Naidi Hills

The seat of the Roman Catholic Church in the province. This is the first parish church to be built in the province during the early 18th century, made of cogon grass and roofing. It was also the first to have galvanized iron roofing in the 1890s. The feast of its patron saint, Sto. Domingo de Guzman, is celebrated by the Ivassays every August 8.

The site where the Provincial Capitol building now stands. The original structure was built between the 16th to 18th century.

The diversity of marine life in this sanctuary makes it one of the best under the radar dive sites in the country. It is also ideal for swimming, snorkeling, camping, boating, and holding picnics.

Batanes is the smallest province in the Philippines and located at the northern most part of the country. Surrounded by seas and covered by mountainous terrain, this spectacular place gives you serenity and always reminds you of the simplicity of life. 

Batanes Seaside Lodge and Restaurant - MAIN BRANCH (LOCATION: BEACH FRONT/WITH OCEAN VIEW), is easily accessible. Located along the highway going to other towns and is just a stone's throw from nearby beach where a cost-free early morning or late night swim can be enjoyed.

Bernardo's Hotel, a newly-opened hotel in Basco is approximately five minutes away from the airport and town proper. And it's just 20meters away form the Chanarian Beach.It has eight air-conditioned rooms with a total capacity of 27 persons. The room have been furnished with comfort as the utmost priotity. It's cozy room invites you to relax and unwind after a hectic day of touring.You can watch the sunset or take a dip at the nearby Chanarian Beach or simply come up on the roof deck of Bernardo's which offers views of mountains and oceans of the island.Bernardo's Hotel is also home to Casa Napoli, touted by guests as the best pizza they have tasted. Casa Napoli serves fresh pizza baked directly in a brick oven.

The flourishing tourism industry buoyed the idea of the mushrooming of modern hometels, inns, lodges and other houses that offer true-blooded Ivatan hospitality.

The recent opening of AMBOY HOMETEL is a testament to the thriving business atmosphere of Batanes! Modern in terms of its style and architectural structure, it captures the well blended majesty of a Victorian Era setting. Its enticing environment makes the place a rejuvenating cluster of homey ambiance. Hometel because it speaks of a hotel service in a home setting.

Amboy Hometel offers guests a private vehicle which they can rent for tours; an in-house restaurant at a very affordable prices; a garden for meditation and quiet relaxation which sometimes can be transformed as setting for parties such as birthday, anniversaries, wedding receptions and anything that guests would like to theme it; a beach cottage for beach lovers; and an exhilarating Tour Packages that would feed the fantasies of the senses.

AMBOY HOMETEL is conveniently located along the National Highway of peaceful Barangay Chanarian, Basco, Batanes. Away from the hurley-burley of city life which mainland offers, it is approximately 5 minutes drive from Basco Airport, has a good proximity to beaches, commercial establishments, historical sites, parks and other natural and endemic wonders of Batanes. The spot itself is the gateway to the southern bliss of Batanes!