Bantay: A Prominent Place of Heritage
Bantay is a nearby town of Vigan City, in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines and one of the oldest localities in the region and in the country. Bantay, Philippines features an extraordinary Spanish history in Asia, well-kept monuments and buildings, quaint landscape and a successful national heritage.
Best Time to Visit
In Bantay, the wet season is gloomy while the dry season is breezy, partly gloomy, humid and very warm. The perfect time for outdoor activities in Bantay is from early December to early April and tourists can be prepared for an expensive Bantay PH hotels and lodging during these period. The famous festivals in Bantay are Vigan Longganisa Festival, Vigan Binatbatan Festival of Arts and Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are captivating sights in Bantay, Philippines that shouldn’t be missed and one of the heritages of this town is the old Bantay Bell Tower where anyone can get an impressive view of Vigan from the highest part of this tower. Bantay Church got the acknowledgment of the National Historical Institute of the Philippines because of its contribution to the history. The Carballo Mountains is a unique mountain range overlooking the Cagayan valley and Babuyan Islands that also contains forests and crystalline springs. After an exciting day, tourists can have a great deal of accommodations when they book their stay at One Vittoria Hotel, a 3-star hotel that features main amenities like Wi-Fi, parking and free breakfast. Another option is Hotel Luna, a 4-star hotel that has an elegant property with an art museum, bar and restaurant and rooftop veranda. Another option is Hotel Felicidad, located in nearby Vigan.