Where is Batanes and How to Get There

LOCATION OF BATANES

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Batanes is located way up, up in the Philippine map in the north part. Geographically it is even nearer to Taiwan than Metro Manila. It is composed of 10 islands but only 3 is inhabited: Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat. It is said that these Batanese group of islands were formed after an underwater volcanic eruption that happened millions of years ago. Read More: http://www.mariaronabeltran.com/2017/01/diy-itinerary-travel-guide-to-batanes.html

Batanes has its own domestic airport

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How to Get to Batanes

By Air or By Bus Then By Air

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sky Jet have regular commercial flights from Manila and Clark to Basco, the provincial capital and gateway to the province. Meanwhile, Sky Pasada and Northsky Air fly from Tuguegarao and Laoag to Basco. Read More: https://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/batanes-travel-guide/#sthash.IPMXEkvX.dpbs

Moving Around Batanes

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Batanes offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, natural attractions and well-preserved culture. It’s the only province in the country that’s been declared in its entirety as a protected Landscape and Seascape. You could spend days here and not get tired of the views.Read More: https://www.traveling-up.com/batanes-south-batan-island-tour/