Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Badoc

Badoc is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines, home to about 4,319 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 100 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are St John the Baptist Church (1 km), Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso (9 km) and Paoay Church (20 km).

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Badoc, Philippines
Badoc, Ilocos Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Badoc at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 4,319
Coordinates
17.9265° N, 120.4764° E
Places within 50 km
210 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Badoc

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Churches near Badoc

104 churches within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is St John the Baptist Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Badoc

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Gregorio Aglipay Shrine (8 km); the best-known is Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Badoc

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Brgy Saud Sea Side (4 km); the best-known is Lugo Beach & Floating Cottage (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Badoc

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Karingking Falls (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badoc

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Sharp Cone (14 km); the best-known is Mount Banti Goolong (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Badoc

12 museums within 100 km of Badoc. The closest is Juan Luna Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Badoc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badoc
  2. 9 km Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso · church, Ilocos Sur
  3. 29 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  4. 5 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  5. 20 km St John the Baptist Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  6. 1 km Juan Luna Shrine · museum, Ilocos Norte
  7. 0 km Back to Badoc

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Badoc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches100104Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2229Gregorio Aglipay Shrine (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1924Brgy Saud Sea Side (4 km)
    Waterfalls719Karingking Falls (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints816Sharp Cone (14 km)
    Other attractions1313JD’ Town (8 km)
    Museums1012Juan Luna Shrine (1 km)
    Parks1212Luna Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Paoay Lake Ilocos Norte (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Libunao Protected Landscape (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Gabot Islet (6 km)
    Caves12Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (43 km)
    Buddhist sites22Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries of Asia, San Agustin, Paoay (20 km)
    Temples11Malakneg Temple of Praise (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Darol Imam Mosque (18 km)

    Badoc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Badoc?

    St John the Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso (church, about 9 km), Paoay Church (church, about 20 km), Juan Luna Shrine (museum, about 1 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 21 km), Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 21 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 100 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Badoc?

    Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Badoc Young People (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Badoc?

    Gregorio Aglipay Shrine, about 8 km by road; Currimao Tabacalera (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Badoc?

    Brgy Saud Sea Side, about 4 km by road; Currimao Coral Rock Formation (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Badoc?

    Start in Badoc, visit Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Paoay Church, then St John the Baptist Church, then Juan Luna Shrine, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Badoc?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Badoc

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