Valugan Boulder Beach
Basco, Batanes
Valugan Boulder Beach is a three kilometer beach covered with andesite rocks in Barangay San Joaquin, Basco, Batanes. Ivatans has it that the boulders scattered along Valugan Beach are rocks spewed by Mount Iraya during its eruption several hundred years ago. The smoothed rocks are the result of undulating tides of the Pacific Ocean. Reaching a diameter of up to five feet, these boulders dot the c ...
oastline along the northeastern point of Batan Island of Batanes. The Mount Iraya and surrounding coastal cliffs provide a stark backdrop for the boulder-covered beach. The beaches are open to tourists, but collecting the rocks is prohibited.
Valugan Boulder Beach News
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Batanes Welcomes Us
A hidden gem of the country, Batanes is the northernmost province of the Philippines. It's closer to Taiwan than it is to its motherland. Despite being the least populated and smallest province in terms of land area, it boasts spectacular landscapes and seascapes every which way you look. Past visitors have referred to it as the New Zealand of the Philippines.
Places features: Vayang Rolling Hills, Valugan Boulder Beach, Tukon Chapel, Basco Idjang, Mt. Iraya, Basco Lighthouse, Dipnaysupuan (tunnel). -
Batanes North Batan Tour
This is Part 1 of a 4-Part post about our visit to the Northmost province of the Philippines: Batanes. Total expenses in Batanes: Php 21,387, including PAL roundtrip fare, accommodation, tour package, food, and souvenirs.
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Breathtaking Batanes In 4K, The Ireland Of The Philippines
Breathtaking Batanes - The Ireland of the Philippines
Location: Batanes, Philippines (Northernmost part of the Philippines)
Points of Interest:
01. Basco Lighthouse
02. Vayang Rolling Hills
03. Valugan Boulder Beach
04. Marlboro Country (Racuh A Payaman)
05. Chamantad - Tinyan Viewpoint
06. Tayid Lighthouse - Mahatao
07. Naidi Hills
08. Morong Beach / Nakabuang Beach
09. Mount Iraya
10. Chavayan Village
11. Imnajbu Point
12. Honesty Coffee Shop
13. Homoron Blue Lagoon
14. Man-made Spring / Infinity Pool / Fountain of Youth
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TheTravelJam Discovering Batanes
Batanes is surely one of every Filipino's bucket list. It's composed of 10 islands with 3 inhabited islands only -- Basco, Sabtang and Itbayat. The rest are uninhabited. This video aims to represents the virgin seascapes and landscapes which makes the place, breathtaking. Dios Mamajes, Batanes!
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Batan North Tour Basco And The Biggest Batanes Island Part 1
Batanes, you take my breathe away!
A trip to Batanes is something you'll have to do at least once in your lifetime. The country's northernmost province is one of the most sought-after tourism frontiers, gifted with its unique blend of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty, and well-preserved culture!
North Batan consists of the whole of Basco--from the picturesque Valugan boulder beach, Vayang rolling hills, and Basco lighthouse, to the Mount Carmel Chapel, Fundacion Pacita, the Japanese tunnels, and a weather station with a 360 view of the island!
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Dios Mamajes Batanes
Pilipinas like you've never seen before! Batanes will give you a surreal vibe of how this country is blessed with such natural beauty. A must visit!
Travelling to this gem may cost you a fortune as there are currently limited airlines (Philippine Airlines or SkyJet Airlines) that offers flight to this town.
TIP: Plan your trip months ahead and be on a look out for seat sales to cut down your expenses.. OR if you are already in the northern part of Luzon, you may opt to travel from Tuguegarao via a smaller aircraft or boat. (NorthSky Air)
This was our annual family trip c/o my awesome ...