Attraction Category: Resorts

Seeing Fundacion Pacita for the first time is like love at first sight — the breathtaking location, fancy architecture, and relaxing ambiance are just some of the things you will love here. Secluded than most of the establishments at Basco, Fundacion Pacita allows you to truly relax and enjoy the stunning vista of the sea meeting the sky, of fierce waves, and of the endless rolling hills. Open terraces and outdoor picnic areas allow guests to see one of Batanes’ pride — the mesmerising sight of Batanes’ sunset as it spreads its golden hue on the sea and hills.

 

Location

Fundacion Pacita is located in Basco, Batanes.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Fundacion Pacita is open daily, 24 hours.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance is completely free.

 

How to Get There

  • From Manila to Basco, Batanes via Philippine Airlines or SkyJet.
  • From the airport, avail of the tricycle tour or rent a trike.
  • Ask to be dropped at Fundacion Pacita.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can stay here for an hour up to an entire day.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit the place is between 16:00 to 18:00 if you want to get a great view of the sunset. The best month to visit is from January to March.

 

Food

Fundacion Pacita’s in-house restaurant, Cafe de Tukon, serves delicious Ivatan dishes from the harvest of Ivatan farmers.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Marlboro Hills
  • Tayid Lighthouse
  • Chanarian Beach

 

Stay

Fundacion Pacita offers accommodations, albeit very pricey, for tourists who want a fancier place to stay. Rates range from USD 200 to USD 220 a night. If you need to make a reservation, a 2-night stay is required.

Visitors are welcomed into a world of Casino game entertainment, upscale shopping, and extravagant accommodations at the integrated resort located at the Marina Bay waterfront. Dominating the city’s skyline, Marina Bay Sands consists of three 55-storey towers and one of the world’s largest rooftop infinity pools crowning all three towers. You get to enjoy a stunning view of Singapore city while swimming and relaxing in the infinity pool set at 57 levels above the ground. Enjoy swimming on top of the world with your favourite cocktail on-hand at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark’s infinity pool.

 

Location

Marina Bay Sands is about 13 kilometres south of Singapore city centre and 20 kilometres west of the Singapore Changi International Airport.

 

How to Get There

Marina Bay Sands is easily accessible via public transport or private taxis. It takes about a 20 to 30-minute drive from the city centre and also from the Changi Airport depending on traffic conditions. To travel via the MRT train, visitors can go to the Orchard station in Orchard Road, board the train towards Marina South Pier station and alight at the Marina Bay station.

 


Suggested For

Marina Bay Sands offers visitors a taste of Singapore’s high life. It is suitable for those who are ready to splurge on luxury accommodation, food, shopping, and entertainment.

 

Time to Spend

Visitors usually spend 1 to 2 full days at Marina Bay Sands and there are a lot to see and do here. Visitors can go on a shopping spree in The Shoppes wherein you can find a huge collection of designer boutiques in Asia and enjoy world class dining. The Casino at Marina Bay Sands has three levels of gaming floors with the latest most popular electronic gaming machines. Hotel guests can also enjoy the hotel’s amenities and services such as the infinity pool and spa.

 

Activities

Luxury shopping, Gaming at the Casino, Hotel amenities and facilities such as the infinity swimming pool and gym room.

 

Food

Marina Bay Sands has a number of bars and restaurants. Visitors can also find other dining options, such as Celebrity Chef restaurants, fine dining, and casual eateries in the retailed space, The Shoppes. The cafés and restaurants in this complex serve food at high-end prices.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • ArtScience Museum: About 950 metres away and is a short 13-minute walk from Marina Bay Sands.
  • Gardens by the Bay: About 800 metres away and is a short 10-minute walk from Marina Bay Sands.
  • MasterCard Theatres: About 220 metres away and is merely a 3-minute walk from Marina Bay Sands.

 

Stay

Marina Bay Sands is a five-star hotel resort, which offers luxury rooms and suites that also come with a personal butler service.

Good to Know

Only hotel guests are allowed to use the hotel’s facilities. However, the observation deck at Sands SkyPark is open for non-hotel guests at an affordable price of SGD 20 (USD 14.85) to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Non-hotel guests do not have access to the infinity pool.