Palaui Island

Palaui Island is a Philippine volcanic island that is located within Barangay San Vicente in the municipality of Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley, an area which is known for its sailfish. Approximately 642 kilometers northeast of Metro Manila, Palaui Island is known for having some of the best beaches in Cagayan province. Its combined land and sea territory cover about 7,415.48, of which 3,000 hectares consists of land area alone. It has a 20.6 kilometer shoreline. The island serves as a watershed, with a number of falls that drain fresh water into the sea. It has been declared a protected landscape and seascape and it is soon to be named a National Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines.

The island was formed by lava flow, as indicated by its undulating terrain. Towards the end of the Spanish colonial period, the Cape Engaño lighthouse was built on the island. Palaui Island was declared a military reserve on May 22, 1967 and as Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape on August 16, 1994, both by presidential proclamation. It was named part of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport by a republic act dated February 14, 1995.
The island’s only village is Punta Verde. The local residents make their living through farming and fishing.

My Backpack at the last kilometer post of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines.

My friends and I (in hand stand hehehe) enjoying the beautiful view of Cape Engano.



Lou and Ronard at thier own world





A view of  Faro de Cabo Engaño or the Cape Engaño lighthouse stands upon a hill in the northern end of the island, 92.75 m above sea level.





There is no other way to reach Cape Engaño except for this fishing boat manuvered only by expert local fishermen.




A frame within a frame view of Dos Hermanos islands



Sunset view at the lighthouse



Sunrise view at the lighthouse




A glipse of the old staircase of the lighthouse.





Overview of Cape Engaño





Faro de Cabo Engaño or the Cape Engaño lighthouse