Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Aya

Aya is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 2,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 16 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Joseph Parish Church (2 km), Mount Macolod (9 km) and Lipa Cathedral (9 km).

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Aya at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 2,924
Coordinates
13.8945° N, 121.1139° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Aya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aya: 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 Aya

104 churches within 100 km of Aya. The closest is Saint Joseph Parish Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aya

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aya. The closest is Grotto (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aya

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aya. The closest is Mount Macolod (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Aya

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aya. The closest is Batangas Bay (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Aya

17 parks within 100 km of Aya. The closest is People's Park in the Sky (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Aya

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Aya. The closest is Matang Tubig (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Aya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aya
  2. 2 km Saint Joseph Parish Church · church, Batangas
  3. 9 km Saint James the Greater Parish Church · church, Batangas
  4. 11 km Grotto · heritage site, Batangas
  5. 14 km Lipa Cathedral · church, Batangas
  6. 16 km Mount Macolod · viewpoint, Batangas
  7. 9 km Back to Aya

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How to reach Aya

    All places near Aya by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches16104Saint Joseph Parish Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage341Grotto (14 km)
    Other attractions522Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1119Mount Macolod (9 km)
    Beaches & coast418Batangas Bay (31 km)
    Parks117People's Park in the Sky (37 km)
    Waterfalls213Matang Tubig (43 km)
    Museums312Apolinario Mabini Shrine (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Taal Lake (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Maricaban Island (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (98 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (99 km)

    Aya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aya?

    Saint Joseph Parish Church (church, about 2 km), Mount Macolod (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lipa Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Saint James the Greater Parish Church (church, about 11 km), Grotto (heritage site, about 14 km), Taal Lake (lake, about 18 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Aya?

    Saint Joseph Parish Church, about 2 km by road; Lipa Cathedral (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aya?

    Grotto, about 14 km by road; Rizal Monument (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aya?

    Mount Macolod, about 9 km by road; Taal Volcano (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aya?

    Start in Aya, visit Saint Joseph Parish Church, then Saint James the Greater Parish Church, then Grotto, then Lipa Cathedral, then Mount Macolod, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aya?

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

    Towns near Aya

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