The cultures of the Ivatans are partly influenced by the environmental conditions of the place. Together with its culture, the architecture, agriculture, religion and the maritime technology are adopted. Unlike the old nipa huts in the country, the Ivatans have adopted a distinctive stone house. These houses are built with thick walls of stone and lime and thatched with thick layers of cogon which is designed as a protection against the unfriendly climate. Sturdier sea boats call “faluas” serves as the main mode of transportation in the islands.

     Ivatans are considered to be hospitable, religious and industrious. Their religion is mostly catholic. They are a Filipino Ethno linguistic Group. Their main dialect is Ivatan. The Ivatan literacy rates and professional education index are comparatively high. They are considered to be fluent in speaking Filipino as well as in English and many other languages. The lyric song “Laji” is one of the most valued traditional literary forms sung individually and its own lyrics are known to be the best Ivatan Folk Poetry. The “Kalusan” a working song which was sung by the Ivatans while working in the field wherein a “Vachi” or the song leader starts the singing is such.

     This province believes in “Spirits’ World and Beliefs” but never deemed to such “Anitos”. The entire archipelago is just like a living museum with six large rooms, the six municipality- Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, Uyugan, Itbayat and Sabtang.

     Time seems to be idle in this captivating place because of its well preserved natural exquisite views. Aside from its terrific natural land resources, this paradise is also rich in its marine resources, wherein most tourists are being fascinated and identify this place to be the “Paradise of the North”.