Basco
municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Batanes
Basco is the provincial capital of the smallest Filipino province, Batanes. It is on a Batan Island.
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Get around
See
- 1 Basco Lighthouse, Songsong-Iraya Road. 8AM–4PM. Spiral stairs wind upwards to a 5th-floor deck, popular for its panoramic hill, sea & sunset views. Free.
- 2 Kilometer Zero (Batan Island), National Road. Open 24 hours.
- 3 Basco Plaza, National Road. Open 24 hours. Free.
- 4 Basco Rolling Hills. Scenic hilly area offering views of the ocean & Mt. Iraya, with grazing cows, goats & other animals.
- 5 Dipnaysuhuan Japanese Tunnel, La Fuente Street.
- 6 Mahatao Lighthouse, National Road, Mahatao.
- 7 Chawa View Deck, National Road, Mahatao. Open 24 hours. A perfect place to watch the sunset. Romantic sunset viewing. Highly recommended for sunset lovers. Free.
- 8 Rakuh A Payaman (Marlboro Country), Mahatao. Open 24 hours. Scenic trails through rolling hills & lush meadows offering sweeping views of a rugged coast & sea. Free.
Do
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Eat
- 1 Casa Napoli Pizza. 11AM–8:30PM. Best, real handmade pizza in Batanes! Handmade crust made from scratch, good mozzarella, and awesome flavor.
Drink
Sleep
- Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge, Bgy. Chanarian-Tukon, ☏ +63 2 9292602. This Batanes resort was once the home studio of renowned artist Pacita Abad. Today, it has been transformed into a lovely building offering charming Batanes accommodation for visitors who want to get closer to nature. It offers 9 rooms, all with viewing decks where you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Batanes. Complimentary breakfast is served to all guest, and a half-day heritage tour of the mainland is also included.