If you want to see awesome scenery of rugged terrains, postcard-like valleys and a coastline straight from a movie scene then Batanes should be on top of your Philippine destination list.
Batanes is a dream of mountain bikers and motorcycle buffs due to the challenge that the land provides. Slopes, turns and rocky sides make Batanes an adventure destination.
The place is remote and the only way to get there is through a plane ride. Check the local airlines for schedules. The weather is also one factor to consider when visiting Batanes so get information from the Philippine weather sites.
Apart from the awesome view, the following places are highlights of Batanes:
Watch a ritual called Kapayvanuvanua in a village called Diura.
Visit a communal pastureland called Racuh Apayaman. The land is also called Marlboro Country and the name supplies what is expected from this place.
Wonder with awe as you watch the wonderful rock formations found in the shoreline of Sabtang.
Take a hike to the top of Mt. Iraya found in Basco.
Check out stone houses around Savidug and Chavayan.
Buy a hand woven item called vakul from Sabtang Weavers Association.
Look at Pacita Abad’s paintings at Fundacion Pacita.
Batanes is one of the most peaceful places in the Philippines and is said to have zero-crime rate. Surely a place to visit!