From Kape Parola
About a 7-minute walk, or a 2-minute scooter ride, up the cemented road to the lighthouse at Escarceo Point.
Puerto Galera lighthouse
Visiting the lighthouse at Escarceo Point
The Puerto Galera lighthouse is at Escarceo Point in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Kape Parola sits on the lighthouse road and is a natural place to stop for coffee on the way up or down.
What to know before you go
“Parola” means lighthouse in Tagalog. The lighthouse stands at Escarceo Point, and from Kape Parola it is a short trip up the road.
- About a 7-minute walk, or a 2-minute scooter ride, from Kape Parola.
- The road up is cemented and fine for scooters.
- No entrance fee, and you can go up to the lighthouse.
- Good to visit any time of day — bring your phone and a little cash, and water and sun cover for the walk.
Getting to the lighthouse
From Sabang, Muelle or Balatero Port, take a tuktuk or habal-habal up to the lighthouse. Kape Parola is the easy reference point on the lighthouse road, in front of Hillside Resort — make it your stop, then carry on to Escarceo Point.
Access and fees
There is no entrance fee, and visitors can go up to the lighthouse. It is open to walk up to any time of day.
What to bring
Your phone and a little cash. It is a short uphill walk in the tropics, so water and sun cover help, and good footwear is sensible.
Make a morning of it: coffee + the lighthouse
A simple outing on the lighthouse road — coffee first, lighthouse next.
- Start at Kape Parola. Order an iced Americano or a fresh lemongrass tea and take a seat in the garden. Coffee from ₱85, cash or GCash.
- Walk up to the lighthouse. About 7 minutes on foot (2 by scooter) up the cemented road to Escarceo Point — no entrance fee.
- Take in the view. Jackie describes a beautiful view along the lighthouse road. Bring water, sun cover and your phone for photos.
- Head back down for one more. Round off the morning with a banana bread or a fruit shake before you carry on.
Puerto Galera lighthouse questions
Where should I stop for coffee on the way to the lighthouse?
Kape Parola, on the cemented lighthouse road in front of Hillside Resort, about a 7-minute walk from the lighthouse. Espresso-based coffee from ₱85, fresh teas and shakes, cash or GCash.
What is the view like on the lighthouse road?
Jackie describes a beautiful view along the road to the lighthouse. Kape Parola's garden on the same road has a sea view from the property.
What is the Puerto Galera lighthouse also called?
The Puerto Galera lighthouse is associated with Escarceo Point in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.
Is Kape Parola on the lighthouse road?
Yes. Kape Parola is on the road to the Puerto Galera lighthouse at Escarceo Point.
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng “parola ng Puerto Galera”?
Ang “parola” ay lighthouse sa English. Ang “parola ng Puerto Galera” ay tumutukoy sa Puerto Galera lighthouse.
How far is the lighthouse from Kape Parola?
About a 7-minute walk, or a 2-minute scooter ride, up a cemented road from the cafe.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. There is no entrance fee, and you can go up to the lighthouse.
What is the best time of day to visit?
You can visit any time of day. Bring water and sun cover, as it is a short uphill walk in the tropics.
Save the Kape Parola map pin
Use the verified cafe location as your reference point on the lighthouse road.