{"id":12648,"date":"2019-08-15T12:30:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T04:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12648"},"modified":"2019-09-02T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T04:03:24","slug":"tayid-lighthouse-in-mahatao-batanes-the-watchtower-guarding-marlboro-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/08\/15\/tayid-lighthouse-in-mahatao-batanes-the-watchtower-guarding-marlboro-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Tayid Lighthouse in Mahatao, Batanes: The Watchtower Guarding Marlboro Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

Batanes has always been known as the \u201cParadise of the North,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and rightfully so as it harbors a bevy of rolling hills and communal pastureland, where you may witness the lapping of the waters from the Pacific Ocean at its shores and feel the breeze\u00a0giving you a slight peck on the cheek.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\"\"Marlboro Country viewpoint<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

As the island is surrounded by water, Batanes\u00a0is also home to a collection of lighthouses, one of which can be found on a hill overlooking the Pacific. This is Tayid Lighthouse<\/strong>, built in 2002 to originally guide fishing boats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Primarily walking on a narrow path surrounded by tall grass and rows of bushes, you\u2019ll think you\u2019re on the set of The Lord of the Rings<\/strong> with a view of the mountains to your right, the hedgerows to your left, and the Tayid Lighthouse and the Pacific ahead of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Cows grazing on the pastureland<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Although not operational as of today, the lighthouse still holds the tourists\u2019 interests as it differs in appearance to the rest of the lighthouses in Batanes with its hexagonal shape. It is also now situated on a private property.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven\u2019s Beloved Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With harmless cows roaming freely around the hills, the panoramic view is made even more scenic\u2014a picture-perfect image of Batanes. You may also view the Tayid Lighthouse from afar from the Marlboro Country in its northeast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Marlboro Country viewpoint<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The lighthouse is said to take its name from the word <\/span>tayiren,<\/span><\/i>\u00a0which means \u201cto pull up\u201d\u2013the primary means of moving to and from the town of the people of Diura back in the times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0North Batan Island, Batanes: The Center of Local Livelihood and Breathtaking Landscapes<\/a><\/em>
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\nTip: Be sure to greet your fellow tourists and other locals as you pass by them going to the lighthouse! Also,\u00a0Tayid Lighthouse is situated near a slope, so be sure not to cross the fence as it is dangerous.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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

Tayid Lighthouse in South Batan\u00a0is 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\u00a0San Carlos Borromeo Church.\u00a0<\/strong>Here, a fee of\u00a0Php 50\/pax\u00a0<\/strong>should be settled.<\/p>\n

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

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