Established in 1783,it is the oldest and most important church in Batanes. To give the façade stability and strength against earthquakes and typhoon winds,the church walls were buttressed with massive pilasters from foundation to top. The church is dedicated to the Immaculate Concepcion,patroness of Batanes.

How to get there:

By Sea: The Batanes Multi-Purpose Cooperative now carries the MV Ivatan Princess which runs the Currimao,Ilocos Norte - Basco,Batanes route. It leaves Ilocos Norte at 8pm on Wednesdays and Sundays and arrives in Basco at 4pm the next day. From Basco,it leaves at 3pm on Tuesdays and10 pm on Fridays. Fare is PhP1,200 and travel time is about 18 hours.

By Air: SEAIR flies to Batanes from Manila three times a week using a 19-seater Let 410 with the following schedules: Manila 6am to Laoag City 7:30am,Mondays,PhP2,000; Laoag City 8am to Basco 9am or Basco 9:30am to Laoag City 10:30am,Wednesdays,PhP1,950; Laoag City 11am to Manila 12:30pm,Fridays,PhP2,000. Fare excludes Insurance Fee of PhP150 and Security Fee of PhP15.

Please note that you can also check if there are additional transport services offered by tourism service providers by clicking on the "Transport" link under the Services box found on this page.