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Natural
Sabtang Island 

Chosen as one of the 12 Best Destinations in the Philippines by the Department of Tourism in 1994, this island southwest of Batan Island remains undisturbed and unspoiled. It has intermittent white sand beaches, steep mountains, and deep canyons with small level areas sporadically found along the coastline. Accessible in 30 minutes by falowa from Radiwan Port in Ivana. Also the take off point for Ivuhos Island from Barangay Nakanmuan.

Itbayat Island

Located north of Batan Island, it is surrounded by massive boulders and cliffs rising from 20-70 feet above sea level and has no shoreline. It has a dirt airstrip for light aircraft. Ferries run the Batan-Itbayat route; travel time is about four hours by falowa from the Basco Seaport. Light planes fly from Basco Airport to Itbayat in 12-minute trips at PhP700.00/pax. 

Batan Island

The center of commerce and seat of the provincial government. The most populated island of the province, it is composed of the municipalities of Basco, Ivana, Uyugan, and Mahatao.

Mount Iraya

A dormant volcano standing at 1,517 meters whose last eruption was recorded in 505 AD. Ideal for mountaineering, trekking, and trailblazing. It is a walking distance from Basco and can be climbed to the top in about three hours.

Mavudis Island 

The northernmost island of Batanes. "tatus" or coconut crabs abound in this island surrounded by rich marine life.

Di-atay Beach 

A beautiful cove with multi-colored rocks and white sand. Ideal for picnics and beach combing. Located along the national highway between Mahatao and Ivana; 9.85 kilometers from Basco. 

Songsong

(Chadpidan Bay). Famous for its beautiful sunset view and big stone boulders. It is three kilometers or an hour of exhilarating trek from Basco proper. Naidi Hills. A walking distance from Basco.

Chawa Cave

Believed to be an enchanted cave, it has a natural salt bed and a mouth that opens to the South China Sea and is accessible through the boulders of Chawa Point in Mahatao. Located four kilometers from Basco.

Nakabuang Cave

Located 5.5 kilometers from San Vicente Centro in Sabtang.

Mt. Matarem 

An extinct volcano measuring 495 meters at its summit. Located eight kilometers from Basco.

White Beach

Located in Vatang, Hapnit, and Mavatuy Point at Mahatao.

Trekking

Popular activity at Marlboro Hills and Naidi Hills.

Surfing

Popular activity at Madiwedved, Mahatao.

Bird Watching at Cuyab

Observe the migratory birds from China that flock the islands in search of a warmer climate every October.

Religious
San Jose Church

(Ivana). Built in 1814 although its foundation dates back to 1795. Of all the old churches in Batanes, it is the only one that was not built in the espadana style. It has a crenellated fortress-like campanile or belltower that gives the appearance of a fortification. Fronts the Ivana Seaport and offers a commanding view of the sea and surrounding countryside due to its elevation. Located 14 kilometers from Basco.

San Carlos Borromeo Church & Convent

 
(Mahatao). Founded in 1789 and built in 1873, it has a facade modeled after that of Basco Cathedral, with two round arches at roof level for the bells. On its outer walls are massive buttresses that used to serve as stairways to the roof - a thing of convenience in the olden days when frequent repairs had to be made to the cogon grass roofing. The church still retains its centuries-old features. Located six kilometers from Basco. 

Church of Sto. Domingo de Basco (Basco Cathedral)

 

Established in 1783, it is the oldest and most important church in Batanes. To give the facade stability and strength against earthquakes and typhoon winds, the church walls were buttressed with massive pilasters from foundation to top. The church is dedicated to the Immaculate Concepcion, patroness of Batanes.

San Vicente Ferrer Church

(Sabtang Island). Another church modeled after the one in Basco. Following an unfortunate incident in 1790, when Spanish emissaries sent to procure goods from the parish were killed by some natives, the people of Sabtang were forcibly resettled across the channel to Ivana and not allowed to return until 1844 when the foundations of the present church were laid.

Man-Made
Kanyuyan Beach & Port

(Baluarte Bay, Basco). The port of call of the cargo ships bringing goods from Manila.

Special Interest
Sitio Jura at Racujaide 

The fishermens village at Mananoy Bay. Fishing season is marked by a festival in mid-March called Payvanuvanuan during which visitors are treated with fresh fish delicacies from the Pacific Ocean. Within the area is the legendary spring of Youth and a living cave with crystal limestone formations. Mananoy Bay is nine kilometers from Basco proper.

Batanes Day (June 26) 

Marked with playground demonstrations, parades, the Palu-palo Festival, and other cultural events.

Feast of Three Kings (January 6)

On this day, the image of the Sto. Nino (Holy Child) is venerated in every home in Batanes. Economic

 
Ruins of Songsong

A ghost barangay which is really a cluster of roofless shells of old stone houses abandoned after a tidal wave that hit the island of Batan in the 1950s. The area has a long stretch of beach. Located 23 kilometers from Basco.

Radiwan Point

Located at Ivana Seaport. Landing site of the Katipuneros on September 18, 1898. Also the ferry station of the falowas plying the islands of Sabtang and Itbayat.

About Batanes!

The island-province of Batanes was created by a series of volcanic activities and other geologic forces millions of years ago.
The province is home to the famous Ivatans who are nationally acclaimed as the True Insulares. The Ivatans are of Malay stock, tracing their roots to early immigrants from Formosa, Taiwan as well as Spaniards who came to the island in the 16th century. Being an insular people, the Ivatans have kept the purity of their gene pool through time.

Batanes lies at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, where the Pacific Ocean merges with the South China Sea. It is composed of three major islands, namely: Batan which contains the capital town of Basco, Sabtang, and Itbayat. Close by are seven islets including Amianan, which is the closest to Formosa. Thus, Batanes has been identified as the countrys potential gateway to East China.

Geography
"The island-province is strewn on a 4,500 square kilometer expanse of territorial waters, the Luzon Strait and Balintang Channel, where the Pacific Ocean merges with the South China Sea, a sealane between the Philippines and the southern parts of Japan, China, Hongkong, and Taiwan. It is bounded on the north by the Bashi Channel, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the west by the South China Sea, and on the south by the Balintang Channel. It is characterized by gently rolling hills, cliffs, and black and white sand beaches.

Batanes is about 860 kilometers (approx. 525 miles) from Manila. Basco, the capital town, is about 280 kilometers north of Aparri and about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan.

Political Subdivision
Batanes has six municipalities, 29 barangays, and one congressional district. The six municipalities are Ivana, Uyugan, Mahatao, Basco (the capital), and the island municipalities of Sabtang and Itbayat.

Climate
The Batanes weather is rather pleasant. Compared to the rest of the country, Batanes is blessed with a cooler, balmier climate. It enjoys practically four seasons, the best one being summer which is from March to June. Average monthly rainfall is 450 mm.

Population
The 2002 census of population for Batanes registered a population total of 16,467 distributed over a land area of 230 square kilometers.

Language / Dialect
The mother tongue of Batanes is Ivatan, spoken by 93.94 percent of all households. The Ilocano dialect is also spoken while Filipino and English are generally spoken and understood.

Major Industries
The province has a total agricultural land area of 5,438 hectares and has a wide area open for agricultural expansion. Due to its terrain, it is a major livestock producer with cattle as its main stock. Carabaos and goats are also popularly raised. Another major industry is fishing which reaches its peak during the summer months, from March to June, when the seawater is relatively calm.


Source of information: http://lakbaypilipinas.com/travel_batanes.html

FAMOUS FESTIVALS!

 KULAY FESTIVAL. 

The local government of Basco, Batanes in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) once again showcased the rich cultural heritage of Ivatans as they celebrate this year’s Kulay festival with various cultural presentations, unity dance performances, beauty pageant and display of their best processed and manufactured food products held at the Batanes Provincial Park on April 15-19, 2015.

The five (5) day celebration aims to promote the preserved rich cultural heritage of Batanes and introduce their locally manufactured food products to local and international tourist visiting their province.

For Ivatans, “Kulay” is a native term which means “anything dried” that may imply dried products such as onion, garlic, rice, corn and fish among others, proudly manufactured within their locality.

Batanes Representative, Ms. Heredina R. Abad underscored in her opening message the importance of preserving the rich historical and cultural heritage of Batanes in further promoting the province as one the top tourist destinations in the country.

Ms. Abad also praised participating agencies and Ivatans for their relentless support in making the festival successful and for their continuous support for its sustainability.

Batanes Mayor Demetrius Paul C. Narag, Vice Mayor Anastacia B. Viola and some small, medium enterprises (SMEs) exhibitors were present during the event.

Among the participating SME exhibitors were Pension Ivatan, Koocharan, Octagon Bed and Dine, Batanes State College- Agriculture and HRM Department, Junan Grill and Resto Bar, Side Walk Grill, Batanes Resort, SDC Canteen and Bakeshop, Food Stall and Jino’s Place.

Unity dance performances of young basqueño dancers and National Government Agency heads and representatives were also showcased during the opening program held at the Aquino grandstand.

The annual celebration of the Kulay festival reinvigorates the well preserved culture, traditions, beliefs of Ivatans as well as showcase the best processed food products and beautiful tourist spots in Batanes.

Payuhuan Festival in Batanes

Bayanihan or payuhuan in the Ivatan language of Batanes stands for cooperation and this is truly evident in the Payuhan festival, a five-day event every June.

The Church sponsors a province-wide procession, recalling the route of evangelization; schools and communities sponsor the Ivatan Olympics, celebrating indigenous games. Though one would do their best to attend both affairs, which take place simultaneously, things do come together on the Kanan Nu Kumavahayan (Unity Lunch), a government-sponsored fiesta for all to enjoy! The fiesta was also a venue to celebrate the 321st anniversary of their 1st Catholic mass and its 220th as a formal province.

Mabuhay!

PALU-PALO FESTIVAL

This festival is an annual celebration in the northern part of the Philippines which showcase the livelihood and culture of Ivatans in Basco, Batanes. It is a cultural festival that features a variety of ethnic groups in the different municipalities of Batanes representing their respective heritage and culture. From the name itself, “palu-palo” is a stick used by Ivatans in the past to fight against colonizers. This town festival celebrated every first week of August is one the must-see feasts in the Philippines where in people get to see the rich lands of Batanes, have a taste of their delicacies, and learn more about its history.

Accredited accommodations!

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Experience the Best of Batanes

Earth and art come together at Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge to create a most unforgettable and picturesque stay in Basco, Batanes, Philippines. Set atop a lush hill and caught between the mountain, sea, and sky, the hotel offers the best spot from which to view the scenic landscape and the cultural and aesthetic heritage of the Ivatan people. Experience the true photographic beauty of Batanes right at the comforts of the hotel.

The lodge, once the home studio of internationally acclaimed artist Pacita Abad, pays homage to its creative roots with Ivatan-inspired rooms and suites. Resembling a gallery, each uniquely designed accommodation is adorned by artworks of both well-known and up-and-coming artists. Meanwhile, the ambience gives you the distinct and familiar feeling of being right at your very own home — a bed-and-breakfast warmth can be felt throughout. Essential assistance is provided, too: the hotel has a restaurant, and offers airport and city transfers, room service, and massage treatments.

But more than the mesmerizing scenery and genuine promise of relaxation, staying in this destination hotel nurtures the artistic lifeblood of its community. Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge supports the education of the Ivatan youth through projects initiated by The Jorge, Aurora, and Pacita Abad Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Fundacion Pacita Batanes Accommodation | Rooms

Inspired by the traditional Ivatan home made of local stone, Fundacion Pacita, accommodation in Batanes combines organic design and interiors with contemporary comforts. Narra flooring, wooden furnishings, and artworks by well-known Filipino artists as well as up-and-coming young Ivatan talents give each room and suite a unique yet welcoming atmosphere. The highlight of each lodging, however, is the breathtaking view of the vast sky with the Pacific Ocean, the West Philippine Sea or the province’s famous idyllic hills below it. No views are alike, since the guestrooms come in various configurations and are located in different parts in and around the main hotel building.

All rooms have:

Air-conditioning
Private toilet and bath
Hot and cold water

Facilities and services at Fundacion Pacita:

Airport and city transfers
Restaurant – Cafe du Tukon
Room service
Massage service

The Hotel opted not to provide TV & Wi-Fi in the rooms for guests to fully enjoy the serenity of the place and the excellent view from their verandas as part of their genuine Batanes experience.

Room Types

Environment and nature is central to Ivatan living. Moon phases and wind directions dictate a few farming and fishing rituals and beliefs. As such, the rooms in Fundacion Pacita were named after the local terms for different wind direction.

OTHER ROOMS!

  

  

  

  

and many other rooms to choose from Fundacion Pacita Batanes!!!

Batanes Resort

Batanes Resort is a local government-owned and newly-renovated that has 6 stone houses having 2 rooms each house and can accommodate 3 guests each room. Located on the mountain slopes, every room gives a spectacular view of the sea. Modern comfort includes air-conditioning, hot and cold showers, and a standby generator. This Batanes hotel is only 10 minutes away from Basco.

PACKAGE RATE. 

Accommodation + Tours + All Meals

Package	Net Rate Per Guest
	1	2	3-6	7-9	10+
3D/2N	16,550	9,750	9,150	8,600	8,150
4D/3N	23,350	13,550	10,900	9,600	8,950
5D/4N	29,750	16,500	13,000	11,150	10,400

*All rates in Philippine Peso (Php)
*See Tour Itineraries
*See Tour Inclusions

Rooms & View in BATANES RESORT

Batanes Seaside Lodge and Restaurant - MAIN BRANCH, is easily accessible. Located along the highway going to other towns and is just a stone's throw from nearby beach where a cost-free early morning or late night swim can be enjoyed.

The Building has 15 Rooms and has been recently refurbished. All rooms have air-conditioning unit. Staff are available 24-hours a day. For satisfying meal, the in-house restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Centrally located in the heart of Basco is the Seaside ANNEX BRANCH, offers easy access to Basco's main sightseeings and retail areas. It is located a short walk from Basco Plaza and Basco Cathedral Church. It is also within a 20-minute walk to Naidi Hills, Basco Lighthouse, Basco's surrounding beaches and even Basco Airport, which allows convenient access in and around Basco,Batanes.

The Building has 10 Rooms and is newly built year 2008. All rooms have air-conditioning unit. Unfortunately, there’s no in-house restaurant yet in the building, but there are numerous eatery and grocery stores close by. To those who want to dine in at the Main Branch, we offer transfer to and from the Annex Building or we can deliver your food in the hotel free of charge!

ROOM & TOUR PACKAGE

No. of Person(s)	3-DAYS / 2-NIGHTS	4-DAYS / 3-NIGHTS	5-DAYS / 4-NIGHTS	6-DAYS / 5-NIGHTS by Boat	6-DAYS / 5-NIGHTS by Plane
4 AND UP	P 7,800	P 10,000	P 12,200	P 18,400	P 21,900
3	P 8,800	P 11,500	P 13,500	P 19,400	P 23,900
2	P 10,800	P 14,000	P 16,200	P 21,900	P 25,000
1	P 17,500	P 23,500	P 26,600	P 30,000	P 35,900
** PRICES VALID FROM JULY 2015 - JUNE 2017 ** PRICES SHOWN ARE PER PERSON ** CHILDREN 1-2 YEARS OLD ARE FREE OF CHARGE ** CHILDREN 3-6 YEARS OLD GETS 25% DISCOUNT ** PLEASE NOTE THAT LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TOUR GUIDE MAY BE SHARED WITH OTHER GROUPS IN A TOUR.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

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3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS


AIRPORT TRANSFER
ROOM ACCOMODATIONS ( AIR-CONDITIONED)
BATAN SOUTHERN AND SABTANG ISLAND TOUR
VISITOR'S FEE
FULL BOARD MEALS
TOUR GUIDE

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS


AIRPORT TRANSFER
ROOM ACCOMODATIONS ( AIR-CONDITIONED)
BATAN NORTHERN, SOUTHERN AND SABTANG ISLAND TOUR
VISITOR'S FEE
FULL BOARD MEALS
TOUR GUIDE

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS


AIRPORT TRANSFER
ROOM ACCOMODATIONS ( AIR-CONDITIONED)
BATAN NORTHERN, SOUTHERN AND SABTANG ISLAND TOUR
VISITOR'S FEE
FULL BOARD MEALS
TOUR GUIDE

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS by Plane / Boat


AIRPORT TRANSFER
ROOM ACCOMODATIONS ( AIR-CONDITIONED)
BATAN NORTHERN, SOUTHERN, SABTANG ISLAND AND
ITBAYAT ISLAND TOUR (OVERNIGHT HOME STAY)
VISITOR'S FEE
FULL BOARD MEALS

ROOM ONLY DETAILS

-FREE BREAKFAST - EXCEPT ON LAST DAY.
-ALL ROOMS HAVE AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT.
-6 YEARS OLD AND UNDER STAYS FREE OF CHARGE IN AN EXTRA BED, IF REQUIRED.
-ADD 300 PHP FOR EXTRA FOLDING BED OR ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT.
-ALL RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF TAX AND GOVERNMENT CHARGES.
-CHECK-IN TIME 12:00 PM / CHECK-OUT TIME 6:30 AM
-RATES VALID FROM JULY 2015 - JUNE 2016

RESERVATION

PAYMENTS SHOULD BE DEPOSITED TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT ONLY:

LANDBANK
BANK ADRRESS: BASCO, BATANES
ACCOUNT NAME: BATANES SEASIDE LODGE & RESTAURANT
ACCOUNT NUMBER : 1081-0471-93

BDOBANK ADDRESS: PROJECT 8 - SHORTHORN
ACCOUNT NAME: BATANES SEASIDE LODGE AND RESTAURANT
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0065-9007-5831




INSIDE THE Batanes Seaside Lodge and Restaurant