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Retirement Reflections at MAPISI ROCK feat. Dramatic Cliffside Views and Ocean Breezes 🌄🌞🌊 IS

#mapisirock #biaknabato #barangayambucao #santiago #santiagocove #ambucaobeach #ilocossur Mapisi Rock, widely known as "Biak na Bato," is a striking natural coral rock formation located along the coastline of Barangay Ambucao in Santiago, Ilocos Sur. Situated about 4 kilometers from the national highway, it features a towering boulder that appears geologically split in the middle. What to Know The Name: "Mapisi" comes from the Ilocano word meaning "to cut" or "broken," while locals also refer to it as "Biak na Bato" (Tagalog for split rock) due to its unique appearance. Formation: Centuries of wind and water erosion sculpted the large coral boulders into edgy, cave-like structures. Activities: It is a popular, quick stopover for 1-2 hours of sightseeing, photography, and exploring the unique, craggy rocks right by the West Philippine Sea. Location: It sits just northwest of the popular Santiago Cove and Ambucao Beach, making it easy to visit during a coastal tour. Thank you for watching. Please like, comment, share and subscribe to my channel for more interesting and informative videos. ATTRIBUTIONS Background Music 00:00 - Sun Melt Waves by Öman Produced by Epidemic Sound Link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/f1319cc9-eabf-3916-b5a5-d9340832c707/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 03:34 - Cool Wet Sand by Öman Produced by Epidemic Sound Link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/9f2fa6ab-0572-3777-a179-5daf836c02ee/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Texts from: AI Wikipedia/ Google Facebook The Shoestring Diaries Grandpa's Hotel_Vigan City www.tripadvisor.com.ph Images from: #thumbnail created thru Canva