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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 Airport
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It’s also possible to travel to Itbayat by plane from Basco. NorthSky Airlines is an 8-seater plane that travels every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Elite Aviation (which started operating just April 19, 2014) is a 5-seater plane that offers daily flights. Fare for both planes cost in the range of P1,800 for a one way trip that will take 10-12 minutes long. Both aircrafts will only fly if there are enough passengers to fill all the seats. The Itbayat airport is an hour away from the town proper by land. Read More: https://www.traveling-up.com/travel-guide-itbayat-batanes/
Itbayat Burial Caves
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Burial sites from the ancient settlements can also be found here. There were about 7 burial mounds there shaped like a boat pointing to the sea. Some are already hard to distinguish from the regular rocks and the remains were no longer found there. The seafaring Austronesians believed that these boat-shaped graves would lead their departed spirits to the other life safely. Read More: https://www.ironwulf.net/2012/06/25/batanes-torongan-cave-hills-itbayat-island/
Itbayat Lake
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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