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Palaui Island (Cape Engaño)

261 m above sea level · Cagayan · 18.565°N, 122.145°E · effort 1/9

Topographic map of Palaui Island (Cape Engaño) with its mapped routes in orange and the summit marked
Mapped routes in orange; the triangle marks the summit. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

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.

  • Cape Engaño lighthouse
  • Survivor filming site
  • Island trails

Access and permits

Entry requirements have not been established for this mountain. Confirm current access, permits, guides and fees with the local tourism or protected-area office for your exact itinerary before travel. Missing information does not mean permission to enter.

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Lagunzad TrailPunta Verde, Palaui Island, Sta. Ana1/9B4.7 km traverseDay hike (~1-2 h moving)
Leonardo TrailPunta Verde, Palaui Island, Sta. Ana1/9C4.2 km traverseDay 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

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