Philippines

Places to visit near Aranda

Aranda is a town in Philippines, home to about 3,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 3 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 16 waterfalls and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Negros (30 km), Kanlaon (35 km) and Kabankalan Cathedral (39 km).

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Aranda at a glance

Location
Philippines
Population
about 3,100
Coordinates
10.2365° N, 122.9467° E
Places within 50 km
51 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aranda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aranda: 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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Forts & heritage near Aranda

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is Pulupandan Municipal Hall (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aranda

39 churches within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is La Carlota Church (27 km); the best-known is Kabankalan Cathedral (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Aranda

39 waterfalls within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is Santol Waterfall (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aranda

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is Pantao Hill (16 km); the best-known is Kanlaon (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Aranda

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is Negros (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aranda

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aranda. The closest is Inampulungan Island (44 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Aranda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 158 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aranda
  2. 39 km Kabankalan Cathedral · church, Negros Occidental
  3. 22 km Negros · beach, Negros Occidental
  4. 17 km Santol Waterfall · waterfall, Negros Occidental
  5. 42 km Kanlaon · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  6. 22 km Pantao Hill · hill, Negros Occidental
  7. 16 km Back to Aranda

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How to reach Aranda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aranda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage371Pulupandan Municipal Hall (44 km)
    Churches1139La Carlota Church (27 km)
    Waterfalls1639Santol Waterfall (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints731Pantao Hill (16 km)
    Beaches & coast128Negros (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves821Inampulungan Island (44 km)
    Museums114House of Mugs (43 km)
    Caves29Baras Cave, Guimaras (27 km)
    Parks08Panaad Park and Stadium (54 km)
    Other attractions04Celso Ledesma House (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Guintubdan Spring (33 km)
    Buddhist sites13Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Bacolod Bsc (59 km)
    Treks01Iloilo River Esplanade Route (84 km)
    Temples01Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (86 km)

    Aranda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aranda?

    Negros (beach, about 30 km), Kanlaon (viewpoint, about 35 km), Pantao Hill (hill, about 16 km), Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 39 km), Santol Waterfall (waterfall, about 19 km), Lima-lima Falls (waterfall, about 20 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 16 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aranda?

    Pulupandan Municipal Hall, about 44 km by road; Republic of Negros (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aranda?

    La Carlota Church, about 27 km by road; Fundamental Baptist Church (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Aranda?

    Santol Waterfall, about 19 km by road; Lima-lima Falls (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aranda?

    Start in Aranda, visit Kabankalan Cathedral, then Negros, then Santol Waterfall, then Kanlaon, then Pantao Hill, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aranda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aranda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aranda’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.