{"id":12569,"date":"2019-08-14T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T04:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12569"},"modified":"2019-09-02T12:03:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T04:03:40","slug":"marlboro-country-in-mahatao-batanes-south-batans-cinematic-pastureland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/08\/14\/marlboro-country-in-mahatao-batanes-south-batans-cinematic-pastureland\/","title":{"rendered":"Marlboro Country in Mahatao, Batanes: South Batan’s Cinematic Pastureland"},"content":{"rendered":"

On a regular sunny day, the road leading to Mahatao<\/strong> looks like a peaceful winding path laden with cattle gates to avoid the cows from wandering too far.<\/p>\n

\"\"National Road\u00a0where you’ll be dropped off to walk towards Marlboro Country<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The scene is ordinary\u2014until\u00a0you get down the National Road<\/strong> and take the narrow path from Marconine’s Canteen<\/strong>, only to be transported to a scenic landscape\u00a0that rivals that of anything you have seen from the movies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: 6 Must-Try Restaurants in Batanes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Marconine’s Canteen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This\u00a0is\u00a0Marlboro Country\u2013<\/strong>the idyllic place that easily resembles the beautiful countryside often featured in a famous cigarette advertisement, thus its name. <\/span><\/p>\n

For some, however, the\u00a0landscape is somehow an image of The Shire<\/em> in the famous The Lord of the Rings<\/em> series set in New Zealand. Either way, all these are reasons why Marlboro Country is a must-see in Batanes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0Batanes Travel Guide: Preparing for Your Trip This 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"A view of Tayid Lighthouse from Marlboro Country<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

More than a paradise, however, Marlboro Country, locally known as <\/span>Rakuh a Payaman<\/span><\/i>, is a large communal pastureland, where livestock of mostly cows and carabaos can be seen grazing freely on the wide field.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These are owned by the members of the Mahatao Communal Pastureland Association I<\/strong>, called the <\/span>Machipapayaman<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Tayid Lighthouse up close<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From the hills, you will see Mt. Iraya to the north, the\u00a0Tayid Lighthouse\u00a0to the west, which faces the Pacific Ocean to the east.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven\u2019s Beloved Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"A view of the Pacific Ocean from Marlboro Country<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The combination of architecture, seascape, and the rolling landscape is a sight to behold, more so during sunrise when shadows slowly form amid the hills and the light clearly shows the beauty of the panoramic Rakuh a Payaman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: North Batan Island, Batanes: The Center of Local Livelihood and Breathtaking Landscapes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Tip: The ideal time to see the rolling hills in all its glory is at around 10 a.m. onwards as the\u00a0rays of the sun hit the scene directly, capturing a picture-perfect view of Marlboro Country. Don’t forget to bring an effective sunscreen as the sun can be harsh during\u00a0this time.<\/em><\/p>\n

How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n

The South Batan tour is a part of\u00a0the 4 days, 3 nights tour with Batanes Travel and Tours, Inc.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Note that you will have to register\u00a0at Mahatao registration area\u00a0just beside San Carlos Borromeo Church.\u00a0<\/strong>Here, a fee of Php 50\/pax\u00a0<\/strong>should be settled.<\/p>\n

Details<\/b><\/p>\n

Manila Address:\u00a0<\/b>Unit B One Sapphire Condominium, 858 Fabella St., Mandaluyong City
\nContact:\u00a0<\/b>02-633-0859 \/ 0998-568-2637 \/ 0977-806-3040
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\nBatanes Address:\u00a0<\/b>Amboy St., Kayhuvokan, Basco, Batanes
\nBatanes Office:\u00a0<\/b>0998-531-1908 \/ 0917-343-2420<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/b>batanestravelandtours.com<\/a>
\nEmail:<\/b>\u00a0info@batanestravelandtours.com
\nFacebook:\u00a0<\/b>facebook.com\/batanestours<\/a>
\nInstagram:\u00a0<\/b>instagram.com\/batanestours<\/a><\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine August 2019 issue.<\/em><\/span>
\nWritten by Chin Sanigan
\nPhotos by JR Padlan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Be transported to a cinematic dimension when you reach Marlboro Country in Mahatao, Batanes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,71,1407,2383,2385],"tags":[2343,2347,2348,2356,2357,2492,2493],"class_list":["post-12569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","category-tourist-spot","category-travel","category-batanes-2019","category-batanes-spot-2019","tag-south-batan-island","tag-rakuh-a-payaman","tag-marlboro-country","tag-batanes-travel-and-tours","tag-south-batan","tag-marlboro-hills","tag-mahatao"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12569","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=12569"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12616,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12569\/revisions\/12616"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}