Eastern Manila District district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cainta

Cainta is a city in Eastern Manila District district, Philippines, home to about 283,172 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 105 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 25 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are Cainta Church (1 km), St. John the Baptist Parish Church (2 km) and Maybunga Rainforest Park (3 km).

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Cainta, Philippines
Cainta, Eastern Manila District district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cainta at a glance

Location
Eastern Manila District district, Philippines
Population
about 283,172
Coordinates
14.5786° N, 121.1222° E
Places within 50 km
257 (257 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cainta

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

128 churches within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is Cainta Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cainta

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is People Power Monument (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cainta

26 parks within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Cainta

17 museums within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is Pasig City Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cainta

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is Napindan Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Cainta

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Cainta. The closest is Hinulugang Taktak Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cainta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cainta
  2. 7 km Hinulugang Taktak Falls · waterfall, Rizal
  3. 6 km St. John the Baptist Parish Church · church, Rizal
  4. 3 km Cainta Church · church, Rizal
  5. 2 km Maybunga Rainforest Park · nature spot, Eastern Manila District
  6. 3 km Santo Rosario Church · church, Eastern Manila District
  7. 5 km Back to Cainta

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How to reach Cainta

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    Within 15 km of Cainta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cainta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches105128Cainta Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6668People Power Monument (9 km)
    Parks2526Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark (9 km)
    Other attractions1923Eastwood City Walk of Fame (7 km)
    Museums1517Pasig City Museum (7 km)
    Beaches & coast88Napindan Lighthouse (8 km)
    Waterfalls56Hinulugang Taktak Falls (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Mount Puting Bato (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34La Mesa Dam (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Maybunga Rainforest Park (3 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Golden Mosque (19 km)
    Caves11Pamitinan Cave (23 km)

    Cainta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cainta?

    Cainta Church (church, about 1 km), St. John the Baptist Parish Church (church, about 2 km), Maybunga Rainforest Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Santo Rosario Church (church, about 5 km), Hinulugang Taktak Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Pasig Cathedral (church, about 7 km).

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

    257 places on Spotwander: 105 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 19 other attractions, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Cainta?

    Cainta Church, about 1 km by road; St. John the Baptist Parish Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cainta?

    People Power Monument, about 9 km by road; Laurel Mansion (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cainta?

    Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark, about 9 km by road; Cityhood Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cainta?

    Start in Cainta, visit Hinulugang Taktak Falls, then St. John the Baptist Parish Church, then Cainta Church, then Maybunga Rainforest Park, then Santo Rosario Church, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cainta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cainta

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