CHANARIAN VIEW DECK
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Batanes has always been compared to Ireland when it comes to its cliffs. Though I myself haven’t been there, I know a couple of friends who has been there and had told me that the Cliffs of Batanes does remind them of Ireland. When in tour in Batanes, one of the favorite stops along the road is the Chanarian Viewdeck where you can have a closer inspection of the cliffs.
Chanarian Viewdeck is just a short drive south west of Basco before you enter the town of Mahatao. Just between the zigzagging road of Hanib and Mahatao. You wont miss the cemented view deck and benches on your right coming from Basco.
There are cemented stairs going down the cliffs. A lot has been damaged though so it is best to be careful when going down as some of the rocks and cemented steps are loose. Read More: https://www.ironwulf.net/2008/08/15/batanes-cliffs-of-chanarian/
Right on the side of the road is this amazing lookout that also has stairs down to rocky outcrop for the brave and adventurous Read More: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1202573-d1932039-r659879953-Chanarian_View_Deck-Mahatao_Province_of_Batanes_Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html
Photo from: https://www.ironwulf.net/2008/08/15/batanes-cliffs-of-chanarian/
We stopped at Chanarian View Deck during our island tour.
From this view point one can see the rugged coastline and the waves crashing around in the ocean which is of various shades of blue.
Take some time on the seat benches located here to take in the view and take some great pictures. Read More: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1202573-d1932039-r659879953-Chanarian_View_Deck-Mahatao_Province_of_Batanes_Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html
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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 Video Collection
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