Built in 1796 and dedicated to San Vicente Ferrer, the Punta Cruz watchtower on the shores of the municipality of Maribojoc served as the lookout for incoming pirates. It was part of a wider defens net build along the Visayan coast to protect settlements from slave raiding moros that struck during the season of the southwestern monsoon. The watch tower is actually a small fort. Rather handsome, it commands an excellent view of Bohol Strait and the neighboring island of Cebu.
The upper floors of the tower offers a breathtaking view of the sea facing the provinces of Cebu, Siquijor and Mindanao. As one enters the tower, you will be welcomed by the image of St. Vincent Ferrer to whom this tower was dedicated. Beside the tower is a wooden cross that stands in a rock clip lip that sticks out into the sea. Townsfolk believes that the wooden cross is mysterious and believed to protect the island from teh invasion fo the cruel Moro pirates. Legend has it that whenever the pirates try to attack the province, a glaring light emanates from the wooden cross causing fear and difficulties for the pirates to sight the land.
At present, the local government and tourism office have transformed the surrounding area into a park to attract and orient local and foreign tourists to this historical landmark. Entrance free to the tower is PHP5.00 per head and a parking fee of PHP15.00. Maribojoc is located around 14 kilometers from Tagbilaran City.
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Do you know if it has a closing time? We’ll be visiting it and we might arrive by 5pm, we’re hoping that it’s still open by then.