Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Balayan

Balayan is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 50,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 7 churches, 1 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Balayan Church (1 km), Mount Maburgos (15 km) and Mount Batulao (17 km).

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Balayan, Philippines
Balayan, Batangas district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balayan at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 50,115
Coordinates
13.9371° N, 120.7322° E
Places within 50 km
26 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Balayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balayan: 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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Churches near Balayan

85 churches within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Balayan Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Balayan

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Cape Santiago Lighthouse (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balayan

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Mount Maburgos (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Balayan

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Balayan Bay (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Balayan

18 parks within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Bonifacio Shrine and Eco-Tourism Park (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Balayan

11 museums within 100 km of Balayan. The closest is Apolinario Mabini Shrine (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Balayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balayan
  2. 1 km Balayan Church · church, Batangas
  3. 17 km Mount Batulao · viewpoint, Batangas
  4. 23 km Mount Maburgos · viewpoint, Batangas
  5. 31 km Cape Santiago Lighthouse · heritage site, Batangas
  6. 21 km Balayan Bay · beach, Batangas
  7. 18 km Back to Balayan

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How to reach Balayan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches785Balayan Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage141Cape Santiago Lighthouse (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Mount Maburgos (15 km)
    Beaches & coast319Balayan Bay (18 km)
    Parks218Bonifacio Shrine and Eco-Tourism Park (45 km)
    Other attractions018Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (59 km)
    Museums011Apolinario Mabini Shrine (55 km)
    Waterfalls110Kaytitinga Falls (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Taal Crater Lake (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Maricaban Island (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Mounts Palay-Palay–Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (98 km)
    Buddhist sites01Seng Guan Temple (99 km)

    Balayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balayan?

    Balayan Church (church, about 1 km), Mount Maburgos (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Batulao (viewpoint, about 17 km), Balayan Bay (beach, about 18 km), Cape Santiago Lighthouse (heritage site, about 25 km), Cape Santiago (beach, about 25 km).

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

    26 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 1 fort, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Balayan?

    Balayan Church, about 1 km by road; Municipality of Lemery (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balayan?

    Cape Santiago Lighthouse, about 25 km by road; Fort Drum (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balayan?

    Mount Maburgos, about 15 km by road; Mount Batulao (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balayan?

    Start in Balayan, visit Balayan Church, then Mount Batulao, then Mount Maburgos, then Cape Santiago Lighthouse, then Balayan Bay, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balayan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Balayan

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