Chavayan Village, Sabtang Island Batanes

After having our lunch, we went straight to Chavayan Village, which is located at the other end of the road of Sabtang Island, Batanes. We started the second half of our tour here to avoid the tourists that in Sabtang Island for a day tour.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/

 

Other Information

Time Spent: 10 to 20 minutes

Tips:

  • Bring an umbrella and water.
  • Use comfortable shoes.

 

How to go here?

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/u8anjeEdJykRUyRP8

From Pananayan Pension Inn to the entrance…

Walk: It will take you at least 1 hour.

Vehicle: It will take you at least 9 minutes.

Bicycle: It will take you at least 30 minutes.

Please take note that there is not a lot of public vehicles in the island. Locals usually use their motorcycle, bicycle, tricycle, or walk towards each destination.

It is better to arrange a tour with Amazing Batanes Tours for convenience.

Book and use the code HAPPYANDBUSY to get P500 discount.

 

Other Information

Time Spent: 30 to 50 minutes

Tips:

  • Bring your umbrella, wear sunglasses, and wear comfortable shoes.

 

Chavayan Village

We were welcomed by the sign in the roundabout in Chavayan Village.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

Sabtang Weavers’ Association

There is a mini Nipa hut that showcases some of the materials, and products that the weavers from sabtang uses and sells.

Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Leaves from Palm trees are used to make the Ivatan slippers, Vakul, and Kanayi.

Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels Sabtang Weavers Association in Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

The Neighborhood

We quickly felt the ambiance of a quiet and relaxing neighborhood.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

There is nobody outside except for us. I think it’s also because it was hot outside.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

There are a lot of stone houses in Sabtang than in Basco, and some of these houses can be found here in Chavayan Village.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Here is the church in the village.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

At the end of the village, an attractive stone house can be seen.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

First, there is this cottage beside the house. It’s nice to stay here for a while to hide from the scorching heat.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

We got to look closely at the house. It looks like newly renovated and was styled like the traditional Ivatan stone house, with a touch of country style house.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

We went further and looked at the other side.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

 

Peep Hole

At the other side of the house, a pole with a hole can be seen. We were like “what is this thing?” because it really looks like out of place, but obviously it supposed to do something.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Our guide showed us how to use it. We have to go at the other side and pose, while he takes our picture.

Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

The outcome is kinda cute. 🙂

 

 

Happy and Busy’s Smileys

Location

Ambiance

The view is gorgeous, the village is just between the ocean and the mountains.

Value for money

No entrance fee!

Fun

 

1 Comment

  • amazing place Very Very Beautiful, I love to go there

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