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Visiting Batanes for the first time? Here are some awesome things to do in North & South Batan and Sabtang in Batanes!
A Quick Overview about Batanes
- Batanes is composed of three major islands – Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat.
- Batan has 4 municipalities (Basco, Mahatao, Uyugan and Ivana)
- Basco is located in North Batan while Mahatao, Uyugan and Ivana are in South Batan
- For you to go to Sabtang from Basco, take a trike to San Vicente Port in Ivana and then you need to escort lyon take a Faluwa Boat (Travel time is about 30mins).
Top Attractions to Visit in Basco (North Batan)
- Mt. Carmel Chapel
- Radar Tukon
- Idjang Ruins
- Fundacion Pacita
- Japanese Tunnel
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Sto. Domingo Church
- Vayang Rolling Hills
- Naidi Hills
- Basco Lighthouse
Top Attractions to Visit in Mahatao, Uyugan and Ivana (South Batan)
- Chawa Viewing Deck
- Mahatao Boat Shelter Port
- San Carlos Borromeo Church
- Old Spanish Lighthouse
- Blank Book Signing
- Blue Lagoon
- White Beach or Maydangub Beach
- Spanish Bridge
- House of Dakay
- San Jose Church
- Honesty Store
- Uyugan Village
- Alapad Rock Formation
- Muchong Viewpoint
- Tayid Lighthouse
- Spring of Youth
Top Attractions to Visit in Sabtang:
- San Vicente Ferrer Church
- Savidug Village
- Stone Houses Viewing
- Sto. Tomas Chapel
- Chamantad Viewpoint of Pacific Ocean
- Chavayan Village
- Vacul and Kanayi Making Pictorial
- Morong Beach and Nakabuan Beach
12 AWESOME THINGS TO DO IN BATANES
1.See the Traditional Stone Houses
2.Enjoy Viewing the Amazing Rolling Hills with Ocean View
3.See the Stunning Lighthouses Upclose
4.Experience Wearing a Vakul
5.Visit the Beautiful Churches
6.See the Amazing Rock Formations
7.Brave the Rough Waves in a Faluwa Boat
8.Visit Great Beaches and Catch the Sunrise and Sunset
9. Rent a Bike and Explore Nearby Attractions in Basco
10.Try Zipline in Morong Beach, Sabtang
10. Get to Know Ivatan People and their Culture
11. Go on a Food Trip
12. Relax at Fountain of Youth & Fundacion Pacita
Special Thanks to Kuya Rhyan Rarela, our Tour Guide/Photographer in Batanes. Most of the photos I featured here on my blog were taken by him. Galing!
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Cess is the blogger behind JourneyInsider.com. Currently, she works as a full-time SEO Manager. She enjoys being at the beach with the white sand, blue sky, and ocean breeze or having an island-hopping adventure when she’s not working hard!