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Baliguian Lighthouse, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Baliguian Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Philippines (Iloilo City). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in the Philippines · Architecture
- Where
- Philippines · Iloilo
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 122 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Iloilo Station, Philippine Coast Guard
- Coordinates
- 11.20232, 123.33797
What it is and where
Baliguian Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Philippines (Iloilo City). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Iloilo City, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 103 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 11.20232, 123.33797; the nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Iloilo Station, Philippine Coast Guard
It is one of the Architecture places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Baliguian Lighthouse is December to April.
- JanBest time11:25
- FebBest time11:39
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:15
- MayPossible12:31
- JunBetter not12:39
- JulBetter not12:36
- AugBetter not12:22
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:45
- NovPossible11:28
- DecBest time11:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sagay Marine ReserveReef27 km
- Mount MalpalMountain in the Philippines28 km
- Carbin ReefReef in the Philippines29 km
- Mount UpaoMountain in Iloilo, Philippines29 km
- Mount JologHill in the Philippines34 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Architecture
- Marcelo Fernan Bridge: bridge in Metro Cebu
- Basco Lighthouse: lighthouse in Basco
- Corregidor Island Lighthouse: original lighthouse in Corregidor Island, Philippines
- Cape Engaño Lighthouse: lighthouse on Palaui Island, Philippines
- Bagacay Point Lighthouse: lighthouse in the Philippines
- Jones Bridge: bridge that spans the Pasig River in the Philippines connecting Binondo and the center of Manila
Every Philippines place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Baliguian Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in the Philippines. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Baliguian Lighthouse?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21.
How do you get to Baliguian Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 122 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sagay Marine Reserve, Mount Malpal, Carbin Reef. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
Keep reading
- Iloilo City27 places to see in and around Iloilo City, Philippines: Jaro Cathedral, Camiña Balay Nga Bato, Molo Church. Best time: December to April.
- Architecture62 places for architecture in Philippines, from Marcelo Fernan Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude a
- PhilippinesBefore travelling to Philippines: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 30 days, but you do have to register o…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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