San Carlos Borromeo Church, Mahatao
San Carlos Borromeo Church
A baroque stone church completed in 1789 and listed as a national cultural property of the Philippines. Its rugged stone walls contrast sharply with its white facade.
The Church of San Carlos Borromeo in Mahatao was completed in 1789. It is one of the oldest churches in Batanes and a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. Built of lime and stone, it has a white baroque facade, thick side walls and a free-standing bell tower, reflecting the local architecture developed to withstand typhoons. The interior still holds an old wooden altar. It is in the centre of Mahatao, about 7 kilometres from Basco, and it is a standard stop on tours of southern Batanes.
Opening hours
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Nearby sights
- Chawa View Deck
- Homoron Blue Lagoon
- Tayid Lighthouse
- Diura Fishing Village
- Mt. Carmel Chapel (Tukon Church)
- Fundacion Pacita
- Marlboro Country (Racuh a Payaman)
- Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel