Marlboro Country : Landscape of Batanes
Marlboro Country? No! this is not the one we see in the cigarette commercial. This is part of the Philippines smallest province particularly in the island of Batan. Overlooking the South China Sea, A short trek to Marlboro Country is a must when you visit this amazing part of the archipelago.
The Province of Batanes is the northernmost and the smallest province of the Philippine Republic, both in terms of population and land area. The provincial capital is Basco.
The province is composed of ten islands (called the Batanes Islands) located about 162 km north of the Luzon mainland in the Luzon Strait and is part of the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Of this island group, the largest and most economically important are Itbayat, Batan and Sabtang.
The Batanes Islands are separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan Province by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel.
The northernmost island of the province, as well as of the Philippines, is Mavudis (Yami) Island. The other islands are Misanga, Ditarem, Siayan, Itbayat, Dinem, Batan, Sabtang, Ivuhos, and Diadekey.
Only Itbayat, Batan, and Sabtang are inhabited. The Batanes is about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan.
More info here : Batanes Travel Guide
nice angle….
@ rhodyl - thanks tsamba lang… hehe
I’d really like to go to Batanes… Great shot!
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Hi Guys,
Good news, Asian Spirit is currently celebrating their 12th year anniversary and is offering a reeaaallly good treat for their clients. To all of those who are dreaming of going to Batanes yet finds the regular airfare too steep, here is your chance to get there without spending too much. One of our clients booked and only paid Php 3,000 for a roundtrip ticket (manila-Basco-Manila), which usually costs Php 11,000! Book here now:
http://www.asianspirit.com/news_and_events.htm
Reservation and booking is available from April 9 to 15. Travel period will be from June to October. Book now while seats are still available.Don’t lose this very rare opportunity!
Worried about accomodations and tours? Problem solved. We have the lowest rates available for your ultimate getaway. Let us know when you’re booked and we’ll take care of the rest! See you here!
Regards,
Batanes Travel and Tours
http://www.batanestravelandtours.com
batanestours@yahoo.com
0927-9655227 please look for Karen
It’s been a BIG question why we have such an enormous air fare to Batanes. In 2007 April, my family paid about PHP7,040 air fare per adult via Asian Spirit, that’s about PHP14K roud trip. Is it because, they MONOPOLIZE the industry, “for now”. I guess our elected politicians should do something about this in fairness to our citizens there and to encourage tourism.
whew! i miss Batanes sooo much!