BATANES

HISTORY
• Batanes is an archipelagic province in the
Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan
Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the
country, and also the smallest, both in population
and land area.
• The capital is Basco, located on the island of Batan.
It is known for its scenic waters and terrain and
clean environment. Batanes is also recognized for
the unique culture of the islands' first settlers, the
Ivatans. Batanes is open for swimming, snorkeling,
diving, lighthouse visits, biking, and visits to
century-old Ivatan houses.
 HOW TO GET THERE
• The cheapest way to get from Manila
to Batanes is to bus which costs ₱700
- ₱1,000 and takes 12h. The quickest
way to get from Manila to Batanes is
to train and fly which costs ₱1,400 -
₱6,000 and takes 3h 13m.
• There is 1 way to get from Batanes
Island to Cagayan Valley by plane
which cost 4100 to 6085 that takes 1
hour and 4 minutes.
•
 TOURIST

ATTRACTIONS
 MALBORO HILLS

• It is the iconic hills and ocean view in Batanes.

Racuh A Payaman is the real name of the area,
however this tourist spot is now known as Marlboro
Hills because one tourist said “It looks like the
Marlboro Country.” From that day, Racuh A Payaman
is also known as the Marlboro Hills.

• Located in Mahatao Batanes

Walk: Not recommended, the hills are very far! But if you want, it may take you more than 3
hours.
Vehicle: It will take you at least 30 minutes.
Bicycle: It will take you at least an hour.
Take Note:There is no entrance fee
 BASCO LIGHTHOUSE
• Basco Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the
town of Basco in Batanes, the
northernmost province in the
Philippines.
• Located in Naidi Hills in Barangay San
Antonio, the lush green hills and the
open sea provide a beautiful backdrop
• No entrance fee is needed.
for the lighthouse. The place can easily Going up the lighthouse will
be reached by a 1.2-km hike from the only require name registration
Port of Basco. for every tourist visiting the
place.
 MORONG BEACH
• Morong Beach in Sabtang Island, Batanes
features only a short stretch of sand that is
surrounded by low grass-covered hills on all
sides. The pristine white sand here is like
Boracay’s.
• The glass-like turquoise water in Morong
Beach is calmer and friendlier than other
beaches in Batanes despite the usual rough
weather. The water here is peaceful enough • No entrance fees are required to
for a swim. enter Morong Beach, but note that
there is a PhP200 environment fee
that all tourists must pay to enter
Sabtang Island.
 VALUGAN BOULDER
BEACH
• The Valugan Boulder Beach is a three-
kilometer.
• Beach located along the coast of Batan
Island. As its name suggests, the beach's
shore is made up of different-sized boulders
that help create an incredible landscape
framed by almost vertical cliffs and rolling
hills.

• It is best to visit this beach in the dry or

• Entrance fee is PHP 200 (USD 5)
summer season, which usually starts in
March and ends in the latter weeks of May. per person.
 MT. CARMEL CHAPEL
OR TUKON CHURCH
• Mt. Carmel Chapel, also known as Tukon
Church, was first established on May 3, 2008.
• Located at Sitio Tukon, Barangay Chanarian,
Batanes.

• Local craftsmen, masons and carpenters built

the church, whose design is inspired by the
traditional Ivatan stone houses (stacking and
bonding boulders to make a wall).
 SABTANG
• The only lighthouse on Sabtang Island greets LIGHTHOUSE
you after a 45-minute faluwa ride from Ivana
Port in Batan Island.

• Its features are like the Basco and Tayid

lighthouses, but the Sabtang Lighthouse stone
walls are left in its natural state. The beam
also offers a breathtaking view of the rolling
hills and the open ocean on the top of its
observation tower .
• No admission fee is required.
 TAYID
LIGHTHOUSE
• Tayid Lighthouse is located in Mahatao, on
the other side of Batan Island.
• Built around the same time as Basco
Lighthouse, this structure faces the Pacific
Ocean and is best seen from the Rakuh a
Payaman.
• The Tayid Lighthouse has a hexagonal tower
deck.
• Note that you will have to register at
Mahatao registration area just beside
San Carlos Borromeo Church. Here, a
fee of Php 50/pax should be settled.
 HOUSE OF DAKAY
• House of Dakay is said to be the oldest stone
house existing in Batanes and
considered as a UNESCO Heritage Building.
• Located in the town of San Jose de Ivana in
Batan Island, the structure has remained
intact over the years.
• It has been constructed very strongly of lime
and stone for protection that will last from
storm and strong winds in the island which is
located along the typhoon belt.
 CHAWA VIEW
DECK
• Chawa View Deck is one of South Batan Island's top parts in
Batanes. The view deck was designed overlooking the West
Philippine Sea on a mountainside between the towns of
Basco and Mahatao.

• Located in Mahatao, Batanes.

• An area overlooking breathtaking landscapes, is one of the

top tourist attractions in South Batan Island in Batanes.
 IVANA CHURCH
• The San Jose de Obrero Church, popularly
known as the Ivana Church, is a Roman
Catholic church dedicated to Saint Joseph
in Ivana, Batanes. It is under the authority
of the Batanes Prelature.
• In 2008, the National Historical
Commission of the Philippines designated
the church as a National Historical
Landmark.
• The church also includes a
distinctive bell tower
supported by crenelated
buttresses. 
RESTAURANTS
 NANAY CHING RESTAURANT
• Nanay Ching Restaurant • It’s located a
Batanes set meals cost PHP few minutes
300 per person, which include away from
turmeric rice, beef or pork Alapad,
steak, beef or pork Uyugan,
soup,chicken afritada or curry, open from 8
fish fillet vegetable, and AM to 3 PM
sweet potato salad only.
or wakay for dessert.
• It aims to feature a local,
warm vibe by serving
homemade dishes to
make you feel at home
away from home.
 CAFÉ DU TUKON
• Café Du Tukon is located • Cafè Du Tukon has a
at Fundacion Pacita windy, grassy hills
Batanes Nature Lodge.  and peaceful
ambiance is a place
where you can eat,
• Café du Tukon is Fundacion hang out with
Pacita‘s farm-to-table restaurant, friends, have that
just a few steps away from the serene romantic date,
main building. or just simply enjoy
• Serving only the freshest catch the beautiful scenery
and produce that their neighbor around you.
fish folk and farms have in
season.