Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Calaba

Calaba is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 4,229 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 10 churches, 0 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 1 museums. The must-see places are Nabao Lake (10 km), National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (10 km) and Mount Arayat (22 km).

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Calaba at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 4,229
Coordinates
15.3005° N, 120.8742° E
Places within 50 km
21 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Calaba

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

86 churches within 100 km of Calaba. The closest is National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Calaba

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calaba. The closest is Old Calumpit Station (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Calaba

15 parks within 100 km of Calaba. The closest is Bayanihan Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Calaba

11 museums within 100 km of Calaba. The closest is Museum of Angeles City (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calaba

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calaba. The closest is Mount Arayat (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calaba

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

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A one-day trip from Calaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calaba
  2. 10 km National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora · church, Nueva Ecija
  3. 24 km San Miguel Church · church, Bulacan
  4. 33 km Pao Falls Baliti Arayat · waterfall, Pampanga
  5. 1 km Mount Arayat · viewpoint, Pampanga
  6. 14 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  7. 10 km Back to Calaba

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How to reach Calaba

    All places near Calaba by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1086National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (10 km)
    Forts & heritage048Old Calumpit Station (55 km)
    Parks115Bayanihan Park (43 km)
    Other attractions414Dwjj (31 km)
    Museums111Museum of Angeles City (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Mount Arayat (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Nabao Lake (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Minalungao National Park (33 km)
    Beaches & coast03Pasig River Lighthouse (99 km)
    Waterfalls12Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (23 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seng Guan Temple (97 km)
    Caves01Pamitinan Cave (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (99 km)

    Calaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calaba?

    Nabao Lake (lake, about 10 km), National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (church, about 10 km), Mount Arayat (viewpoint, about 22 km), Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (waterfall, about 23 km), San Miguel Church (church, about 26 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 31 km).

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

    21 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 1 park, 4 other attractions, 1 museum, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Calaba?

    National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, about 10 km by road; San Miguel Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calaba?

    Old Calumpit Station, about 55 km by road; Battle of Quingua Monument (58 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Calaba?

    Bayanihan Park, about 43 km by road; Glorieta Park (78 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calaba?

    Start in Calaba, visit National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, then San Miguel Church, then Pao Falls Baliti Arayat, then Mount Arayat, then Nabao Lake, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calaba?

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

    Towns near Calaba

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