Cagayan Valley · Luzon
Palaui Island (Cape Engaño)
261 m above sea level · Cagayan · 18.565°N, 122.145°E · effort 1/9
A protected volcanic island off Luzon's northeastern tip, made famous by Survivor and the 1892 Cape Engaño lighthouse. The Lagunzad and Leonardo trails cross grassland and forest to the lighthouse headland over white-sand coves.
Access and permits
Before you go
A 2022 reopening report describes registration and accredited guides at that time; the original PAMB rules and present conditions were not established.
Arrange with: Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape protected-area office and Santa Ana municipal tourism office
Research checked 2026-10-27. Source date: 2022-03-08. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunzad Trail | Punta Verde, Palaui Island, Sta. Ana | 1/9 | B | 4.7 km traverse | Day hike (~1–2 h moving) |
| Leonardo Trail | Punta Verde, Palaui Island, Sta. Ana | 1/9 | C | 4.2 km traverse | Day hike (~1.5–2.5 h moving) |
Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Palaui Island (Cape Engaño) offline
Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.
Available to download
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Nearby mountains
- Mt. Cagua 1,133 m · 39 km away
- Mt. Sicapoo 2,354 m · 141 km away
- Mt. Timarid 1,560 m · 148 km away