Fundacion Pacita
Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge
A boutique stone guesthouse converted from the former home of Batanes artist Pacita Abad, with stunning sea-cliff sunsets and a café where you can have coffee.
Fundacion Pacita is located on Tukon Hill, on the site of the former home of the celebrated Filipino painter Pacita Abad. Her family later converted it into a boutique guesthouse. The stone buildings blend traditional Ivatan design with modern touches, and her vividly coloured works are displayed indoors. The guesthouse sits on a grassy slope overlooking the sea and is one of the best places in Batanes to watch the sunset. Non-guests can usually visit the public areas and eat at the café, but they should contact the foundation in advance to make arrangements.
Opening hours
According to hostel schedule (advance booking required)
Nearby sights
- Mt. Carmel Chapel (Tukon Church)
- Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Chawa View Deck
- Basco Cathedral (Santo Domingo)
- Naidi Hills Lighthouse (Basco Lighthouse)
- Diura Fishing Village
- Tayid Lighthouse