Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basista

Basista is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 2,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 44 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (10 km), Bayambang Church (10 km) and Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (16 km).

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Basista, Philippines
Basista, Pangasinan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basista at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,781
Coordinates
15.8524° N, 120.3976° E
Places within 50 km
82 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Basista

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

87 churches within 100 km of Basista. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (3 km); the best-known is Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basista

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basista. The closest is View Deck (35 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Basista

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basista. The closest is Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Basista

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Basista. The closest is Timmaguyyob Falls, Sitio Dueg, San Clemente (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basista

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basista. The closest is Mayor's Island (68 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Basista

12 museums within 100 km of Basista. The closest is Binmaley Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basista

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basista
  2. 3 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Pangasinan
  3. 6 km Bayambang Church · church, Pangasinan
  4. 22 km Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church · church, Pangasinan
  5. 32 km Calasiao Church · church, Pangasinan
  6. 15 km Saint Ildephonse Parish Church · church, Pangasinan
  7. 10 km Back to Basista

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How to reach Basista

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basista by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4487Iglesia Ni Cristo (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints544View Deck (35 km)
    Forts & heritage1143Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (10 km)
    Waterfalls1126Timmaguyyob Falls, Sitio Dueg, San Clemente (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves014Mayor's Island (68 km)
    Museums212Binmaley Museum (30 km)
    Other attractions110Dzrd 981 (30 km)
    Caves010Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (60 km)
    Beaches & coast49Dagupan Lighthouse (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Manleluag Hot Spring (26 km)
    Parks15Camiling Municipal Park (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03San Roque Dam (56 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (82 km)

    Basista: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basista?

    Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (church, about 10 km), Bayambang Church (church, about 10 km), Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (church, about 16 km), Calasiao Church (church, about 23 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 3 km), Manleluag Hot Spring (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Basista?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 3 km by road; Apung Mamacalulu (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basista?

    View Deck, about 35 km by road; Mount Cuyapo (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basista?

    Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899, about 10 km by road; Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basista?

    Start in Basista, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Bayambang Church, then Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church, then Calasiao Church, then Saint Ildephonse Parish Church, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basista?

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

    Towns near Basista

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