Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Apad

Apad is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,755 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 66 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bicol Natural Park (27 km), Mount Labo (28 km) and Libmanan Caves National Park (35 km).

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Apad at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,755
Coordinates
13.8150° N, 122.7664° E
Places within 50 km
124 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Apad

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Churches near Apad

90 churches within 100 km of Apad. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Apad

56 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Apad. The closest is Saboon Island (7 km); the best-known is Carabang Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apad

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apad. The closest is Samay, Ragay (3 km); the best-known is Mount Labo (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Apad

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apad. The closest is Bagotayok (3 km); the best-known is Capuluan Reef (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Apad

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Apad. The closest is Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Apad

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apad. The closest is Camarines Norte - Camarines Sur Boundary (28 km); the best-known is Jose Ma. Panganiban Monument (63 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Apad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apad
  2. 19 km Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  3. 24 km Mount Labo · viewpoint, Quezon
  4. 24 km Bicol Natural Park · nature spot, Camarines Sur
  5. 33 km Libmanan Caves National Park · national park, Camarines Sur
  6. 25 km Banga Caves · cave, Camarines Sur
  7. 10 km Back to Apad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6690The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves456Saboon Island (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1727Samay, Ragay (3 km)
    Beaches & coast823Bagotayok (3 km)
    Waterfalls718Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego (19 km)
    Other attractions1010Locale of Ragay (3 km)
    Forts & heritage48Camarines Norte - Camarines Sur Boundary (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Bicol Natural Park (27 km)
    Parks35Andaya Park (3 km)
    Museums04Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga (63 km)
    Caves22Banga Caves (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12San Juan Boulevard (33 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (63 km)

    Apad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apad?

    Bicol Natural Park (nature spot, about 27 km), Mount Labo (viewpoint, about 28 km), Banga Caves (cave, about 10 km), Libmanan Caves National Park (national park, about 35 km), Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego (waterfall, about 19 km), Mount Bernacci (viewpoint, about 40 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Apad?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 3 km by road; Most Holy Trinity Parish (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Apad?

    Saboon Island, about 7 km by road; Carabang Island (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apad?

    Samay, Ragay, about 3 km by road; Mount Culasi (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apad?

    Start in Apad, visit Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego, then Mount Labo, then Bicol Natural Park, then Libmanan Caves National Park, then Banga Caves, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apad?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Apad

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