{"id":12210,"date":"2019-07-31T13:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T05:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12210"},"modified":"2019-07-31T16:13:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T08:13:57","slug":"south-batan-island-batanes-a-rustic-harbor-of-pasturelands-and-fishing-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/07\/31\/south-batan-island-batanes-a-rustic-harbor-of-pasturelands-and-fishing-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Batanes Travel Guide | Philippine Primer Travels\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JwA2Kkjfwk0?start=18&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whereas\u00a0<strong>North Batan<\/strong> fosters community and livelihood and\u00a0exudes a kind of\u00a0energy brought by tourists arriving from Basco Airport, the other side of Batan Island brings about its more poetic side, a place where nature flourishes and where livelihood is left where the heavens direct it to be\u2013this is the\u00a0<strong>South Batan<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Island.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12243\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes-Island_Philippine-Primer003.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes-Island_Philippine-Primer003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes-Island_Philippine-Primer003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes-Island_Philippine-Primer003-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Rakuh a Payaman (Marlboro Country) in Mahatao<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is where you&#8217;ll find\u00a0small communities that have made South Batan their home, offering a glimpse of the Ivatans&#8217; modest daily lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this part of the island, the rolling hills were given to the people to let their cows and carabaos graze and roam freely on the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">land with the freshest air and the best views\u2014proof of how beautifully rustic Batanes is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/07\/19\/batanes-travel-guide-preparing-for-your-trip-this-2019\/\">Batanes Travel Guide: Preparing for Your Trip This 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12244\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Cows_Primer002.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Cows_Primer002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Cows_Primer002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Cows_Primer002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Standing amidst\u00a0these\u00a0rolling hills, one could not help but be transported to an ethereal place filled with stories to take home with you. So join Philippine Primer as we walk you through South Batan Island and its top destinations, where only a few had gone before!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Mahatao Boat Shelter Port<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mahatao, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12224\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer002.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A view of Mahatao Boat Shelter Port from the National Road<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, Mahatao Boat Shelter Port resembles a grand canal with waters connecting to the West Philippine Sea. It draws the eye with vessels anchored along the cove, shielded by a huge mountain rock.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: Tourists may go down the shelter port. With a fee of Php 50\/pax (exclusive of the Mahatao registration fee of Php 50\/pax), tourists may take photos of the port and its many boats of different colors.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tayid Lighthouse<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mahatao, Batanes<\/span><\/span><\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12236\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Tayid_Batanes_Philippine-Primer001.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Tayid_Batanes_Philippine-Primer001.jpg 533w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Tayid_Batanes_Philippine-Primer001-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Tayid Lighthouse<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Batan harbors its own iconic watchtower, built in 2002 on top of a hill, watching over the Pacific.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Primarily walking on a narrow path surrounded by tall grass, you\u2019ll think you\u2019re on the set of The Lord of the Rings with a view of the mountains to your right, the hedgerows to your left, and the <strong>Tayid Lighthouse<\/strong> and the ocean ahead of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although currently not operational, the lighthouse still holds tourists\u2019 interests with its unique hexagonal shape. You may also view Tayid Lighthouse from Marlboro Country, located to the southeast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12237\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Marlboro_Primer001.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Marlboro_Primer001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Marlboro_Primer001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Marlboro_Primer001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A view of Tayid Lighthouse from Marlboro Country viewpoint<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Tip: <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tayid Lighthouse is situated near a slope, so be sure not to cross the fence as it is dangerous.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Marlboro Country (Rakuh a Payaman)<\/strong><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mahatao, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12231\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer009.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer009.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer009-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Marlboro Country backdropped against the\u00a0stunning Mount Iraya<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting down the National Road and taking the narrow path from Marconine\u2019s Canteen, you will be transported to a scenic landscape that rivals that of anything you have seen from the movies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Locally known as Rakuh a Payaman, <\/span><b>Marlboro Country <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a mesmerizing, visually boundless landscape. More than a paradise in Batanes, it is a large communal pastureland for cows and carabaos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12229\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer007.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer007.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer007-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer007-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From the hills, you will see Mt. Iraya to the north, as well as the Tayid Lighthouse. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This combination of architecture, seascape, and the rolling landscape is a sight to behold, more so during sunup when shadows slowly form, and the light clearly shows the beauty of the panoramic Rakuh a Payaman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Diura Fishing Village<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Diura, Mahatao, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12232\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer010.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer010.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer010-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also along the southeastern coast is a small village called <\/span><b>Diura Fishing Village <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that showcases the simple yet abundant life of the Ivatan boatmakers and fishermen and their beautifully preserved age-old traditions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homes are hung with fish, mostly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dorado <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(yellowfin tuna) and flying fish cured with salt and dried under the sun to be preserved for the rainy season. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are not for sale, but if you want to try them, you can find <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dorado <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in shops and restaurants in Basco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12230\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer008.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer008.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer008-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are fishing boats called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tataya <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">faluwa <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(big boats) docked on the beach, a scene that calls for a nice snap or two. You may try riding the boats for a modest fee only when its owners are available to guide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Tip:\u00a0Don&#8217;t forget to greet the Ivatans with a smile and a &#8220;Good Morning!&#8221; while walking through the village to give respect to the keepers of the land.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Motchong and Alapad<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Uyugan, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12234\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer012.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer012.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer012-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Motchong, Uyugan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Further south on the eastern coast is <\/span><b>Motchong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a perfectly crisp and green viewpoint in Uyugan that looks out onto the Pacific Ocean. It is close to <strong>Alapad Pass<\/strong>, where the iconic &#8220;BLOW UR HORN&#8221; road sign can be found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/batanes\/nanay-ching-restaurant-in-uyugan-batanes-your-moms-cooking-away-from-home\/\">Nanay Ching Restaurant in Uyugan, Batanes: Your Mom\u2019s Cooking Away from Home<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12235\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer013.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer013.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer013-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Alapad Rock Formation<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Tip: Get ready to be out in the sun for most of your visit to Motchong and Alapad! Wear sunscreen for protection and stay hydrated. Bottles of water are sold in the registration area right at the entrance\u00a0to Motchong. If you&#8217;re with Batanes Travel and Tours, they can settle the fees for you.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>House of Dakay<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">National Rd., Ivana, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12228\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer006.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer006.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer006-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Another special aspect of the cultural heritage of Batanes is its architecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The Ivatans\u2019 resilience in the harshest conditions is best visualized by their ever-beautiful stone houses. One of the oldest and best-preserved is <b>House of Dakay<\/b> in Ivana, constructed in 1887 and named after Jose \u201cDakay\u201d Estrella to whom the house was dedicated by his aunt, Luisa Estrella.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The stonehouse is unfurnished, but you can find a signage telling the history of the stone house inside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Honesty Coffee Shop<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">National Rd., Ivana, Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12226\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer004.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Honesty Coffee Shop,<\/b>\u00a0a 10-minute walk south of House of Dakay, is the reflection of the locals\u2019 pristine nature and the test of every visitors\u2019 honesty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12240\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer002.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Ube Cookies\u00a0from Ivatan Bakers by AJ&#8217;s Breads and Pastries<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Opened by an old couple back in 1995, this unmanned shop has since served as a pitstop for people traveling to and from Sabtang. You get coffee or snacks as you please, list them on the logbook, and insert the total amount\u2014or even more\u2014into the dropbox for payment. They even have souvenir items as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12239\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer001.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Honesty_Philippine-Primer001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Honesty Coffee Shop is also a good place to sport some souvenirs!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Churches<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Mahatao, Uyugan, and Ivana, Batanes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">South Batan is home to many historic churches, among which are San Carlos Borromeo Church in Mahatao, San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel in Uyugan, and San Jose de Obrero Church in Ivana. These are usually part of one&#8217;s tour in South Batan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>San Carlos Borromeo Church<\/strong> in Mahatao has a history that can be traced back to 1783, undergoing a lot of changes from its first patron of the same name.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The\u00a0<em><strong>Batanes Blank Book Archive,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>with shelves filled with blank hardbound books where visitors can write freely on, can also be found here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12225\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer003.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer003-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>San Carlos Borromeo Church, Mahatao<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">On the other hand, <strong>San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel&#8217;s<\/strong> history\u00a0goes way back\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1682 A.D.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from being well-kept and preserved, with a great many florae lining the pathway towards the church entrance, this chapel\u2019s significance lies in the fact that the first-ever Mass and baptism in Batanes were held here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12233\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer011.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer011.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer011-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer011-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel, Uyugan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Finally,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0one will find the historical church of <strong>San Jose de Obrero<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Ivana Church<\/strong>, an interesting site as it was considered as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0the only church in Batan Island, which has a separate bell tower.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer005.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer005.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/South-Batan_Batanes_Philippine-Primer005-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>San Jose de Obrero Church, Ivana<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Tip:\u00a0It is important to note that, while the church welcomes everyone, you are expected to wear modest clothing as a show of respect to the sacred place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the end of the day, as you tour Batanes, it is best to visit not only South Batan or portions of the island, but rather, the whole province to truly immerse in the culture of Batanes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The South Batan tour is a part of\u00a0the 4 days, 3 nights tour with Batanes Travel and Tours, Inc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Batanes Travel and Tours provides an all-in-one complete package with accommodation, eco-tours, and full meals guaranteed to make your stay hassle-free. They also offer private eco-tours or budget packages for solo or group travelers. All packages provide you with a local tour guide, driver, and a tour coordinator to help you get the most out of your stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Manila Address: <\/b>Unit B One Sapphire Condominium, 858 Fabella St., Mandaluyong City<b><br \/>\nContact:\u00a0<\/b>02-633-0859 \/ 0998-568-2637 \/ 0977-806-3040<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\nBatanes Address: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amboy St., Kayhuvokan, Basco, Batanes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Batanes Office: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0998-531-1908 \/ 0917-343-2420<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Website: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/batanestravelandtours.com\">batanestravelandtours.com<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> info@batanestravelandtours.com<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Facebook: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/batanestours\">facebook.com\/batanestours<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Instagram: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/batanestours\">instagram.com\/<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">batanestours<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine August 2019 issue.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Chin Sanigan<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Photos by JR Padlan<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Philippine Primer as we walk you through South Batan Island and its top destinations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[358,1700,57,64,71,80,144,1407],"tags":[2320,2357,2322,2358,2343,2359,2344,2360,2345,2346,2347,2348,2349,2350,2351,2352,2353,2354,2355,2356],"class_list":["post-12210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","category-philippines","category-historical","category-nature","category-tourist-spot","category-churches","category-philippine-islands","category-travel","tag-batanes","tag-south-batan","tag-batanes-itinerary","tag-south-batan-itinerary","tag-south-batan-island","tag-batanes-itinerary-2019","tag-batan-island","tag-south-batan-itinerary-2019","tag-mahatao-boat-shelter-port","tag-tayid-lighthouse","tag-rakuh-a-payaman","tag-marlboro-country","tag-diura-fishing-village","tag-motchong-and-alapad","tag-house-of-dakay","tag-honesty-coffee-shop","tag-san-carlos-borromeo-church","tag-san-lorenzo-ruiz-chapel","tag-san-jose-de-obrero-church","tag-batanes-travel-and-tours"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12210"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12254,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12210\/revisions\/12254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}