Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baay

Baay is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 97 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Marcos Mausoleum (9 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (9 km) and Paoay Sand Dune (10 km).

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Baay at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,045
Coordinates
18.1188° N, 120.5753° E
Places within 50 km
214 (9 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 Baay

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

103 churches within 100 km of Baay. The closest is Baay-Bungon Assembly of God Church (1 km); the best-known is Paoay Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baay

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baay. The closest is Fort Ilocandia Beach (8 km); the best-known is Marcos Mausoleum (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Baay

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Baay. The closest is Karingking Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Baay

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baay. The closest is Beach Area (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Baay

17 museums within 100 km of Baay. The closest is Malacanang Ti Amianan (5 km); the best-known is Ricarte National Shrine (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Baay

17 parks within 100 km of Baay. The closest is San Nicolas Park Town Plaza (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baay
  2. 5 km Karingking Falls · waterfall, Ilocos Norte
  3. 5 km Paoay Sand Dune · lake, Ilocos Norte
  4. 10 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  5. 5 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  6. 1 km Marcos Mausoleum · tomb, Ilocos Norte
  7. 9 km Back to Baay

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    Within 15 km of Baay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97103Baay-Bungon Assembly of God Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3547Fort Ilocandia Beach (8 km)
    Waterfalls922Karingking Falls (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1222Beach Area (9 km)
    Museums1217Malacanang Ti Amianan (5 km)
    Parks1617San Nicolas Park Town Plaza (8 km)
    Other attractions1516Chinese Garden (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Mount Cauit (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Hobby Farm of Laoag (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55San Agustin Mini Dam (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Monroe Island (12 km)
    Caves04Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (72 km)
    Buddhist sites22Capuchin Monastery (8 km)

    Baay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baay?

    Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 9 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 9 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 10 km), Paoay Church (church, about 11 km), La Paz Sand Dunes (attraction, about 16 km), Karingking Falls (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 12 beaches & coast, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Baay?

    Baay-Bungon Assembly of God Church, about 1 km by road; River Of God Batac (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baay?

    Fort Ilocandia Beach, about 8 km by road; Fort Ilocandia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Baay?

    Karingking Falls, about 5 km by road; Fortabaga Falls Cagayan (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baay?

    Start in Baay, visit Karingking Falls, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Marcos Mausoleum, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baay?

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

    Towns near Baay

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