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“ Explore Simplicity

Be delighted by the matchless and bizarre Batanes!
You can never go wrong with a postcard-perfect
scenery, friendly culture, and vibrant Ivatan people.
Explore the simplicity and rarity that it offers.

Marlboro Hills Savidug Village
Basco Lighthouse

Our Bizarre History

The Batanes group of islands came in late into the folds of Spanish
colonial power. “Freedom had been the Ivatan experience for as
long as they existed.” The pre and proto-historic Ivatans were boat-
making and seafaring people who lived in small tribal communities
that supported themselves by fishing, hunting and horticulture,
raising taro and other root crops.

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. Their
capital, Basco, was named after Capitán General José Basco, who
led the pacification and conquest of the islands during his term as
Governor-General.

North Batan

Bizarre People

To step in Batanes is to meet the
kind, calm, and industrious
Ivatan people. The Ivatan way
of life is indeed unique like their
province, and their hearts of
survivors will capture yours. Far
from modernity, culture and
tradition is kept alive.

Bizarre Food

The bizarre food is something to
look forward to when you come
to Batanes! The coconut crabs,
lunis, mahi-mahi are just as filling
as their culture!

Bizarre View

The first thing you came here for
and definitely not the last you
will remember. The spectacular
views combined with the history
of the province will take your
breath away. Visit beaches,
stone houses, lighthouse, and
coffeeshops.

Vayang Rolling Hills Birgus Latro

Mahi-Mahi Honesty Coffee Shop
Savidug Village

Morong Beach