The Honesty Coffee Shop
eddonthenet The Ivatans are renowned for their unwavering honesty, a quality that sets them apart from many others. This reputation is something I personally experienced during my visit to the beautiful…
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Batanes : North Batan
After monstrous underwater volcanic activities millions of years ago, a group of islands was formed and it is now called Batanes. Basco is the capital of the province located in…
Chamantad Cove and Tinyan Viewpoint
Walking down the grassy slopes of Tinyan leading to the viewpoint that offers a stunning view of Chavayan Cove truly gives you a sense of what breathtaking views really mean.…
Sabtang Island, Batanes
Sabtang, officially the Municipality of Sabtang (Ivatan: Kavahayan nu Sabtang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sabtang), is a municipality in the province of Batanes. The southernmost island municipality of the Batanes island…
Mahatao Church (San Carlos Borromeo Church )
San Carlos Borromeo Church also known as Mahatao Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Mahatao, Batan Island, Batanes. The earliest church in Mahatao was constructed in 1787. It…
Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel
Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel is a series of tunnel networks connected to each other that were built and servered as a shelter for the Japanese imperial forces during the World War…
Port of Ivana
The Port of Ivana is a port situated in the municipality of Ivana on Batan Island in the province of Batanes, north of the Philippines. “Faluwa” is the boat that…
San Jose de Ivana Church
The San Jose de Ivana Church, commonly known as Ivana Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Ivana, Batanes, Philippines dedicated to Saint Joseph. The church was declared a…
Tukon Chapel (Mt. Carmel Church)
The Mt. Carmel Church, commonly referred to as Tukon Chapel, is one of the most famous and iconic churches in Batanes. It has been featured in numerous television shows and…
Batanes: Basco Lighthouse
Basco Lighthouse, located on the scenic Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Batanes. The lighthouse is beautifully positioned against the backdrop of…
