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Special Places to Visit in Batanes Part 2

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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

Batan Island

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Batan Island is the major island of Batanes where it’s capital, Basco, is located. It is also the primary entry point to all major islands in Batanes mainly because of the population and the existence of a fairly-sized airport. Popularly known for it’s green pastures and lush green Marlboro hills, the beautiful cliffside landscapes, and picturesque lighthouses, Batan Island welcomes you to a new horizon of seeing things. Batanes will always break your heart, so be prepared for the pain when you leave it. Read More: http://rediscover.ph/2017/01/batan-island/

Bunker’s Café

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Bunker’s Cafe is one of the many popular restaurants in Batanes, but it is open only during the peak tourist months from October to June.

Chamantad-Tiñan Cove

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If Mahatao has its Racuh-a-Payaman, Sabtang has its Chamantad-Tiñan View Point. This is the place where you can actually see some Ivatans lend their Kanayi and Vakul for picture taking purposes with the great landscape in your background. A short walk from the dusty road led us to the peak of the viewpoint that offers a panoramic view of the coast.

From that point, we saw a shallow sparkling water on a cove, and we didn’t dare to miss it. After messing up with the slope of the hill, we safely got down on the little cove. Pebbles and small to medium-sized rocks allied on the short strip of beach. Read More: http://www.rjdexplorer.com/secrets-of-sabtang-island-batanes/

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