Batanes district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basco

Basco is a town in Batanes district, Philippines, home to about 7,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 19 churches and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Basco Lighthouse (1 km), Tukon Chapel (3 km) and Mount Iraya (6 km).

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Basco, Philippines
Basco, Batanes district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basco at a glance

Location
Batanes district, Philippines
Population
about 7,297
Coordinates
20.4487° N, 121.9702° E
Places within 50 km
110 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Basco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basco

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Mutchong Hill Top (1 km); the best-known is Mount Iraya (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Basco

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Pahanebneban Beach (1 km); the best-known is Basco Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Basco

19 churches within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Batanes UMC (1 km); the best-known is Tukon Chapel (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basco

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Batan Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Basco

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Batanes Provincial Capitol (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basco

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basco. The closest is Savidug Idjang Fortress (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Basco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basco
  2. 1 km Batanes Provincial Capitol · heritage site, Batanes
  3. 1 km Jose Rizal (1861–1896) · heritage site, Batanes
  4. 1 km Basco Lighthouse · beach, Batanes
  5. 3 km Tukon Chapel · church, Batanes
  6. 7 km Mount Iraya · viewpoint, Batanes
  7. 6 km Back to Basco

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    Within 15 km of Basco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3339Mutchong Hill Top (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1819Pahanebneban Beach (1 km)
    Churches1919Batanes UMC (1 km)
    Other attractions1415Novita House (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves814Batan Island (4 km)
    Forts & heritage99Batanes Provincial Capitol (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Savidug Idjang Fortress (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Kavaywan (42 km)
    Temples11Brgy. Kayvaluganan (1 km)
    Parks11Basco Plaza (1 km)
    Museums11National Museum, Batanes Extension Office and Research Center (11 km)
    Caves11Torongan Cave (44 km)

    Basco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basco?

    Basco Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km), Tukon Chapel (church, about 3 km), Mount Iraya (viewpoint, about 6 km), Sabtang Lighthouse (attraction, about 20 km), Batanes Provincial Capitol (heritage site, about 1 km), Jose Rizal (1861–1896) (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basco?

    110 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 19 churches, 14 other attractions, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basco?

    Mutchong Hill Top, about 1 km by road; Marlboro Country (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Basco?

    Pahanebneban Beach, about 1 km by road; Chadpidan Boulder Coast (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Basco?

    Batanes UMC, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basco?

    Start in Basco, visit Batanes Provincial Capitol, then Jose Rizal (1861–1896), then Basco Lighthouse, then Tukon Chapel, then Mount Iraya, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basco?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Basco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Basco’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Basco on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.