Corregidor, a historical getaway!
Corregidor Island, only 48 kilometers west of Manila, is already part of Cavite.The island is also called "The Rock" for its rocky landscape and the heavy fortifications, along with Caballo Island, about 1.7 kilometers (1.10 miles) south, divide the entrance of Manila Bay into the North and South Channel.
The tadpole-shaped island, with its tail running eastward, is about 6.5 kilometers (4.0 miles) long, about 2.0 kilometers (1.2. miles) wide at its widest with a total land area of about 900 heactares. The highest elevation is at 589 ft (180 meters) on the topside. The island is divided into 4 sections: Topside, Middleside, Bottomside and the Tailside.
Corregidor and Caballo islands are remnants of a volcanic crater, the Corregidor Caldera, which was last active abou one million years ago. However, PHILVOCS still classifies Corregidor as a potentially active volcano.
(source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corregidor )
(source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corregidor )
from Corregidor to Mariveles, super maalon!
When we arrived at Corregidor we just paid Php200 each for the tour. We also brought with us our lunch.
the tram that will tour you around Corregidor
the Mariveles-Limay and Limay-Hermosa 230kV TL Project ROW and Social Engineering Group of TransCo
my adventurous friend Paula
Perillo Family
There were 23 batteries installed on Corregidor, consisiting of 56 coastal guns and mortars. In addition, Corregidor had 13 anti-aircraft artillery batteries with 76 guns (28 3-inch and 48 ,50-caliber) and 10 60-inch Sperry searchlights.
(Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corregidor)
Inside the Museum
the Dome of Valor
the Eternal Flame of Freedom
boss Deo with my kids
at the Lighthouse
Malinta Tunnel (the place was once swarmed with leeches "linta")
Sun Cruises is offering tour packages for the island. Sun Cruises is located at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. Ferry Transfer Weekday rate is Php1250/pax, weekend rate is Php 1350/person. Ferry fare plus historical day tour rate is Php 1,650/person. For other tour packages click here. Check in time starts at 7am.
There are also a number of activities in the island like the Camp Adventure, Bird Watching, Zipline at Php100/person, Kayaking at Php500/hour, Light and Sound Show at the Malinta Tunnel for Php200 fee per person. For more information, click here.
For reservations:
Fernando Ma. Guerrero corner Paseo Palisoc
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Tel. No : (632) 834-6857 to 58
(632) 834-1523
Mobile : (63) 917 513-2625
(63) 922 337-0068
Email : suncruises@magsaysay.com.ph
or visit their website at http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/index.html
There are also a number of activities in the island like the Camp Adventure, Bird Watching, Zipline at Php100/person, Kayaking at Php500/hour, Light and Sound Show at the Malinta Tunnel for Php200 fee per person. For more information, click here.
For reservations:
Fernando Ma. Guerrero corner Paseo Palisoc
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Tel. No : (632) 834-6857 to 58
(632) 834-1523
Mobile : (63) 917 513-2625
(63) 922 337-0068
Email : suncruises@magsaysay.com.ph
or visit their website at http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/index.html
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