Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bolo

Bolo is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 8,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 11 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bauan Church (4 km), Batangas Bay (11 km) and Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (12 km).

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Bolo at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 8,310
Coordinates
13.7899° N, 120.9817° E
Places within 50 km
40 (40 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 Bolo

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

49 churches within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Bauan Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bolo

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Mount Panay (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bolo

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Batangas Bay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bolo

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Grotto (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bolo

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Taal Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bolo

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Bolo. The closest is Talipanan Falls (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bolo
  2. 4 km Bauan Church · church, Batangas
  3. 8 km Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception · church, Batangas
  4. 12 km Batangas Bay · beach, Batangas
  5. 12 km Mount Panay · viewpoint, Batangas
  6. 22 km Minor Basilica of Saint Martin de Tours · church, Batangas
  7. 15 km Back to Bolo

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How to reach Bolo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1149Bauan Church (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Mount Panay (15 km)
    Beaches & coast914Batangas Bay (11 km)
    Forts & heritage212Grotto (31 km)
    Other attractions111Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Taal Lake (27 km)
    Waterfalls59Talipanan Falls (42 km)
    Parks15People's Park in the Sky (49 km)
    Museums14Apolinario Mabini Shrine (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (77 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Maricaban Island (23 km)

    Bolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bolo?

    Bauan Church (church, about 4 km), Batangas Bay (beach, about 11 km), Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 12 km), Mount Panay (viewpoint, about 15 km), Minor Basilica of Saint Martin de Tours (church, about 15 km), Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay (church, about 15 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 2 forts & heritage, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest church to Bolo?

    Bauan Church, about 4 km by road; Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bolo?

    Mount Panay, about 15 km by road; Mount Macolod (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bolo?

    Batangas Bay, about 11 km by road; Balayan Bay (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bolo?

    Start in Bolo, visit Bauan Church, then Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, then Batangas Bay, then Mount Panay, then Minor Basilica of Saint Martin de Tours, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bolo?

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

    Towns near Bolo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bolo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.