RECOMMENDATION SUMMER

The wind swept islands of Batanes are beautiful and

enchanting and they are like no other in the Philippines.
Since Batanes is separated from the country by miles of
ADVENTURE AT
BATANES
rough waters, the Ivatans (the name of the people of
Batanes) have developed a different culture. Ivatans are
honest, gentle and polite but brave and robust. They are
proud of their their heritage and their land.

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Submitted by:
Alaiza Mae Lugnasin
G11 BLOCK 16-EDISON (STEM)

Submitted to:
Ma'am Joy D. Ramirez LPT
Science Teacher
 Background
LET'S GO This 250-metre tunnel, constructed from volcanic

Batanes
rocks and cement, served as a shelter and lookout for
Japanese soldiers during World War II from 1941 to
1945. Visiting the local fishing village allowed us to
learn about the community's subsistence lifestyle.

Specific Location:
Historical Landmark in Basco Batanes

Dipnaysupuan
House of Japanese tunnel
Characteristics
Background
Dakay
The House of Dakay is the oldest house in Batanes and is Unesco heritage
listed. This home was constructed in 1887. It has been constructed very
Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, made of volcanic rocks and cement, served as
a shelter for Japanese soldiers when they arrived in Batanes in 1941.

strongly of lime and stone for protection that will last from storm and strong
winds in the island which is located along the typhoon belt.
Why it's being visited?
Preservation is extraordinary, even the pick marks in the walls and ceilings are
Characteristics visible. But watch out on the 39 steps to the lower lever: they are narrow,

Foundacion This is one of the popular tourist destinations in Batanes. It is one of the
traditional Ivatan stone houses on the island that survived the 1918 earthquake
that razed all the other stone houses on Batan Island to the ground.
slippery, and unstable.

Background
Pacita Specific Location: San Jose de Ivana in Batan Island

Built by artist Pacita Abad, Fundacion Pacita was originally envisioned to be

Why it's being visited?
By visiting it, you get a clear idea of how stone houses are built in Batanes.
the late artist's vacation home, studio and gallery. Pacita was an adventure The house is open to the public and an old man (who belongs to the Estrella
seeker and trailblazer who sought to be a role model to other aspiring artists. Family that owns the place) is there to give you lots of information about the
place and even lend you some traditional Ivatan dresses for pictorial.

Characteristics
Set a top a lush hill and caught between the mountain, sea, and sky, the hotel
offers the best spot to view the scenic landscape, the cultural, and aesthetic
heritage of the Ivatan people. Experience the true photographic beauty of
Batanes right at the comforts of the hotel.
Specific Location
Basco, Batanes
Why it's being visited?
Fundacion Pacita has pretty gardens with iconic blue wooden benches,
beautiful memorials, and little secret details behind manicured hedges, just
waiting to be discovered. The place is inspiring and we were glad we brought
sketchbooks along.
Nakabuang
Background
Background
Chawa View Deck is one of South Batan Island's top
parts in Batanes. The view deck was designed
Arch
Nakabuang Arch is an iconic natural rock formation that forms an arch. It can
be found on the sands of Morong Beach, which is also called Nakabuang
overlooking the West Philippine Sea on a Beach. Its massive size allows people to walk through the arch, and together
mountainside between the towns of Basco and with the white sand, the blue waters, and the other rock formations on the
Mahatao. coast, it’s the perfect spot to take beautiful beach photos.
Specific Location:
Chawa view South Batan Island's in Batanes Characteristics
The Arch has become the symbol of Batanes postcards, that has become the
deck
Characteristics
The best places to visit to admire the beauty of Batanes are its view decks or
favorite tourist background. It is good that it is there to serve as the perfect
shade from direct sunlight while killing idle time, watching the swimmers,
enjoying the beach, listening to the waves crashing.
viewpoints. There's quite a number of them in Batan Island. Chawa View
Deck in Mahatao is the closest to the town proper of Basco.
Specific Location: Batanes Sabtang Island
Why it's being visited? Why it's being visited?
Tour guides usually take you to this place to allow you to catch a glimpse of Its massive size allows people to walk through the arch, and together with the
the island's breathtaking scenery. You'll be mesmerized by the surrounding white sand, the blue waters, and the other rock formations on the coast, it's the
mountains and seas. In summer, the waters are calm enough that you can even perfect spot to take beautiful beach photos.
take a dip after taking the stairs from the viewdeck down to the shore.