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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.
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SPECIAL PLACES IN BATANES
Itbayat Sta. Maria Church
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Don’t leave Itbayat without dropping by the Sta. Maria Imaculada Church located at the heart of the town. The church was built by Father Vicente Araujo from 1853 to 1858. The façade of the church is simple yet it has a unique charm that made me consider it as the best church in Batanes. I wasn’t able to check out the interior of the church since no one was available in the area that time and all doors were closed. Read More: http://www.rjdexplorer.com/the-journey-to-the-northernmost-inhabited-island/
Itbud Idjang
One of the 4 Idjangs in Batanes. In here, rock carvings are still evident (probably for water storage), as well as their gathering/meeting area and the rocks with bored holes for anchors are still intact. Read More: https://iamaileen.com/batanes-things-to-do-diy-itinerary-5-days-sabtang-itbayat-travel-guide/
Ijangs are citadels built on mountaintops, as you can already guess from the title. These are made approximately 4,000 years ago, the time of Austronesian migration to northern Philippines. Pre-Hispanic Ivatans, the indigenous dwellers of the Batanes Group of Islands, shaped and carved the mountains to accommodate their population’s needs.
Ijangs were primarily used as fortifications and settlements. Early civilizations in Batanes were characterized by frequent wars among different villages, so settlers sought refuge in these strongholds when they were attacked by enemies. Some of these fights would last for a long period of time, requiring the inhabitants to make their own dwellings on the mountaintops. Aside from internal conflicts between tribes, it is also theorized that outside threats were one of the reasons why ijangs were built. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Ijangs-Mountain-Fortresses-of-Batanes
Ivana
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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
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Handuraw Festival – Remembering History
Tultugan Festival – Bamboo Dance and Music
Culapnitan Cave Displays Magnificent Stalactite Formations
Gota Beach – Setting of Reality TV “Survivor” Series
Napantao Marine Sanctuary – Great for diving, snorkeling, and many more!
The Miraculous Statue of Virgin Mary at the Joroan Church
Rosquillos Festival – Celebrates Delicious Rosquillos Cookies
Silmugi Festival is Celebrated by Street Dancing