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Historical Church of Bato

Always my favorite church in the island. This historical place is a place to go while you're on... read more

Reviewed September 8, 2022
AniLina78
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San Francisco, California
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Our trike guide Reymund (09294586607) brought us to this unique Bato church carved out from a cave... read more

Reviewed March 16, 2020
Coolchill
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Reviewed March 16, 2020

Our trike guide Reymund (09294586607) brought us to this unique Bato church carved out from a cave. The stone walls give it a very cool feel inside.

Date of experience: March 2020
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Reviewed June 25, 2019 via mobile

The Bato Church is a beautiful old church which is currently being restored. It is the oldest church in Catanduanes.
It is beside the beautiful Bato River. Do not miss this Church when in Catanduanes.

Date of experience: June 2019
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Reviewed June 15, 2019

About 15 to 20 minutes away from Virac town proper, the century old church was built during the spanish era, made of mortar and coral limestones. This St. John the Baptist Church greets the town's visitors as one enters the town proper. It is very scenic and solemn, over-looking the long stretch of the clean Bato River.

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank Let A
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Reviewed May 1, 2019 via mobile

The church is under renovation. A must visit when in Catanduanes. One of the oldest church in Catanduanes.

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank 184luist
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Reviewed October 2, 2018

Been to Virac only this weekend and it was a fantastic place worth visiting again. Just a shame that the church I would like to see is under renovation but I will be back next year to see this Bato Church fully renovated.

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank GgLandicho
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