Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Aborlan

Aborlan is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 4,790 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 73 churches, 34 beaches & coast, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rasa Island (32 km), Mount Victoria (35 km) and Pristine Beach (50 km).

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Aborlan, Philippines
Aborlan, Palawan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aborlan at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 4,790
Coordinates
9.4336° N, 118.5488° E
Places within 50 km
185 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aborlan

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Churches near Aborlan

96 churches within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Aborlan Fundamental Baptist Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Aborlan

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is Peneyra Beach (1 km); the best-known is Kamuning Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aborlan

36 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is Puting Buhangin (8 km); the best-known is Sombrero Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aborlan

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is Mount Aborlan (15 km); the best-known is Mount Victoria (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Aborlan

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is Delta Falls, Taritien, Narra (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Aborlan

8 parks within 100 km of Aborlan. The closest is Plaza Bacosa (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Aborlan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aborlan
  2. 1 km Aborlan Fundamental Baptist Church · church, Palawan
  3. 1 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Palawan
  4. 6 km Palawan · heritage site, Palawan
  5. 4 km Malanao Island · island, Palawan
  6. 11 km Sombrero Island · island, Palawan
  7. 9 km Back to Aborlan

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    Within 15 km of Aborlan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aborlan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7396St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3448Peneyra Beach (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1036Puting Buhangin (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2125Mount Aborlan (15 km)
    Other attractions1920Dosfourdos Integrated Farm (4 km)
    Waterfalls611Delta Falls, Taritien, Narra (14 km)
    Parks68Plaza Bacosa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66Palawan (5 km)
    Caves06The Covenant Cave (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Green House (32 km)
    Museums14Palawan Museum (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Narra Grand Masjid (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Malatgao River Irrigation Dam (17 km)

    Aborlan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aborlan?

    Aborlan Fundamental Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Palawan (heritage site, about 5 km), Sombrero Island (island, about 9 km), Malanao Island (island, about 10 km), Rasa Island (island, about 32 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aborlan?

    185 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 34 beaches & coast, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Aborlan?

    St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Aborlan Fundamental Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Aborlan?

    Peneyra Beach, about 1 km by road; Sea Eagle Beach (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Aborlan?

    Puting Buhangin, about 8 km by road; Sombrero Island (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aborlan?

    Start in Aborlan, visit Aborlan Fundamental Baptist Church, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Palawan, then Malanao Island, then Sombrero Island, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aborlan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aborlan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aborlan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aborlan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.