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Special Places to Visit in Batanes Part 6

 

 

 

Photo from:   https://voluntourismguide.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/spending-the-night-at-sabtang-island/

 

Batanes is one of the best destination in the Philippines. It’s located in the northernmost province of the country, which is part of the Cagayan Valley region. The provincial capital is Basco, which is the center of commerce and seat of the provincial government.

The province features a lot of beautiful and unique tourist spots. Anywhere you go, you can find amazing things, which is perfect background for your selfie or group photo. Batanes has three largest islands, Batan, Itbayat, and Sabtang.
Each spot in the province offers unique attractions. The Sabtang island has lots of natural attractions that will be loved by every nature lovers. You can find here white sand beaches with steep mountains and deep canyons. Read More: http://www.thepinoytraveler.com/2015/01/places-to-visit-in-batanes.html

 

 

 

 

 

Photo from:   https://www.madmonkeyhostels.com/h2o_blog/backpackers-guide-batanes-islands-philippines/

 

 

 

SPECIAL PLACES IN BATANES

 

 

Diura Fishing Village

 

Photo from:  https://www.ironwulf.net/2017/06/18/batanes-diura-fishing-village/

 

But my favorite destination in Mahatao is Diura Village, located just below the promontory where Tayid Lighthouse is standing.  It is largely known for its traditional fishing practice for arayu (Dorado).  During the fishing season which falls on summer, here lives an association of fishermen called Mataw.  Cardona tells me that these locals have permanent homes in Matao town proper, so the cogon houses standing shoulder to shoulder at the shores of Diura Village are actually temporary houses.   Read More:  https://www.thepinaysolobackpacker.com/batanes-mahatao-trip-blog/

 

 

Duvek Bay

 

Photo from:  http://www.discoverbatanes.com/2013/11/

 

Chavayan and Sumnanga are neighboring villages but there are no paved roads connecting the two and a mountainous part separates them. We needed to loop around the island just to go to Sumnanga. Houses here are more compressed than the other villages which mean a tighter community.

On the rear part of the village is the place they called as Duvek Bay. As per our guide, it is a site of the most pristine coral conditions in Batanes. Sumnanga is also tagged as the Little Hongkong of the province.  Read More:  http://www.rjdexplorer.com/secrets-of-sabtang-island-batanes/

 

 

Fundacion Pacita

 

Photo from: https://www.philstar.com/nation/2017/06/07/1707637/batanes-declared-drug-free-province

 

If you are looking for higher-end accommodations in Batanes, the Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge is a good option.

Located farther away from the town proper, this former residence of international Filipino artist Pacita Abad set atop a hill offers dramatic views and cozy accommodation.  Read More:  http://www.ilink.ph/fundacion-pacita

 

Don’t stop here; there’s MORE!

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Batanes Forms Part of Region II

The Enthralling Tiny Islands of Batanes

Where is Batanes and How to Get There

Special Places to Visit in Batanes

Batanes Photo Gallery

Batanes Video Collection

 

 

Other Visitors Also Viewed:

 

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival Shows the Gracefulness of the Seagull

Swim in The “Amazingly Pink” Pink Beach of Northern Samar

Panhulugan Caves Inside the Sohoton National Park

Tultugan Festival – Bamboo Dance and Music

Kasag Festival in Celebration of the Blue Crabs

Porta Vega Powdery White Sand Beach Lined with Coconut Trees

Kalesayahan Festival Focuses on Decorated Horse-Drawn Carts

Inuruban Festival is a Celebration of the Town’s Favorite Foods

Cagnituan Falls and Cave – Double Experience, Twice the Fun

Bulubadiangan Island in Iloilo

 

 

 

 

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