Aklan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bacalan

Bacalan is a town in Aklan district, Philippines, home to about 2,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 beaches & coast and 10 waterfalls. The must-see places are Manduyog Hill (36 km), Mount Nangtud (42 km) and Aklan Freedom Shrine (44 km).

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Bacalan at a glance

Location
Aklan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,060
Coordinates
11.5464° N, 122.0849° E
Places within 50 km
75 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Bacalan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bacalan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bacalan

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Mount Balabac (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bacalan

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Malalison Island (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bacalan

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Dumatad Beach (40 km); the best-known is Maniguin Lighthouse (53 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bacalan

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Igpasungaw Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bacalan

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Rizal Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bacalan

18 caves within 100 km of Bacalan. The closest is Gui-ob Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bacalan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bacalan
  2. 16 km Igpasungaw Falls · waterfall, Antique
  3. 1 km Rizal Monument · monument, Antique
  4. 12 km Mount Toctocan · viewpoint, Aklan
  5. 35 km Manduyog Hill · hill, Aklan
  6. 26 km Mount Balabac · viewpoint, Aklan
  7. 11 km Back to Bacalan

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How to reach Bacalan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bacalan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3580Mount Balabac (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves323Malalison Island (20 km)
    Beaches & coast221Dumatad Beach (40 km)
    Waterfalls1018Igpasungaw Falls (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1118Rizal Monument (17 km)
    Caves418Gui-ob Cave (21 km)
    Churches515IFI Parish of Saint Vincent Ferrer (24 km)
    Museums24Culasi Museum & Library (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park (39 km)
    Other attractions03Ocean's Edge Resort (77 km)
    Parks11Pastrana Park (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Marugo Dam (73 km)

    Bacalan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bacalan?

    Mount Balabac (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mount Toctocan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Manduyog Hill (hill, about 36 km), Igpasungaw Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Rizal Monument (monument, about 17 km), Culasi Museum & Library (museum, about 17 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bacalan?

    Mount Balabac, about 11 km by road; Mount Toctocan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bacalan?

    Malalison Island, about 20 km by road; Nablag Islet (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bacalan?

    Dumatad Beach, about 40 km by road; Bugtongbato Beach (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bacalan?

    Start in Bacalan, visit Igpasungaw Falls, then Rizal Monument, then Mount Toctocan, then Manduyog Hill, then Mount Balabac, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bacalan?

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

    Towns near Bacalan

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