Tarlac district, Philippines

Places to visit near Amacalan

Amacalan is a town in Tarlac district, Philippines, home to about 2,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 48 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are DZTC Transmitter (12 km), Tarlac Cathedral (13 km) and Mount Resurrection Eco Park (31 km).

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Amacalan at a glance

Location
Tarlac district, Philippines
Population
about 2,693
Coordinates
15.5815° N, 120.6112° E
Places within 50 km
89 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Amacalan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amacalan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Amacalan

119 churches within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Free Christian Mission Church (10 km); the best-known is Tarlac Cathedral (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Amacalan

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amacalan

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Mount Cuyapo (31 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Amacalan

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Timmaguyyob Falls, Sitio Dueg, San Clemente (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Amacalan

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Trebor Hill Nature Park (27 km); the best-known is Manleluag Hot Spring (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Amacalan

7 museums within 100 km of Amacalan. The closest is Diwa Ng Tarlac (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amacalan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amacalan
  2. 13 km Church of the Nazarene · church, Tarlac
  3. 8 km Free Christian Mission Church · church, Tarlac
  4. 31 km Mount Resurrection Eco Park · church, Tarlac
  5. 22 km Balen Nazareth · church, Tarlac
  6. 1 km Tarlac Cathedral · church, Tarlac
  7. 13 km Back to Amacalan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amacalan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48119Free Christian Mission Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1637Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints519Mount Cuyapo (31 km)
    Waterfalls918Timmaguyyob Falls, Sitio Dueg, San Clemente (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Trebor Hill Nature Park (27 km)
    Museums47Diwa Ng Tarlac (14 km)
    Other attractions26DZTC Transmitter (12 km)
    Parks24Maria Cristina Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Nabao Lake (57 km)
    Caves01Kuhbara's CAVE (57 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (66 km)

    Amacalan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amacalan?

    DZTC Transmitter (attraction, about 12 km), Tarlac Cathedral (church, about 13 km), Free Christian Mission Church (church, about 10 km), Mount Resurrection Eco Park (church, about 31 km), Church of the Nazarene (church, about 13 km), Balen Nazareth (church, about 13 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Amacalan?

    Free Christian Mission Church, about 10 km by road; Church of the Nazarene (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amacalan?

    Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker, about 25 km by road; Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amacalan?

    Mount Cuyapo, about 31 km by road; Mount Bangcay (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amacalan?

    Start in Amacalan, visit Church of the Nazarene, then Free Christian Mission Church, then Mount Resurrection Eco Park, then Balen Nazareth, then Tarlac Cathedral, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amacalan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Amacalan

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