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Corregidor Island Philippines
re you a history Spaniards called the place El
aficionado? Do you love Corregidor.
traveling while learning
your past? Well, it seems that Corregidor Island had been known
Corregidor Island is definitely especially during the time of
for you! World War II. This had been a
fortress of defense. This place
Corregidor Island is located 48 cradled many American and
kilometers west of Manila in the Filipino soldiers. This island
Philippines. Its tadpole became a post and station or the
geographical shape adds in the army defending the Philippines
magnificence of this place. This against the Japanese empire.
shape is also a plus factor for
being a strategic location Because of its colorful history
especially for trade and the island is bestowed with many
business. historical sites like the Malinta
Tunnel which is an arsenal and
Literally, the term Corregidor underground hospital located
Island means “Island if under the Malinta Hill.
Correction.” Many stories
accounts for the name of the After visiting the old Malinta,
island. One of the known reasons visit also the Lighthouse built
is that during the Spanish era, by the Spaniards in 1836. This is
all ships that will enter Manila actually the oldest landmark of
Bay were required to pass and the island.
stop the island to have their
documents be checked and If you really want to witness the
corrected. Others would say that bravery and fortitude of the
the island was a penitentiary or Filipino and American soldiers,
a correctional place that is why go and visit the Topside and
Middleside. You will see there glimpse to the past and a
the remains of the soldiers and wonderful relaxing experience!
officers. You can also have a
glimpse on their former barracks Aside from the wonderful
and artillery batteries like the historical sites, Corregidor
Battle Hearn. Island is still an island where
you can hop and could do island
For parks fanatics, worry no more activities. Around its water, you
because there are also parks that can do snorkeling and diving. See
you can visit. There is the the wonderful sea creatures and
General Douglas McArthur Park coral reefs. You can also do
where a statue of General Douglas fishing. Do hiking and camping
McArthur stands at the Lorcha around its mountain and hills.
Dock at Bottom side. It is the Experience adventure through real
exact place where his boat rock climbing. You can also do
boarded to Mindanao on March 11, extreme biking. Enjoy the
1942. This is where his immortal magnificence of the geography of
words “I shall return” was Corregidor Island!
professed. There is also the
Japanese Garden of Peace Park. Do picnic and star gazing while
The park showcases the various lying on its fresh and luscious
Japanese soldier memorial green fields.
shrines. The 10 feet stoned
Buddha in a Shinto Shrine. Relics Aside from the wonderful
of various weapons are also activities you can do, ghost
displayed in this park. This park hunting is one of the great
also serves as the praying park activities that Corregidor Island
for the Japanese war veterans and can give.
their relatives. A visit on this
park will surely give you a This island mirrors the great
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