Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bato

Bato is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 16,939 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 47 churches, 16 waterfalls and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Bato (3 km), Lake Baao (17 km) and Mount Asog (18 km).

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Bato, Philippines
Bato, Camarines Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bato at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 16,939
Coordinates
13.3528° N, 123.3677° E
Places within 50 km
108 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bato

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bato

68 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Atulayan Island (42 km); the best-known is San Miguel Island (60 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bato

60 churches within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Holy Trinity Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bato

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Nata Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Bato

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Bagolatao White Pebble Beaches (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bato

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Antipolo (18 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~18 km
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~45 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bato

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bato. The closest is Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bato
  2. 1 km Holy Trinity Parish · church, Camarines Sur
  3. 19 km Iriga · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  4. 1 km Mount Asog · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  5. 18 km Lake Baao · lake, Camarines Sur
  6. 19 km Lake Bato · lake, Camarines Sur
  7. 3 km Back to Bato

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How to reach Bato

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    Within 15 km of Bato

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves368Atulayan Island (42 km)
    Churches4760Holy Trinity Parish (1 km)
    Waterfalls1629Nata Falls (18 km)
    Beaches & coast618Bagolatao White Pebble Beaches (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Antipolo (18 km)
    Forts & heritage712Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Lake Bato Viewpoint (1 km)
    Museums67Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Kawa Kawa Hill Natural Park (31 km)
    Caves07Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (51 km)
    Parks55Bato Bolevard (1 km)
    Other attractions11France Avc Residence (5 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (89 km)

    Bato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bato?

    Lake Bato (lake, about 3 km), Lake Baao (lake, about 17 km), Mount Asog (viewpoint, about 18 km), Iriga (viewpoint, about 19 km), Holy Trinity Parish (church, about 1 km), Lake Buhi (lake, about 25 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 47 churches, 16 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bato?

    Atulayan Island, about 42 km by road; Daruanak Island (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bato?

    Holy Trinity Parish, about 1 km by road; Santiago Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bato?

    Nata Falls, about 18 km by road; Twin Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bato?

    Start in Bato, visit Holy Trinity Parish, then Iriga, then Mount Asog, then Lake Baao, then Lake Bato, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bato?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bato

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