Baluarte WatchtowerSaint William the Hermit CathedralBessang PassHoly Cross ParishBorabor RiverCamp Spencer
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Balaoan

Balaoan is a town in La Union district, Philippines of about 2,928 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 15 waterfalls. The must-see places are Baluarte Watchtower, Saint William the Hermit Cathedral and Bessang Pass.

16.8219° N, 120.4045° EPop. 2,928

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see41
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Baluarte Watchtower

Heritage site · 6 km

Saint William the Hermit Cathedral, church near Balaoan
Must-see

Saint William the Hermit Cathedral

Church · 31 km

Must-see

Bessang Pass

Viewpoint · 39 km · Ilocos Sur

Places near Balaoan by type

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One day from Balaoan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 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 Balaoan
  2. Saint William the Hermit Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. To Immuki Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  4. Baluarte Watchtowerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Borabor Riverriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Holy Cross Parishchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Balaoan
Today’s loopBalaoanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balaoan?

Baluarte Watchtower (heritage site, about 6 km), Holy Cross Parish (church, about 4 km), Borabor River (river spot, about 8 km), Bato de Luna (church, about 8 km), Camp Spencer (attraction, about 9 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 10 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 15 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 2 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balaoan?

Mount Tapao, about 25 km by road; Batangan Peak (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balaoan?

Holy Cross Parish, about 4 km by road; Bato de Luna (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balaoan?

Start in Balaoan, visit Saint William the Hermit Cathedral, then To Immuki Island, then Baluarte Watchtower, then Borabor River, then Holy Cross Parish, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.