Rizal district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baras

Baras is a town in Rizal district, Philippines, home to about 20,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 109 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 25 parks and 17 museums. The must-see places are St Joseph Parish Church (1 km), Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (8 km) and Angono Petroglyphs (11 km).

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Baras, Philippines
Baras, Rizal district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baras at a glance

Location
Rizal district, Philippines
Population
about 20,250
Coordinates
14.5169° N, 121.2658° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Baras

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

125 churches within 100 km of Baras. The closest is St Joseph Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baras

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baras. The closest is Angono Petroglyphs (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Baras

26 parks within 100 km of Baras. The closest is Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Baras

18 museums within 100 km of Baras. The closest is Pasig City Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baras

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baras. The closest is Wawa Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baras

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baras. The closest is Mount Puting Bato (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Baras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baras
  2. 1 km St Joseph Parish Church · church, Rizal
  3. 13 km Masungi Geo Reserve · nature spot, Rizal
  4. 20 km Angono Petroglyphs · heritage site, Rizal
  5. 9 km Santa Ursula Parish Church · church, Rizal
  6. 15 km Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church · church, Rizal
  7. 8 km Back to Baras

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How to reach Baras

    All places near Baras by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches109125St Joseph Parish Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4361Angono Petroglyphs (11 km)
    Parks2526Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark (25 km)
    Other attractions2224Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (13 km)
    Museums1718Pasig City Museum (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Wawa Dam (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Mount Puting Bato (16 km)
    Waterfalls68Hinulugang Taktak Falls (17 km)
    Beaches & coast77Napindan Lighthouse (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Masungi Geo Reserve (14 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (33 km)
    Caves11Pamitinan Cave (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Golden Mosque (39 km)

    Baras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baras?

    St Joseph Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (church, about 8 km), Angono Petroglyphs (heritage site, about 11 km), Santa Ursula Parish Church (church, about 12 km), Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (attraction, about 13 km), Masungi Geo Reserve (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 109 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 22 other attractions, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Baras?

    St Joseph Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baras?

    Angono Petroglyphs, about 11 km by road; People Power Monument (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Baras?

    Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark, about 25 km by road; TLC Park (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baras?

    Start in Baras, visit St Joseph Parish Church, then Masungi Geo Reserve, then Angono Petroglyphs, then Santa Ursula Parish Church, then Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baras?

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

    Towns near Baras

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