Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Balatan

Balatan is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 4,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 40 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 waterfalls and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Bato (17 km), Lake Baao (23 km) and Mount Asog (35 km).

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Balatan, Philippines
Balatan, Camarines Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balatan at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 4,451
Coordinates
13.3211° N, 123.2333° E
Places within 50 km
89 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Balatan

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Churches near Balatan

57 churches within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Balatan

40 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Animasola Island (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Balatan

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Nata Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balatan

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Mount Talitig (5 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Mount Talitig · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~5 km
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~31 km
  • Mount Bernacci · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~54 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Balatan

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Laganac Lighthouse (1 km); the best-known is Bagolatao White Pebble Beaches (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Balatan

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balatan. The closest is Don. Gregorio Balatan (1 km); the best-known is Jose Ma. Panganiban Monument (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Balatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balatan
  2. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Camarines Sur
  3. 11 km Holy Family Parish · church, Camarines Sur
  4. 6 km Lake Bato · lake, Camarines Sur
  5. 21 km Mount Asog · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  6. 18 km Lake Baao · lake, Camarines Sur
  7. 23 km Back to Balatan

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    Within 15 km of Balatan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4057Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves540Animasola Island (29 km)
    Waterfalls528Nata Falls (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Mount Talitig (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1119Laganac Lighthouse (1 km)
    Forts & heritage614Don. Gregorio Balatan (1 km)
    Museums57Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Lake Calimta (14 km)
    Caves06Libmanan Caves National Park (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Kawa Kawa Hill Natural Park (45 km)
    Other attractions23Animasola Island (8 km)
    Parks22Plaza de Nueva Caceres (42 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (44 km)

    Balatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balatan?

    Lake Bato (lake, about 17 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Lake Baao (lake, about 23 km), Holy Family Parish (church, about 11 km), Mount Asog (viewpoint, about 35 km), Iriga (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Balatan?

    Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, about 1 km by road; San. Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Balatan?

    Animasola Island, about 29 km by road; Daruanak Island (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Balatan?

    Nata Falls, about 15 km by road; Twin Falls (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balatan?

    Start in Balatan, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Holy Family Parish, then Lake Bato, then Mount Asog, then Lake Baao, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balatan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Balatan

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