Isabela district, Philippines

Places to visit near Batal

Batal is a town in Isabela district, Philippines, home to about 7,274 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 45 churches, 10 waterfalls, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Magat Dam (27 km), Gamu Church (59 km) and National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (61 km).

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Batal at a glance

Location
Isabela district, Philippines
Population
about 7,274
Coordinates
16.6875° N, 121.6008° E
Places within 50 km
71 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Batal

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

61 churches within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Batal

39 waterfalls within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batal

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Mount Dumapata (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Batal

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Santiago City Oval (7 km); the best-known is Lower Magat Eco-Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Batal

6 museums within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Balay Ti Santiago (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Batal

6 caves within 100 km of Batal. The closest is Banuar Cave (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Batal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batal
  2. 1 km Episcopal Church · church, Isabela
  3. 26 km Magat Dam · dam, Isabela
  4. 22 km Balay Ti Santiago · museum, Isabela
  5. 2 km Manuela Waterfalls · waterfall, Isabela
  6. 1 km Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino · waterfall, Isabela
  7. 7 km Back to Batal

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How to reach Batal

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    Within 15 km of Batal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Batal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4561Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1039Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints032Mount Dumapata (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens318Santiago City Oval (7 km)
    Museums16Balay Ti Santiago (7 km)
    Caves46Banuar Cave (26 km)
    Parks44Mabini Rotonda Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage03Rizal Monument (51 km)
    Beaches & coast03Canaware Beach (93 km)
    Other attractions221143 DZMR Radio Transmitter Antenna (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Magat Dam (27 km)
    Temples11Gurudwara Jagat Sudhar Indian Sikh Temple (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (61 km)

    Batal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Batal?

    Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Magat Dam (dam, about 27 km), Balay Ti Santiago (museum, about 7 km), Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino (waterfall, about 7 km), Manuela Waterfalls (waterfall, about 7 km), Tenogtog Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 10 waterfalls, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Batal?

    Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Batal?

    Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino, about 7 km by road; Manuela Waterfalls (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batal?

    Mount Dumapata, about 53 km by road; Mount Mafurao (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Batal?

    Start in Batal, visit Episcopal Church, then Magat Dam, then Balay Ti Santiago, then Manuela Waterfalls, then Ma. Angela Falls, Jose Ancheta, Maddela, Quirino, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Batal?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Batal

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