Chawa View Deck
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Waves smashing into a wall of rock right below you! Chawa View Deck sits on a cliff along Mahatao's coastal road, the classic first stop of a South Batan tour. Lean on the railing for the view of the rugged limestone shore, then, if your legs are up for it, take the steep stairway of about 100 steps down to the sea, where a small pool forms at low tide. Go on a calm, sunny day!
Dry until sunset (5:25 PM). Good time to go!
- 30 minTime to spend
- March to May on a calm day; low tide for the little pool at the bottom.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- On the national road in Mahatao, south of Basco.Getting there
What to do here
- Watch the waves from the deck
- Climb down the stairway to the sea
- Dip your feet in the low-tide pool
Know before you go
The stairs are steep and slippery after rain; skip them if your knees are weak.
Stay off the lower rocks when waves are big.
Roadside parking at the view deck.
No entrance fee mentioned in recent tour write-ups.
Where it is
National Road, Kaumbakan, Mahatao, Batanes
By commuteOn the national road in Mahatao, south of Basco. Most South Batan tours stop here first; you can also come by rented motorbike or tricycle.
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FAQ
How many steps are there?
About 100 steep concrete steps lead from the deck down to the sea.
Can I swim at the bottom?
Only dip your feet in the small pool that forms at low tide; the open sea here is rough.
Is it on the South Batan tour?
Yes, it is usually the first stop.