For the tourism industry of Batanes, less is definitely more. “We only want an average number of tourists, in order to preserve the quality and interest (in the island),” 68-year-old freelance ...

Batan Island, the gateway to Batanes, is one of three main islands of the province (the others are Sabtang and Itbayat) and home to four of the province’s six municipalities, including Basco ...

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HIGHEST POINT. The Tayid Lighthouse sits on top of a hill on Batan Island in Batanes province. Facing the Pacific Ocean, visitors also get a clear view of Mt. Iraya, the highest point in the province, ...

‘MARLBORO COUNTRY’. Cows graze at the Rakuh a Payaman, a communal pasture in Mahatao, Batanes. This ranch, also called Marlboro Country, has become a popular destination for travelers visiting the ...