Top 10 Things to Do in Batanes: The Home of the Winds (Philippines)

One of the things that always surprises my readers whenever they request a Batanes itinerary or a top list of things to do in Batanes is when they discover the fact that I grew up in this stunning group of Philippine islands. (Though I was born in Manila, I was raised in Batanes — not to mention the fact that I’m a full-blooded Ivatan local — and I stayed there up until I was 15. So YES, I’m a legit island girl!) » READ: Batanes Itinerary for 5 Days 2026 TRAVEL UPDATE: Batanes now uses a visitor registration system. Travelers are encouraged to complete the required registration before arrival or through an accredited tour operator and to check the Batanes Heritage and Tourism Office for the latest entry, access, and tourism requirements. Now if you’re reading this and you’re not from the Philippines, let me tell you some fascinating facts about my lovely hometown.NOTE: Simply click the ‘+’ symbol below to open up the section It’s a small northern paradise that’s almost near TaiwanBatanes is the northern-most group of islands in the Philippines and it is dubbed by tourism officials as the country’s ‘Home of the Winds‘ due to its generally cool and windy weather. It’s a small provinc...