Capul
Capul Island is a 3,500-hectare heritage island municipality with 12 barangays and a population of 12,323, located off the northernmost tip of the Samar island group traversing the San Bernardino Strait. Originally named Abak after King Abak of Java, Indonesia, it was later renamed Capul after Acapulco, Mexico, reflecting its history as a vital staging post for Spanish galleons during the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade. The island boasts notable landmarks including the 40-foot Capul Lighthouse (Faro de Isla Capul) built in 1896 atop Titoog Point, the 18th-century stone Capul Church (Fuerza de St. Ignatius of Loyola) with its 11-meter belfry built as a fortress against Moro raids, WWII foxholes, and Bañadero, a natural spring serving as a freshwater source for over 200 years. Capul is home to serene beaches like Pinangandao Beach and Abak Beach, and its locals uniquely speak Inabaknon, a language closely related to those in Mindanao rather than in the Visayas. Visitors can enjoy local heritage dishes like Nilaganggang (steamed pounded rice and coconut in banana leaves), and other notable cuisines.
How to get there?
To get to Capul, take a 1-hour minibus ride from the Catarman Land Transport Terminal to Allen Port. From Allen Port, board a commuter motorboat or hire a chartered boat bound to Capul Island. Once you arrive on the island, you can easily get around using a habal-habal (motorcycle).
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