Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Spanish colonial lighthouse in Burgos, Philippines
The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is an octagonal tower that rises 20 meters high atop Vigia de Nagpartian Hill, crowned with a brass cupola and a first-order Fresnel lens system. The structure was built to guide maritime vessels through northern waters and remains visible from considerable distances at sea.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1892 as part of Spain's maritime navigation program, designed to safely guide vessels through northern Philippine waters. Over more than a century, it has served continuous duty as a navigational aid and operates in modified form today.
The structure reflects Spanish colonial architectural ideas combined with local building methods from the region, built using hand-laid bricks, lime-based mortar, and materials sourced from nearby areas. Walking through the site, visitors notice how these traditional construction techniques have remained intact over time.
The location is accessible by a paved road leading to the hilltop, where visitors can move around easily on foot. Guided tours explain how the equipment operates and describe the changes made to the installation over the decades.
The lighthouse now operates using solar-powered electric lamps, following damage to its original Fresnel lens system from an earthquake. This blend of historical architecture with modern power generation reveals how the site has adapted to contemporary needs while maintaining its role in navigation.
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