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Visiting The Baluarte Park Of Aloguinsan

9/23/2017

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​Spanish influence on Cebu is evident in the churches, old watchtowers, and Spanish era buildings you can find in many of the towns and cities around the island. While many of these old structures are mere shadows of their former selves, some have survived the test of time. Many of these structures are being preserved for the benefit of the future generations. The Baluarte Park in Aloguinsan is just one of the places where you can see some of these Spanish era structures.
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Baluarte Park – image source: outoftownblog.com
Aloguinsan

Aloguinsan was once a part of Pinamungajan before the town was created in 1886. The town is known for the Bojo River Cruise, which has attracted the attention of many local and foreign tourists. In addition, Aloguinsan also boasts of some beaches that are frequented by both residents and visitors to the town.
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Bojo River Cruise – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Baluarte Park 

Aside from offering an excellent view of the Tanon Strait, the Baluarte Park in Aloguinsan is also home to the remnants of a Spanish era watchtower or baluarte. At the entrance, an arch welcomes visitors to the park. A pathway takes you to the remnants of the watchtower that was built to warn residents of the presence of pirates in the area. 
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Baluarte Park – image source: eazytraveler.net
​Before reaching the watchtower, you will see a grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a small pond with a bridge along the path. There are also a number of gazebos at the park. These gazebos offer visitors a magnificent view of the sea and are situated in different parts of the park. 
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Baluarte Park – image source: everythingcebu.com
​The watchtower or baluarte at the park are located at the center hill. It is a two-level structure made of coral stones and wood. They were part of a defense system set up by Fr. Julian Bermejo that stretched along the southern coast of the island. Metal posts connected with metal chains surround the watchtower to preserve them. 
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Baluarte Park – image source: eazytraveler.net
Getting to the Park

To get to the Baluarte Park in Aloguinsan, you have to ride on a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. You should tell the driver or conductor to drop you off at the public market. Once you reach the public market, you can walk to the park. It is located behind the municipal hall. You can ask the locals, who will graciously point you in the right direction.
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Baluarte Park – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
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