Cape Engaño Lighthouse, Spanish colonial lighthouse at Palaui Island, Philippines.
Cape Engaño Lighthouse is an octagonal tower with a copper lantern, standing 14 meters tall on a hilltop on Palaui Island. The structure commands views of the Pacific Ocean and the Babuyan Channel.
Construction began in 1888 and was completed in 1892 as a navigation aid for Pacific Ocean vessels. The lighthouse served as an important colonial structure supporting maritime traffic of that era.
The lighthouse was maintained by the Jamorabon family for generations, who distributed government provisions to workers living at the site. This long custodianship reflects the deep local connection to the structure and its importance for maritime safety.
Visitors take a boat from San Vicente port to Palaui Island, then trek across natural terrain to reach the lighthouse. The path offers little shelter from weather, so proper gear and preparation are essential.
The lighthouse complex preserves original service buildings and a housing pavilion from when it was first established. The beam from the tower remains visible across great distances at sea.
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