Corregidor Island
Corregidor, also known as the stone fortress, is located on Corregidor Island about 48 km west of Manila, the entrance to Manila Bay. This fort commemorates the courage and heroism of the Filipinos and American allies against Japanese invasion during World War II.
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Corregidor was an important fortress of the Allies during the war. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines in December 1941, the army under General Douglas MacArthur was entrenched in Bataan. Corregidor became the headquarters of allied forces and also the headquarters of the Philippine government. Corregidor, Philippine President Manuel Quezon and General MacArthur moved to Australia in February 1942, reauthorizing Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright. Despite Bataan's fall of April 1942, US and Philippine forces retained entrenchment. Corregidor in 27 days.
The Corregidor's large cannons are silent today and historic buildings, buildings and tunnels on the island recall a touching story of a war of sacrifice. A visit to this old battlefield is a memorable experience especially for those who love peace.
Of the five islands at the entrance to Manila Bay, Corregidor is the largest, with an area of 1,735 hectares. Corregidor, or Fort Mills, divides Manila Bay into two canals, the North Channel and the South Channel. From above, the Corregidor is like a tadpole with its head in the South China Sea, and its tail bends to the southeast of Manila Bay. Some geologists claim that the island was once part of a large volcanic eruption on one side and slowly eroded off a part of the bottom of the sea. In the rounded head of tadpoles at the highest point The 628 ft has a lighthouse built by the Spaniards in the 1830s. Although Corregidor is only 30 miles from Manila, the climate is cooler with cool breezes. The vegetation is particularly lush on this tropical island.
Located on the South Channel and about 2.6 km east of Corregidor Caballo Island, also known as Fort Hughes. When viewed from Corregidor's Topside lighthouse, the island appears as a rocky wedge protruding from the sea. The island is currently used as a base by the Philippine Navy.
When arriving at Corregidor's North Dock, tramvoy trams take travelers on the island. Guests are then returned to the ferry back to Manila at 2:30 pm.
The tour to Corregidor allows visitors to visit important landmarks and landmarks including: Allied Troops, Lighthouse, Pacific War Memorial, MacArthur Park, Heritage Park. Filipino-American, Philippine Heroes Monument, Malinta Tunnel and some cannonballs.
We had a very beautiful day with sun, wind, grass and flowers and the relics of an old war. It is great that the Philippines preserves and manages these war relics as an open museum that integrates with nature on the island. The management of the tour is also very good, ensuring environmental sanitation and order for this beautiful island. If you only buy ferry tickets and entrance tickets, fare is 1500 PHP per person. If you buy the tour, the price is quite expensive, including the car around the island, buffet lunch and guide is 2650 PHP / person. Of course we only buy ferry tickets and hire a car to transport around the island cost 800 PHP / 3h. High ticket prices are also a way to limit visitors not too crowded, polluting the environment and damage to the places to be protected.
The Corregidor's large cannons are silent today and historic buildings, buildings and tunnels on the island recall a touching story of a war of sacrifice. A visit to this old battlefield is a memorable experience especially for those who love peace.
Of the five islands at the entrance to Manila Bay, Corregidor is the largest, with an area of 1,735 hectares. Corregidor, or Fort Mills, divides Manila Bay into two canals, the North Channel and the South Channel. From above, the Corregidor is like a tadpole with its head in the South China Sea, and its tail bends to the southeast of Manila Bay. Some geologists claim that the island was once part of a large volcanic eruption on one side and slowly eroded off a part of the bottom of the sea. In the rounded head of tadpoles at the highest point The 628 ft has a lighthouse built by the Spaniards in the 1830s. Although Corregidor is only 30 miles from Manila, the climate is cooler with cool breezes. The vegetation is particularly lush on this tropical island.
Located on the South Channel and about 2.6 km east of Corregidor Caballo Island, also known as Fort Hughes. When viewed from Corregidor's Topside lighthouse, the island appears as a rocky wedge protruding from the sea. The island is currently used as a base by the Philippine Navy.
When arriving at Corregidor's North Dock, tramvoy trams take travelers on the island. Guests are then returned to the ferry back to Manila at 2:30 pm.
The tour to Corregidor allows visitors to visit important landmarks and landmarks including: Allied Troops, Lighthouse, Pacific War Memorial, MacArthur Park, Heritage Park. Filipino-American, Philippine Heroes Monument, Malinta Tunnel and some cannonballs.
We had a very beautiful day with sun, wind, grass and flowers and the relics of an old war. It is great that the Philippines preserves and manages these war relics as an open museum that integrates with nature on the island. The management of the tour is also very good, ensuring environmental sanitation and order for this beautiful island. If you only buy ferry tickets and entrance tickets, fare is 1500 PHP per person. If you buy the tour, the price is quite expensive, including the car around the island, buffet lunch and guide is 2650 PHP / person. Of course we only buy ferry tickets and hire a car to transport around the island cost 800 PHP / 3h. High ticket prices are also a way to limit visitors not too crowded, polluting the environment and damage to the places to be protected.
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