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Special Places to Visit in Batanes Part 8

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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

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SPECIAL PLACES IN BATANES

House of Dakay

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The House of Dakay – believed to be the oldest stone house in the province (also the most photographed house in the island province). It is now considered a UNESCO-inscribed treasure. This stone-made abode is an epitome of time-tested strength. The thick walls are made of thick stone and lime. The roofs are made from cogon grass about 1/3 of a meter thick. Read More: https://nojuanisanisland.com/2015/07/23/ivana/

Imnajbu Road Cliff

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Imnajbu, which means to settle in the lowlands, is the place where the first mass baptism in the islands was held. The road to Imnajbu is filled with rough cliffs and interesting rock formations, which includes what is now popularly known as the Alapad Pass. Imanjbu Road Cliffs offer visitors a clear, breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.

The Imnajbu Road Cliffs are located 16 kilometers Southeast from Basco. Read More: http://www.zeotrip.com/attraction/philippines/batanes/imnajbu-road-cliffs/

Itbayat Island

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For first-time visitors, Itbayat Island may seem like a place suspended in time. An island paradise barely touched by the unrelenting hand of modernization, Itbayat is one of the last regions of the Philippines where man has hardly left his mark on the environment.

It is a place that sometimes feels foreign and wild, yet at the same time, familiar and tame, a place of majestic rolling hills where wild horses roam freely, racing across open fields. It’s also a place forgotten by history, where vast cave systems hold the secrets to some of the Philippines earliest settlers.

If you’re up for a real adventure and want to experience untouched nature, Itbayat is the perfect destination. Read More: https://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2017/04/itbayat-island-philippines-last-frontier.html

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