Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Binalan

Binalan is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 2,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 94 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lal-lo Church (24 km), Pata Church Ruins (64 km) and Mount Annaguan (70 km).

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Binalan at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,276
Coordinates
18.3275° N, 121.5451° E
Places within 50 km
130 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Binalan

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

109 churches within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Bukig United Methodist Church (8 km); the best-known is Lal-lo Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Binalan

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region (14 km); the best-known is Dupag Rock Formation (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Binalan

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Binalan

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Lafu (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Binalan

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Sta. Clara Falls (70 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Binalan

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Binalan. The closest is Old Town Hall (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Binalan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binalan
  2. 35 km Dupag Rock Formation · viewpoint, Apayao
  3. 22 km Old Town Hall · heritage site, Apayao
  4. 31 km Lafu · river spot, Cagayan
  5. 4 km Lal-lo Church · church, Cagayan
  6. 1 km Magapit Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cagayan
  7. 24 km Back to Binalan

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How to reach Binalan

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    Within 15 km of Binalan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Binalan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches94109Bukig United Methodist Church (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints944Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region (14 km)
    Beaches & coast535Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves113Lafu (24 km)
    Waterfalls013Sta. Clara Falls (70 km)
    Forts & heritage411Old Town Hall (15 km)
    Parks78Ballesteros Town Plaza (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Bacut Lake (16 km)
    Caves17Ar (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Magapit Protected Landscape (24 km)
    Other attractions33PAGASA-DOST Weather Radar Station (12 km)

    Binalan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Binalan?

    Lal-lo Church (church, about 24 km), Old Town Hall (heritage site, about 15 km), Magapit Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 24 km), Lafu (river spot, about 24 km), Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (beach, about 6 km), Bukig United Methodist Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 1 river spot, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Binalan?

    Bukig United Methodist Church, about 8 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binalan?

    Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, about 14 km by road; Mt. Cagua (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Binalan?

    Ballesteros Beach Boulevard, about 6 km by road; Aparri Lighthouse (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Binalan?

    Start in Binalan, visit Dupag Rock Formation, then Old Town Hall, then Lafu, then Lal-lo Church, then Magapit Protected Landscape, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Binalan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Binalan

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