Heritage Sites Conservation

BASCO, Batanes October 24 -- The local committee for Batanes World Heritage, the office of the Congressman and the Batanes Heritage Foundation Inc. conducted a seminar workshop on the management and conservation of world heritage sites last October 21 to 23. The seminar workshop aimed to teach the stakeholders how to manage and conserve their cultural heritage. It was a three-day seminar-workshop which was attended by stakeholders, namely, national...

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Natural Tourist Attactions

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 (oval-shaped ...

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Accommodations in Batanes

Accommodations in Batanes Looking for accommodation in Batanes? Listed below is a range of Batanes hotels and Inns each chosen by our local team. The hotels and inns in Batanes range from local guesthouses and budget inns to more luxurious hotels and resorts. Let us help you find the ideal place to stay for your Batanes holiday! Hotels and Inns in Batanes Brandon's Lodging - 11 tastefully decorated rooms each with TV, aircon and toilet & bath....

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Religious Tourist Attractions

San Jose De Ivana Church (Ivana) Built in 1814 (although its foundation dates back to 1795), this church is truly unique among all the old churches in Batanes as it is the only one not built in the espadana style of the day. It has a crenellated fortress-like campanile or belltower that gives the appearance of a fortification. San Jose Church fronts the Ivana Seaport and offers...

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Culture and People

The people of Batanes are called Ivatan and share prehistoric cultural and linguistic commonalities with the Babuyan on Babuyan Island and the Tao people of Orchid Island. This divided homeland is a result of the Dutch invasion of Taiwan in 1624 ( Dutch Formosa ) and Spanish invasion in 1626 ( Spanish Formosa ). The northern half of the Ivatan homeland, Formosa and Orchid Island which were formally part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, fell to the...

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Other Attractions

Other AttractionsKanyuyan Beach & Port (Baluarte Bay, Basco). The port of call of the cargo ships bringing goods from Manila. Sitio Jura at Racujaide The fishermens village at Mananoy Bay. Fishing season is marked by a festivalin 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....

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