About Chawa View Deck
Chawa View Deck is a coastal viewpoint in Barangay Chawa, Mahatao on Batan Island, Batanes. Located along the national road south of Basco, it is a concrete viewing platform built on a cliff overlooking the Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean. It is notable for panoramic views of rugged cliffs, rolling hills, and the coastline, and is a regular stop on South Batan island tours.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air concrete viewing deck with metal railings perched on a cliff edge in Mahatao. The deck offers wide panoramic views of steep cliffs, the ocean, and the winding coastal road below. The setting is exposed and windy with little shade. Visitors can walk onto the platform, take photographs, and view the coastline and nearby hills. It is typically visited briefly as part of a guided van or tricycle tour of South Batan.
Key highlights
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Panoramic cliff-top views of the Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea
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Elevated concrete viewing platform with safety railings
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Dramatic views of the winding Mahatao coastal road and cliffs
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Popular photography stop on South Batan tours
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Unobstructed sunset and seascape viewing
Route
| By air | Fly to Basco Airport (BSO) on Batan Island, then travel by road south to Mahatao |
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| By road | Accessible by road from Basco via the Mahatao National Road, about 8-10 km south of Basco; reachable by tricycle, motorcycle, or chartered van in 15-20 minutes |
| By public transport |