Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is a natural
rock formation
A rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock (geology), rock outcrop. Rock formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. The term ''rock Geological formation, formation ...
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Burgos
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Burgos is situated in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, on the confluence of th ...
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Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte (), officially the Province of Ilocos Norte (; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It is located in the northwest corner of Luzon island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to t ...
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Philippines
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It is located on the northwestern tip of Burgos and is situated right next to another popular tourist attraction,
Bangui Wind Farm.
It was named after the Ilocano word ''"puraw"'' which means "white”, in reference to the white limestone formations formed over time.
Gallery
File:Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Burgos, Ilocos Norte.jpg, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
File:Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in the distance.jpg, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in the distance
File:Waves near Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. Burgos, Ilocos Norte.jpg, Waves crashing near Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
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Rock formations of Asia
Geography of Ilocos Norte
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