The island-province of Batanes was created by a series of volcanic activities and other geologic forces millions of years ago.

The province is home to the famous Ivatans who are nationally acclaimed as the “True Insulares.”

Batanes lies at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, where the Pacific Ocean merges with the South China Sea.
It is composed of three major islands, namely: Batan which contains the capital town of Basco, Sabtang, and Itbayat.