Name and Location

The San Ildefonso Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Casiguran, province of Aurora, Philippines, at the address "2XHR+H9 Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines" with coordinates 16.0289888° N, 121.9909727° E.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the San Ildefonso Lighthouse is not publicly available. However, it is categorized as a "light_major" type by the Philippine Coast Guard's 2019 lighthouse masterlist, indicating its significance in providing guidance to mariners.

Architecture and Materials

There is no information available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the San Ildefonso Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately unknown meters, with a focal height of around unknown meters. Its light characteristic is a flashing white light every 5 seconds (Fl(3)W.15s). As of our knowledge cutoff, the lighthouse operates manually, serving as an important aid for mariners navigating the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not currently allowed to enter the lighthouse due to security and maintenance concerns. However, it remains a prominent landmark in the area and can be viewed from a distance.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands atop a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape, offering a breathtaking view of the nearby coastline. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills and lush vegetation, with the nearest town being Casiguran, which offers basic amenities and services to visitors.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable anecdotes or folklore stories available about the San Ildefonso Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually as of our knowledge cutoff. Its light remains active, serving as an important aid for mariners navigating the surrounding waters.

Further Information

The Philippine Coast Guard operates and maintains the San Ildefonso Lighthouse as part of its network of maritime aids to navigation. For further reading, please refer to the Philippine Coast Guard's 2019 lighthouse masterlist and local records and documents (available upon request).