Bataan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Balut

Balut is a town in Bataan district, Philippines, home to about 2,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 14 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 0 museums. The must-see places are Balanga Cathedral (1 km), St Michael The Archangel Parish Church (9 km) and Mount Samat National Shrine (12 km).

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Balut at a glance

Location
Bataan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,348
Coordinates
14.6833° N, 120.5500° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Balut

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balut: 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 Balut

118 churches within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Balanga Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Balut

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Mount Samat National Shrine (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Balut

26 parks within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Freeport Area of Bataan Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Balut

16 museums within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Rizal Shrine (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Balut

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balut

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balut. The closest is Mount Samat (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Balut

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balut
  2. 9 km St Michael The Archangel Parish Church · church, Bataan
  3. 10 km Mount Samat · viewpoint, Bataan
  4. 1 km Mount Samat National Shrine · heritage site, Bataan
  5. 11 km Balanga Cathedral · church, Bataan
  6. 17 km Orani Church · church, Bataan
  7. 16 km Back to Balut

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How to reach Balut

    All places near Balut by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balut by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches14118Balanga Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3476Mount Samat National Shrine (12 km)
    Parks126Freeport Area of Bataan Park (35 km)
    Other attractions018DWWW 774 Transmitter Tower (53 km)
    Museums016Rizal Shrine (58 km)
    Beaches & coast511Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Mount Samat (12 km)
    Waterfalls15Camaya Falls (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bataan Peak (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Corregidor Island (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Mapanuepe Lake (54 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seng Guan Temple (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (60 km)

    Balut: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balut?

    Balanga Cathedral (church, about 1 km), St Michael The Archangel Parish Church (church, about 9 km), Mount Samat National Shrine (heritage site, about 12 km), Mount Samat (viewpoint, about 12 km), Orani Church (church, about 16 km), Mount Natib (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 1 park, 5 beaches & coast, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Balut?

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

    Which is the nearest fort to Balut?

    Mount Samat National Shrine, about 12 km by road; Philippines-Japan Friendship Tower (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Balut?

    Freeport Area of Bataan Park, about 35 km by road; Catmon People's Park (55 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balut?

    Start in Balut, visit St Michael The Archangel Parish Church, then Mount Samat, then Mount Samat National Shrine, then Balanga Cathedral, then Orani Church, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balut?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Balut

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Balut’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.