurpurawan
Upon arrival at the jump-off point, which is around 10 minutes from the highway, several huts lined up the area ranging from souvenir shops to eateries. The salty and crisp sea breeze bellowed from where we were standing and invited us to witness the rocks up close and personal.
From the huts the actual Kapurpurawan rock formation will require you to trek for 5 to 15 minutes before reaching it. There are also horses for rent available in the area.
Kapurpurawan is the result of thousands, if not, millions of years of ocean movement, harsh weather conditions and carved by the howling winds streamlining the stones into quite a work of art. These peculiar rocks are no doubt, a feast for the eyes, and one of the attractions you shouldn’t miss on your next Ilocandia trip.
“Puraw” in Ilocano dialect means “white”, that is where the term Kapurpurawan came from. Owing to its really white to cream colored appearance that stands out from the rest of the craggy terrain.
Then we got back to the huts to have our breakfast, Pansit with pork toppings and Ilocos Empanada!
How To Get There
- From Manila, take any Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte bound buses (Partas and GV Florida), travel time takes 12 hours.
- Alight at Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Tricycle Terminal in Brgy. Burgos
- Alternatively, alight at the Pagudpud Municipal Hall and take any tricycle to your accommodation of choice then avail the Southern Tour Package offered by the tricycle drivers where Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is included
