Marinduque district, Philippines

Places to visit near Boac

Boac is a town in Marinduque district, Philippines, home to about 6,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 beaches & coast, 2 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Boac Cathedral (1 km), Tres Reyes Lighthouse (31 km) and Mount Malindig (37 km).

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Boac, Philippines
Boac, Marinduque district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Boac at a glance

Location
Marinduque district, Philippines
Population
about 6,566
Coordinates
13.4463° N, 121.8400° E
Places within 50 km
36 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Boac

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Boac

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Boac. The closest is Hidalgo Island (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Boac

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Boac. The closest is San Andres Islands (17 km); the best-known is Tres Reyes Lighthouse (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Boac

34 churches within 100 km of Boac. The closest is Boac Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Boac

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boac. The closest is Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Boac

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boac

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boac. The closest is Cogon Covered Ridge (27 km); the best-known is Mount Malindig (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Boac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boac
  2. 2 km Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) · heritage site, Marinduque
  3. 2 km Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko · heritage site, Marinduque
  4. 5 km Tarug Caves · cave, Marinduque
  5. 5 km Boac Cathedral · church, Marinduque
  6. 1 km National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum · museum, Marinduque
  7. 0 km Back to Boac

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How to reach Boac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1437Hidalgo Island (12 km)
    Beaches & coast435San Andres Islands (17 km)
    Churches234Boac Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage322Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko (1 km)
    Waterfalls413Paadjao Falls (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213Cogon Covered Ridge (27 km)
    Other attractions311Marinduque Provincial Capitol (1 km)
    Caves29Tarug Caves (5 km)
    Museums17National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Mangrove (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Makulapnit Water Reservoir (20 km)

    Boac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boac?

    Boac Cathedral (church, about 1 km), National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum (museum, about 1 km), Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko (heritage site, about 1 km), Marinduque Provincial Capitol (attraction, about 1 km), Kilometer Zero (attraction, about 1 km), Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 beaches & coast, 2 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Boac?

    Hidalgo Island, about 12 km by road; Atta Island (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Boac?

    San Andres Islands, about 17 km by road; Tres Reyes Lighthouse (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boac?

    Boac Cathedral, about 1 km by road; St. Joseph Parish Church (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boac?

    Start in Boac, visit Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984), then Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko, then Tarug Caves, then Boac Cathedral, then National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boac?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Boac

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