The famous mass
A jutting head before a green hill.
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The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is a natural outcrop of white limestone on the north-western tip of Burgos in Ilocos Norte. Its smooth layers rise above a rocky shore like a huge sculpture facing the sea, with the Bangui Wind Farm close by. The name comes from the Ilocano word puraw, meaning white, after the colour of the stone. The formations took shape over a long time, and you can see thin layers and soft curves that look like frozen waves. It is one of the standout natural sights of the region. A path leads from the start of the site toward the rocks, and you then come down to a shore of stone shelves with pools of water. The famous mass with its jutting head stands before a green hill, and the colour of the stone shifts between white and gold with the light. Sunset is the finest time, when the rock warms and the sky shows in the pools. The rocks are 38.4 km in a straight line north of Laoag and 6.9 km west of the Bangui Wind Farm. The stone is slippery when wet and sharp in places, so wear suitable shoes. Do not climb the fragile masses or write on them. Waves are strong at the edge, so keep back, especially with children. Bring water and a hat, as there is little shade.
A jutting head before a green hill.
Curves like frozen waves.
Water mirroring the sky among shelves.
North-western tip of Burgos, Ilocos Norte province
It comes from the Ilocano word puraw, meaning white.
Yes, it is only 6.9 km away in a straight line.