Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baco

Baco is a town in Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines, home to about 2,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 21 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Calapan Cathedral (14 km), Mount Halcon (19 km) and Tamaraw Falls (19 km).

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Baco, Philippines
Baco, Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baco at a glance

Location
Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines
Population
about 2,903
Coordinates
13.3573° N, 121.0983° E
Places within 50 km
76 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Baco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baco: 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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Beaches & coast near Baco

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baco. The closest is San Teodoro Seawall (16 km); the best-known is Sabang Beach (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Baco

45 churches within 100 km of Baco. The closest is Divine Mercy Chaplaincy (12 km); the best-known is Calapan Cathedral (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baco

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

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Forts & heritage near Baco

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baco. The closest is Llana Ancestral House (56 km); the best-known is Grotto (70 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Baco

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Baco. The closest is Baco Grande Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Baco

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Baco. The closest is Apaparay Falls (10 km); the best-known is Tamaraw Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Baco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baco
  2. 14 km Calapan Cathedral · church, Oriental Mindoro
  3. 32 km Sabang Beach · beach, Oriental Mindoro
  4. 10 km Tamaraw Falls · waterfall, Oriental Mindoro
  5. 3 km Tukuran Falls · waterfall, Oriental Mindoro
  6. 24 km Mount Halcon · viewpoint, Oriental Mindoro
  7. 19 km Back to Baco

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How to reach Baco

    All places near Baco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2148San Teodoro Seawall (16 km)
    Churches445Divine Mercy Chaplaincy (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints731Mount Halcon (19 km)
    Forts & heritage028Llana Ancestral House (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves924Baco Grande Island (18 km)
    Waterfalls1319Apaparay Falls (10 km)
    Other attractions815Mangyan Heritage Center (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Lake Naujan (41 km)
    Museums19Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum (14 km)
    Caves78Tana Cave (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Coral Garden (30 km)
    Treks13Mt. Halcon Bayanan Trail (14 km)
    Temples01Guru Teg Bahadur Batangas Indian Sikh Temple Inc (58 km)

    Baco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baco?

    Calapan Cathedral (church, about 14 km), Mount Halcon (viewpoint, about 19 km), Tamaraw Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Tukuran Falls (waterfall, about 20 km), Sabang Beach (beach, about 28 km), Muelle Bay (beach, about 28 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 21 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest beach to Baco?

    San Teodoro Seawall, about 16 km by road; Bulabod Beach (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baco?

    Divine Mercy Chaplaincy, about 12 km by road; Calapan Cathedral (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baco?

    Mount Halcon, about 19 km by road; La Laguna Viewpoint (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baco?

    Start in Baco, visit Calapan Cathedral, then Sabang Beach, then Tamaraw Falls, then Tukuran Falls, then Mount Halcon, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baco?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Baco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baco’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baco on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.