Pampanga district, Philippines

Places to visit near Balutu

Balutu is a town in Pampanga district, Philippines, home to about 3,539 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 13 churches, 0 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (15 km), Mount Arayat (15 km) and Nabao Lake (22 km).

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Balutu at a glance

Location
Pampanga district, Philippines
Population
about 3,539
Coordinates
15.2988° N, 120.6923° E
Places within 50 km
21 (21 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 Balutu

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

50 churches within 100 km of Balutu. The closest is San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Balutu

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balutu. The closest is Old Calumpit Station (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balutu

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balutu

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balutu. The closest is Nabao Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Nabao Lake · lake · Nueva Ecija · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lake Pinatubo · lake · Zambales · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Mapanuepe Lake · lake · Zambales · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Ipo Dam · lake · Bulacan · ~85 km · Must-see
  • La Mesa Dam · lake · Eastern Manila District · ~96 km · Must-see

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Parks near Balutu

5 parks within 100 km of Balutu. The closest is Bayanihan Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Balutu

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Balutu. The closest is Biak Na Bato National Park (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Balutu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balutu
  2. 22 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  3. 14 km Mount Arayat · viewpoint, Pampanga
  4. 1 km Pao Falls Baliti Arayat · waterfall, Pampanga
  5. 21 km Museum of Angeles City · museum, Pampanga
  6. 5 km Bayanihan Park · park, Pampanga
  7. 23 km Back to Balutu

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balutu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1350San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (29 km)
    Forts & heritage036Old Calumpit Station (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Mount Arayat (15 km)
    Other attractions37CLTV36 Transmitter (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Nabao Lake (22 km)
    Parks15Bayanihan Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Biak Na Bato National Park (56 km)
    Beaches & coast03Subic Bay (95 km)
    Waterfalls12Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (15 km)
    Museums12Museum of Angeles City (27 km)

    Balutu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balutu?

    Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (waterfall, about 15 km), Mount Arayat (viewpoint, about 15 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 22 km), Bayanihan Park (park, about 23 km), Museum of Angeles City (museum, about 27 km), CLTV36 Transmitter (attraction, about 29 km).

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

    21 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 1 viewpoint, 3 other attractions, 1 lake, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Balutu?

    San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church, about 29 km by road; Tarlac Cathedral (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balutu?

    Old Calumpit Station, about 54 km by road; Ang Kabataang Pinuno Ng Macabebe (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balutu?

    Mount Arayat, about 15 km by road; Mount Pinatubo (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balutu?

    Start in Balutu, visit Nabao Lake, then Mount Arayat, then Pao Falls Baliti Arayat, then Museum of Angeles City, then Bayanihan Park, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balutu?

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

    Towns near Balutu

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