Bato

I went home to Bicol last May 9, 2010 for the election, in my hometown in the little island of Catanduanes, the smallest municipality, none other than Bato. Bato is 8kms from Virac(capital town). It has a plenty of tourist spots like Sakahon Beach( a white sand beach in Bote, Bato, Catanduanes which is currently being developed by the mayor itself, Mayor Leo Rodriguez), Maribina Falls, Batalay Beach( a black sand beach which is a good place for swimming and family outing), Batalay Shrine, and the last but not the least, the Bato Church itself. Bato has also a bigger population compared to other neighboring municipalities regardless of its size. An interesting fact about Bato is that it has the most number of professionals in the province relative to its population. It is also densely populated compared to some of its neighboring municipalities.

Batalay Beach

A perfect place for swimming and family outing. An interesting thing about this beach is that you can see the Mayon Volcano of Albay from here.

Batalay Shrine

A historical shrine in the province.

Maribina Falls

A beautiful falls where you can swim in its cool and freshwater from the mountain.

Bato Church

An old church built during the Spanish Period. According to history, it took 50 years to build the church.

Photo Credits: Catanduanes, Islang Kayganda