This northernmost province of the Philippines is on the shortlist to become the next
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Batanes is a group of islands where you will find:
Home of the Ivatans – Here, women still wear the Vakul, a large and striking wig-like headpiece made from palm fiber that protects from the sun and rain. Men wear a traditional vest called the Kanayi.
Bahay na Bato – or houses of rock that are typhoon-tough, embedded with meter-thick limestone walls and bushy roofs made of indigenous cogon grass. These are built to last centuries even in the worst weather.
Vayang Rolling Hills – Created by nature, preserved over time, the hills are definitely alive in this province.
