Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ballesteros

Ballesteros is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 5,591 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 95 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lal-lo Church (35 km), Pata Church Ruins (54 km) and Mount Camiguin (74 km).

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Ballesteros, Philippines
Ballesteros, Cagayan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ballesteros at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 5,591
Coordinates
18.4126° N, 121.5152° E
Places within 50 km
132 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ballesteros

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Churches near Ballesteros

105 churches within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km); the best-known is Lal-lo Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballesteros

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region (15 km); the best-known is Mount Malaqui Babui (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Ballesteros

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ballesteros

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is Lafu (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Ballesteros

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is Mabnang Falls (66 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Ballesteros

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballesteros. The closest is Old Town Hall (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ballesteros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 186 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballesteros
  2. 54 km Pata Church Ruins · heritage site, Cagayan
  3. 32 km Mount Malaqui Babui · viewpoint, Cagayan
  4. 10 km Dupag Rock Formation · viewpoint, Apayao
  5. 22 km Old Town Hall · heritage site, Apayao
  6. 33 km Lal-lo Church · church, Cagayan
  7. 35 km Back to Ballesteros

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    Within 15 km of Ballesteros

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballesteros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches95105The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1040Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region (15 km)
    Beaches & coast538Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves115Lafu (36 km)
    Waterfalls013Mabnang Falls (66 km)
    Forts & heritage511Old Town Hall (19 km)
    Parks88Ballesteros Town Plaza (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Bacut Lake (24 km)
    Caves05Ar (57 km)
    Other attractions33PAGASA-DOST Weather Radar Station (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Magapit Protected Landscape (35 km)

    Ballesteros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballesteros?

    Lal-lo Church (church, about 35 km), Old Town Hall (heritage site, about 19 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (church, about 1 km), Ballesteros Town Plaza (park, about 1 km), Saint Isidore Parish Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 1 river spot, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballesteros?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballesteros?

    Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, about 15 km by road; San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ballesteros?

    Ballesteros Beach Boulevard, about 10 km by road; Aparri Lighthouse (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballesteros?

    Start in Ballesteros, visit Pata Church Ruins, then Mount Malaqui Babui, then Dupag Rock Formation, then Old Town Hall, then Lal-lo Church, and drive back — about 186 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballesteros?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ballesteros

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