About Guinahoan Lighthouse
Guinahoan Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on Guinahoan Island off the Caramoan Peninsula in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Situated on a hill overlooking Lagonoy Gulf and the Maqueda Channel, it serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the area. The white tower and station offer panoramic views of surrounding islands and sea. Accessible by boat as part of Caramoan island-hopping tours, it is noted for its scenic setting and viewpoint.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a boat transfer to Guinahoan Island followed by a short uphill walk to the white lighthouse tower on a hilltop. The site offers open coastal views of Lagonoy Gulf, Maqueda Channel and nearby Caramoan islands. Visitors can see the lighthouse tower and keeper's station exterior, take photographs, and enjoy the panoramic seascape. The area is exposed with limited shade and is typically visited as a brief stop during island-hopping tours.
Key highlights
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Hilltop coastal lighthouse with panoramic views of Lagonoy Gulf and Maqueda Channel
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White lighthouse tower and station on Guinahoan Island
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Scenic viewpoint for photography of Caramoan islands and seascape
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Stop on Caramoan island-hopping boat tours
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Quiet island setting away from mainland
History of Guinahoan Lighthouse
Guinahoan Lighthouse is part of the network of coastal lighthouses in the Philippines serving as a navigational aid for vessels navigating Lagonoy Gulf and Maqueda Channel around the Caramoan Peninsula.
Route
| By air | Fly to Naga Airport (Pili Airport) or Bicol International Airport in Legazpi, then continue by land to Caramoan and by boat to Guinahoan Island. |
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| By road |