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| On to the Lighthouse |
A disintegrating metal tower amidst a ruined stone outpost knotted by roots and vines made up the Guimaras attraction known as the Guisi Lighthouse. Known locally as Faro de Punta Luzaran, this 18th century Spanish-colonial lighthouse beside the beach marks the southern entrance to the Island of Panay and built to guide fishermen and sailors passing the Iloilo and Guimaras strait.
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| Barely Path |
The original metal lighthouse was built by the Spanish government in 1890s and is no longer operational. What remains of the 58 feet octagonal cylindrical tower are rusty pieces of metals that although, it stays erect, it is not safe to enter it for the hazards that scraps of metal might fall into you or that sharp, rusty slivers might hurt your skin.
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| Outpost |
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| The New Light House |
I have learned from the caretaker that for safety reasons, they no longer allow visitors to go inside the lighthouse and climb its spiral stairs. Looking-up at the tower, I could only imagine how beautiful the beach and the seascape might have looked from up there. The entire light station is in ruins; the lantern is gone from the tower and the roof is gone from the 1-story stone keeper’s house.
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| Cracks of Time |
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| The Rotten Spiral Staircase |
What’s nice about the place is that there are large roots and branches of trees that wave intertwined with the old concrete. It is similar to old ruins of Cambodia but on a much, much lighter scale. Also, there is an awesome view of the Guisi Beach as can be seen from the windows of the ruined outpost.
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| View of Guisi Beach |
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| The Marker |
At present, a new lighthouse painted in white is erected inside the ruins. It is a new structure built inside the ruins that can be considered not really that aesthetically pleasing but it do serve it’s purpose of guiding the mariners in their trip at night.
By the way, there a minimal entrance fee of Ten bucks which you can pay to the care-taker of the place.
Another great, interesting trip!! I love the old lighthouse and would love to visit there!! Your photos are the next best thing, as always, Oman!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope your week is going well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sylvia, the trip was indeed interesting for I do like ruins and old world places. Have a great week too :)
DeleteThe lighthouse works for me as well. I love them so much, and this one here looks really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mersad, what's interesting is that there are two lighthouses in this place - an old rotten metal structure waiting to finally collapse and a new one that seem to be out of place.
Deletei like lighthouses. another great trip counselor.
ReplyDeletethanks photo cache. counselor... I love it hehe :)
DeleteI always have this fascination abt lighthouse. Parang ansarap tumambay lage. Missed the one in Ilocos. Ang ganda dun.
ReplyDeleteThanks June. Are you referring to Bojeador Lighthouse? I have been there it was one eerie place hehe :)
DeleteThough it is prohibited, you can take some steps inside the lighthouse (shhh..); like what my friend did to take some “inside” shots of the lighthouse. It’s just hard ‘coz the space is too small and you will be cautious too, the steps are quite old already.
ReplyDeleteNever had the guts to climb because the stairs are too cranky. The most I do was to take a shot of the stairwell stairs.
DeleteWhat a superb composition with fantastic light. Looks like a great place to explore!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lowell, the place is small and can be explored in less than an hour. But a beach is nearby :)
DeleteGreat composition and angle for your photo, stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen :)
DeleteI was rubbing my eyes while doing the comment haha - it's because my eyes really wanted to invite me to bed but my mind is in negation - haha. I told myself I need to finish reading all the entries I've missed before communing in my bed haha.
ReplyDeleteLighthouse is a joy to watch and of course to visit. What's even more interesting is the fact that it boasts of a historical and glorious past. That staircase looks so tempting to climb upon if only the caretaker would allow. But since he's after the safety of every visitor, If I happen to reach the place I'd never brave to or else if something bad happens I'd miss visiting other lighthouses in other provinces. hehe.