Places to visit near

Balanga

Balanga is a town in Bataan district, Philippines of about 72,954 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 12 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 1 parks. The must-see places are Balanga Cathedral, St Michael The Archangel Parish Church and Mount Samat National Shrine.

14.6761° N, 120.5361° EPop. 72,954

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balanga

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balanga
  2. St Michael The Archangel Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Mount Samat National Shrineheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Philippines-Japan Friendship Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Natibviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Orani Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Balanga
Today’s loopBalangaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balanga?

Balanga Cathedral (church, about 1 km), St Michael The Archangel Parish Church (church, about 9 km), Mount Samat National Shrine (heritage site, about 10 km), Mount Samat (viewpoint, about 11 km), Orani Church (church, about 17 km), Mount Natib (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

59 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 1 park, 5 beaches & coast, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Balanga?

Balanga Cathedral, about 1 km by road; St Michael The Archangel Parish Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Balanga?

Mount Samat National Shrine, about 10 km by road; Philippines-Japan Friendship Tower (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balanga?

Start in Balanga, visit St Michael The Archangel Parish Church, then Mount Samat National Shrine, then Philippines-Japan Friendship Tower, then Mount Natib, then Orani Church, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.