69 comments on “Capul Island Samar”

1. sonny castillo on Feb 22, 2009 at 10:53 pm said:

   thank you for a very nice pictures of my home province. i did not grow up there but my dad did. my family name is the largest clan inhibiting the island. i been there twice and those two experience is still fresh in my mind. i could still taste the fresh seafood,the smell of the air,and the taste of a native lechon. thank you.
2. dutchpickle on Feb 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm said:

   Hi Sonny!

   Nice to hear from you! Thanks.

   Can you speak Abaknon or Waray?

   I loved camping on the green grass by the lighthouse.

   Take care,

   dp
3. Gap M.P on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:43 pm said:

   im planning to spend holy week in capul…xcited to see the place…and meet new friends.
4. dutchpickle on Mar 14, 2009 at 11:36 pm said:

   Have fun!

   Rhea would be a great contact because she can smooth out your itinerary. It is always a good idea to get local permission before camping anywhere and she knows everyone.

   Rhea Sauro
   091641511094

   dp
5. jun c manalo on Apr 9, 2009 at 8:16 pm said:

   Thanks for the pictures posted, I really miss my hometown. The lighthouse reminds me of my ancestor, Dalmacio Danalo who happens to be a carpenter of the lighthouse, a Batangeno and married a Capulena. He was not able to return to his home province Batangas and stayed in the island until his death……..
6. pj on Apr 10, 2009 at 5:13 am said:

   this s nice
7. Elmer on Apr 10, 2009 at 8:39 pm said:

   I have relatives in Capul Island the Cabrawasan Family, but I’ve never been there. According to my Uncle Capul Island is once a place where SEA TURTLES lay their eggs…. I hope they still do now a days…. I will visit Capul Island someday.Regards to my cousins out there Rey, Limuel and the others sorry I forgot your names see you there. Happy Easter!
8. dutchpickle on Apr 11, 2009 at 4:18 am said:

   Happy Easter to all the above posters too!

   That Capul Island is really beautiful and has a rich history.

   I really enjoyed camping on the point by the lighthouse with Joni, Rhea, Beth, Adelfa and the gang!

   Mount Mayon was clearly visible and it was a fantastic night!

   dp
9. Susan Lazenby on Apr 16, 2009 at 9:22 am said:

   I’m grateful that you have posted photos and description of such a gorgeous island. I’m truly looking forward to be able to visit the island soon and hope to make it my retirement home someday.
10. dutchpickle on Apr 21, 2009 at 6:50 am said:

    Hello Susan,

    So nice to hear from you! Sorry my late reply – I am in the process of moving from Samar to Ormoc.

    Capul really is a neat little island. Maybe you could pick up a little bit of the Abaknon language!

    cheers

    dp
11. Susan Lazenby on Apr 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm said:

    Hello,
    I am so excited to find out that there is a website that I can go to in order to gain more information about Capul island. I grew up in Bicol but have lived here in the US since 1976. Unfortunately, I have not been back home since 1988. I met 2 sisters here in Texas whose family resides on the island. They have informed me of the beauty and the serenity the island offers. I have been dreaming of the day when I can set foot on its white sandy beach. Hopefully, I will be blessed to be able to make it my home someday, so I continue to enjoy its beauty.
    Thanks!
12. dutchpickle on Apr 30, 2009 at 1:58 am said:

    Hi Susan!

    Yes – you will have to make a trip to Capul Island and see the beauty there.

    Camping out on the point by the lighthouse was simply magnificent!

    Be sure to contact Rhea

    Rhea Sauro
    091641511094

    …she is such a great person and will make sure that you have a good adventure. Even if she is not available she knows everyone on the island.

    cheers

    dp
13. Susan Lazenby on Jun 10, 2009 at 10:52 pm said:

    Hello,

    I’m scheduled to go to Capul on the 28th of July. I will be staying there until the 1st of August. I will be staying there with my friends who are also going home for the town Fiesta. I’m very excited to finally see the beauty of the island.
    Thank you for the information/details you have provided me.

    Susan
14. dutchpickle on Jun 12, 2009 at 2:16 am said:

    Hi Susan

    Sounds like a good time! Say “hello” to Rhea if you get the chance!

    dp
15. bill andrews on Jun 21, 2009 at 5:11 am said:

    Hi DP,

    great little island Capul is. I went there for a couple of days a short while ago – you might have guessed that by my photos in my web site – the “giant’s footprint” is awesome, same as the light house and churches. The neighbouring island of San Vicente is also a magical little island to visit, the people were so so friendly, nice beaches – a real laid back island spirit, no cares or worries about the outside world!! this is the side of philippines I wish to promote –

    Regards: Bill
16. dutchpickle on Jun 21, 2009 at 9:03 pm said:

    Hi bill andrews,

    Thanks for the information. I really enjoyed camping on the grassy point by the lighthouse on Capul island with my friends.

    It was so clear that you could see Mt Mayon puffing away in the distance.

    Biri, Capul, and Dalapuri Islands are all hidden gems that are often overlooked. I have not yet been to San Vicente.

    People get so programed to follow the Lonely Planet trail that they often miss the good stuff.

    Thanks again – hope to visit your place next time through. I am heading to Gen San tonight!

    cheers

    dp
17. ivy catucod on Jun 25, 2009 at 9:52 pm said:

    I’m really proud to be a Capuleño..

    Hi Dutchpickle! Nice stories about Capul. How many timeshave you been there?

    Hope to meet you someday. =)
18. ivy catucod on Jun 25, 2009 at 9:56 pm said:

    oh by the way, Rhea Sauro is my auntie.. heheheh!…
19. ivy catucod on Jun 25, 2009 at 10:16 pm said:

    i really miss Capul.. hope i’ll be there in fiesta.. huhuhu!..
20. dutchpickle on Jun 28, 2009 at 12:23 am said:

    Hello ivy,

    Thanks for your comments.

    Your auntie Rhea really is a great host.

    I have only visited Capul Island one time with my friends Joni, Elizabeth and Adelfa.

    Have a great fiesta!

    dp
21. Carmz on Jul 14, 2009 at 11:27 pm said:

    Oh my. Im here in Catarman, Im going out tomorrow. Im planning to go to Capul Island for an overnight stay…where can i possibly stay? the cheapest? pls if you ever read this, please text me at 09155377995
22. dutchpickle on Jul 16, 2009 at 6:21 am said:

    Carmz,

    There is a nice, cheap, guesthouse in town,

    contact if you choose to visit

    Rhea Sauro
    091641511094

    Sorry my late reply – I was on a visa run from Zamboanga to Sandakan in Malaysia, by boat the past few days.

    dp
23. amie on Aug 8, 2009 at 10:33 pm said:

    i really miss the fiesta on my home town.
    lucky have a website where i can always look the
    nice picture from my home town.
    tnx poh….
24. dutchpickle on Aug 9, 2009 at 10:57 pm said:

    Hi Amie!

    please post a link to your towns website.

    thanks…

    dp
25. jovz on Aug 22, 2009 at 8:33 pm said:

    do u know melody esparagoza from capul?
26. dutchpickle on Aug 24, 2009 at 1:25 am said:

    Hi jovz,

    I might have met her, but Joni or Rhea probably actually “know” her.

    Capul is really a beautiful place!

    dp
27. rhean on Sep 2, 2009 at 5:29 am said:

    hi,

    thank u for posting the butiful scenery of my hometown….8ts rily gr8t…
28. Owen Brown on Sep 27, 2009 at 12:53 am said:

    Hi dp, I also have to say that you have some nice pics of Capul. Above is the link to our new Guest House it is indeed one of the most beautiful places on the planet with the friendliest people you could hope to meet.
29. dutchpickle on Sep 27, 2009 at 10:50 pm said:

    Hello Owen,

    Feel free to post your link about the guesthouse on Capul Island here on the comment section.

    Do you have any additional information about rates and other pointers that a traveler to your island might be able to use?

    Thanks.

    dp
30. malu magdaraog on Sep 28, 2009 at 2:42 am said:

    Hi mga Abaknon,

    Wow guys ganda ng mga post pictures ng capul ha.
    Marami akong friend na taga ibang bansa want to go
    somewhere. What if try nila ang Capul. Pwede kaya?
31. capulenos on Sep 28, 2009 at 3:26 am said:

    Hi,

    I also made an article about Capul Island – you can check it out here – http://www.thecapulenos.com/magnificent-capul.htm capul is a beautiful place.
32. tracy on Sep 29, 2009 at 4:19 pm said:

    am just curious why capul is tagged as ” island of no return.”
33. dutchpickle on Sep 29, 2009 at 10:44 pm said:

    Hello tracy,

    …never heard that one before.

    anyone?

    dp
34. angeliqueablig on Oct 3, 2009 at 2:27 am said:

    island of no return because, well as they say, if you will get there you will never think of leaving it again..you will forget of returning from where you came from..

    abaknons am i ryt?hihi

    anyway, i’m also an abaknon.. and i’m proud to be one..

    if you wanna know more about the paradise island, visit http://bandilyoabaknon.blogspot.com/

    hinay kam pirme..mahalap al’law..
35. justin jay on Nov 19, 2009 at 4:41 am said:

    hello 2 ol my relatives in capul…lalo na sa pamilya espinosa ja uztah nman kyu jan
36. justin jay on Nov 19, 2009 at 4:43 am said:

    manda naman ng mga picture sa capul lalo na yung lighthouse..sana po ilagay nyu pa yung footmark ng haganti jan

    salamat>

    4rm taga
    san juan samar
37. JGuardiano on Feb 6, 2010 at 8:13 pm said:

    I was born in Mapapac 50 years ago. But I haven’t seen the Island in 40 years. I spent my 1st and second grade there. It’s my dream to come home one day to visit the relatives that I’ve never known.
38. johny cadano on Mar 3, 2010 at 5:42 pm said:

    I am, looking for ms Noemi Catocud because her Husband was allready died she is looking for their relative any information about this matter please call me at 09193660607 i am willing to help johny Cadano from San Luis
39. keycee on Jun 14, 2010 at 5:48 am said:

    gnda tlga ng llgar nmin!!!!!!!grbe!!!
40. keren t. calamay on Aug 5, 2010 at 4:14 am said:

    Ang ganda talaga ng capul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!………….
    Taga-capul ata to!!
    capulina talaga ako
41. Almira joy bacolod on Aug 6, 2010 at 12:39 am said:

    ganda po ng lugar ng lola ko..
    i hope someday mkapunta na aq jan..
    hehehe.never pa me nakapunta jan eh…
42. Lenny on Aug 23, 2010 at 5:09 am said:

    Is there any grocery stores or anything there?… What about ATM’S and TV and Internet??
43. dutchpickle on Aug 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm said:

    Hi Lenny,

    There are sari-sari stores and bakeshops (small neighborhood shops) on Capul Island. No ATM’s.

    Some places will have TV and internet is likely limited. Maybe a Capul resident can offer more info about this.

    thanks

    dp
44. jag sucgang on Sep 10, 2010 at 3:13 am said:

    hey, what a beautiful island. i grew-up in allen but i never been to capul….please post some more pics you’ll never know, i might buy some piece of land there someday. my mom is from allen….
45. jag sucgang on Sep 10, 2010 at 3:21 am said:

    oh btw, my brother have a beach resort fronting capul and san antonio island. been there last year after 35 years since i left allen. i’m from guam though…
46. Jecks on Sep 24, 2010 at 4:46 am said:

    I was great to see your photos of Capul Island and get info about how nice the place is. I’ve never been there but my dad is from there. That’s where he grew up. I used to always ask him about Capul Island and what they used to do growing up. Sadly, he passed away 10 years ago. I would love to visit Capul Island one day, see where He grew up and meet some of his relatives whom we’ve never met. Thank you for posting this! At least, I get to see his place even just the pictures. :)
47. dutchpickle on Sep 25, 2010 at 10:45 pm said:

    Hi Jecks,

    Capul Island is really a beautiful place and I think you would enjoy making a trip there. Try to contact Rhea because she is really a neat person and loves the island. There is at least one guesthouse in town that is very inexpensive and you can take the public ferry from Allen for 70 pesos – it leaves at noon every day and returns at 7am the following morning.

    take care

    dp
48. alex g. anabe { aga ] on Nov 17, 2010 at 5:41 pm said:

    hi – kumusta kam dimuan , my island is always in my heart, ,, malipayon ako kay sa kulawan ko ko ey isla ko si internet,

    salamat si kaam dimuan,, miss u abak,,,
49. Alice Abayon Mercader on Dec 22, 2010 at 1:39 am said:

    Thank you guys for posting Capul in the internet. I’m proud to see my hometown in the internet. It’s really a great place.How i wish i could visit Capul this summer.
50. Guy Levesque on Jan 28, 2011 at 12:02 pm said:

    Hi. I found that there is 2 villas on Capul Island that can be rent. One is own by Chris and Theresa and the other one by Owen and Cecil Brown. The beach in front of hose property are they without wave and ripes and can we swim without any danger, do we need shoes to walk into the sea? Is the sand on the beach white?Tanks for the information.

    Guy
51. Romy Bandal on Feb 10, 2011 at 11:15 pm said:

    Let us preserve the beauty of the island. Be an environmental friendly whoever visited the place. Thanks for posting the pictures.
52. Cave_Princess on Feb 15, 2011 at 1:30 pm said:

    Thanks Dutchpickle Family & to Mr.Ricky,

    Thanks Mr.Ricky for promoting our native place. Knowing you is a great opportunity then. By the way I look up with my contact # and I notice that two numbers are double entry. It’s 0916-4151-094(Ms.Rhea Sauro #). Thanks again. Feel free to visit Capul Island….WELCOME! AND LONG LIVE TRAVELERS.
53. Cave_Princess on Feb 15, 2011 at 1:34 pm said:

    You can visit this site also http://www.islandersorg.blogspot.com or http://www.capulisland.blogspot.com
    Thanks!
54. Richelle Sauro on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:12 am said:

    hello,,,,,salamat si pag post mahalap view c capul,mz ko na gayud e capul labihan e mga pag kakan,e mga kalipayan,mga events,lalo na kun patron.how i wish na akabalik ako c patron.sana puh mag post dn kayo ng events ng mga capulinio pag fiesta.marami talaga alam c dada rhea kc mahilig dn yan sa adventure.i hope u can reply to my message.thank you so much .
55. janette servando on Apr 27, 2011 at 11:24 pm said:

    Magandang umaga po sa lahat ..

    ako’y nasisiyahan muli ng makita ang aming lugar dyan sa capul .. i really miss that place .. 14 years old pa ko ng huling pumunta dyan .. kya sobrang nakakatuwang makita ulit ang mga place dyan .. kahit sa picture lang .. balak din po naming umuwi dyan pagnatpos ko ang college .. 1 year nlng … makikita ko na naman ang lugar na yan ..
56. matronello froilan manaog jr on May 25, 2011 at 2:57 am said:

    ako nag-Elementary ako ha Capul..didto ko naeksperiensyahan an grabi ka harayo nga pagbabaktason–ha baybayon maagi ngan tinampo…
57. matmanaog on May 25, 2011 at 3:00 am said:

    ini nga island in diko makakalimtan for the rest of my life//musta na mga capulino???
58. Dmitry and Natasha on Aug 3, 2011 at 12:30 am said:

    Hallo Ricky!
    We met you before in Dallas Inn in Puerto Princessa. We are Russians. :))
    Last 3 week we live in Capul island, because i was seek after i go to Catarman in typhoon time. Tomorrow we think to go to Letre. Are you there now?
    We want meet with you, so we can chat and have a good time together! :)
    Our number -
59. dutchpickle on Aug 25, 2011 at 5:17 am said:

    Hello Dmitry and Natasha,

    You two are such cool people and I enjoyed meeting you in Palawan. I wish that we did meet up in Leyte because it can be a great place to visit.

    I am now out of the country for a while but plan to return soon.

    …hope that you had a good time in Capul :)

    ricky
60. Mary Rose B. Garra on Nov 13, 2011 at 9:37 pm said:

    Very nice place. I want to visit Capul this summer! =)
61. karen ombrog on Jan 3, 2012 at 10:50 pm said:

    ganda tlaga ng capul…
    pinaka d’ best s lahat…dyan yata ako pnangank at dyan rin ako lumki’t ng aral.
    kahit mlau ang skul msaya p rin kac sma-sma kming ng la2kad ptungong skwelahn hbang ngkukwentohan..jejejej………
    mga tga CAPUL…..ipagmalaki nating mga capuleño tau….mahalap al’law c kaam intiro..jejejeje..
62. Rogelio B. Alarcon on Jan 22, 2012 at 7:49 am said:

    nakilala ko si fr tobi na parish priest ng capul. marami raw na hindi nakapag aaral sa capul na mga kabataan at matatanda dahil sa iba’t-ibang dahilan. gusto ko sanang makatulong sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng homeschooling program ng aming paaralan. hindi na sila kailangan pang pumasok sa paaralan araw-araw. sapat na mayroon tutulong sa kanilang pagaaral sa bahay para matutunang ang mga aralin na ipadadala sa kanila. ito ay katulad ng “distance education” mula kindergarten hanggang high school. kung mayroon interesado mag-aral at mag-volunteer na mag tutor ay mag email sa akin (rbalarconop@yahoo.com) para ma-organisa natin bago kami pumunta sa darating na summer. ang programang ito ay approbado ng deped.
63. maryann cabacang on Feb 15, 2012 at 3:39 am said:

    such nice pic from my hometown. Capul is such a magnificent place to live. my fellow ABAKNONS may be away from our hometown but the memories and experiences we have their will always be treasured in our hearts. we maybe working in some cities someday but we will always ensure that we will have time to have vacations even if it means short-term visits. the happiness and experience there can’t be replaced with any material things.
64. marko on Feb 23, 2012 at 4:05 pm said:

    Hi… I’m going to come capul next summer, it looks to be so beautiful place. My dear friend from near there promised already to be tourist guide for me :)
65. apols on Jul 8, 2012 at 9:53 am said:

    very nice place,..thanks for the photo’s..hope someday i can come at this very unusual, beautiful and simple town,..
66. gideon300 on Nov 30, 2012 at 5:16 am said:

    Hi, planning to visit capul island with my 2 kids (ages 10 & 11) on summer 2013. Meron daw pong biyahe na bangka coming from matnog sorsogon? Anong oras po kaya ang schedule ng alis. And yes we are planning to camp near the lighthouse. I’ll try to get in touch yong linagay mong contact person.

    Tnx,
    gideon300 adventures
67. dutchpickle on Nov 30, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:

    Hello gideon,

    From Matnog, Luzon – take the regular ferry to Allen, Samar. From Allen catch the 12 noon pumpboat to Capul.

    Try to contact Rhea Sauro at 091641511094 – she is a great gal and will be a big help to you

    The people of Capul are very friendly and helpful in general

    dp
68. maria ruth magdaraog aucente on Feb 21, 2013 at 8:35 am said:

    sana mkpag camping din kami jan sa my parola..my mama is from capul..i hope that one of these days we can also visit , the beautiful places that we have seen in the pictures especially,the old church…….

    GOD BLESS CAPUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Regards especially to lola siring enecillo
69. dutchpickle on Feb 24, 2013 at 10:40 am said:

    Hello maria ruth

    For sure ! It is so very peaceful camping there by the lighthouse on Capul Island !

    …beautiful island and beautiful people

    dp