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The Parola of Liloan – The Light of the North

7/7/2016

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Lighting the way for travelers for over a century

The town of Liloan is home to some of the best delicacies Cebu has to offer, the rosquillos and masi. Aside from these popular Cebuano treats, it is also home to a several natural and man-made tourist attractions, including the famous lighthouse or the Parola. 
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Parola Sa Liloan – image source: en.wikipedia.org
History

For a brief background, Liloan got its name from one spot located along the coastline of this bustling town north of the Queen City of the South, the Silot. The Silot is a place where the flows and ebbs of water coming from the bay create a whirlpool. In Cebuano, this phenomenon is called a “lilo.” Due to this, the place was called Liloan or a place where you can find the lilo. There are a number of claims as to when the town was created. Some claim it was established in 1840 after it was separated from the then-municipality of Mandaue. Other claims indicated that the two was founded on August 23, 1844. Whatever, the case may be, the town of Liloan has a lot of things to offer to visitors and travelers who are just passing by on their way to the north.
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Parola Sa Liloan – image source: en.wikipedia.org
The Parola or the lighthouse is the reason why the town was given the nickname “The Light of the North.” The lighthouse is situated on an elevated area in Barangay Catarman, Liloan overlooking the Mactan Channel. It was built during the American period under the executive order issued by the first American governor-general of the Philippines, William Howard Taft. It started providing guidance to ships passing into the channel on April 1, 1905 and has continued to do so for over a hundred years. The Parola is managed by the Philippine Coast Guard and the light point flashes at five-second intervals. 
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Parola Sa Liloan – image source: onecebu.com
Aside from its historical significance, the Liloan lighthouse is also a perfect place for visitors and locals alike looking for a whiff of fresh air away from the bustling life in the big city. Visitors will be treated to a magnificent view of the sea along with lush greenery in the surrounding area. It stands at 72 feet and has been a favorite subject of artists and photographers due to its notable architectural design. In fact, it has provided a magnificent background for a good number of pre-nuptial and fashion shoots.
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Parola Sa Liloan – image source: flickr.com
Getting to the Parola

Going to the Parola in Liloan is as simple as getting on a northbound bus or jeepneys and getting off at the town center. From there, you can ride a motorcycle for hire to the lighthouse itself.
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Parola Sa Liloan – image source: waypoints.ph
Have you visited the Parola or the Lighthouse in Liloan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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