Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Calaca

Calaca is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 37,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 11 churches, 1 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Balayan Church (11 km), Mount Batulao (15 km) and Municipality of Lemery (15 km).

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Calaca, Philippines
Calaca, Batangas district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calaca at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 37,443
Coordinates
13.9324° N, 120.8133° E
Places within 50 km
32 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Calaca

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

98 churches within 100 km of Calaca. The closest is Balayan Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Calaca

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calaca. The closest is Cape Santiago Lighthouse (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calaca

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

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Beaches & coast near Calaca

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Calaca. The closest is Balayan Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Calaca

18 parks within 100 km of Calaca. The closest is People's Park in the Sky (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Calaca

13 museums within 100 km of Calaca. The closest is Apolinario Mabini Shrine (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Calaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calaca
  2. 11 km Balayan Church · church, Batangas
  3. 17 km Mount Batulao · viewpoint, Batangas
  4. 27 km Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay · church, Batangas
  5. 1 km Municipality of Lemery · church, Batangas
  6. 18 km Balayan Bay · beach, Batangas
  7. 15 km Back to Calaca

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How to reach Calaca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1198Balayan Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage144Cape Santiago Lighthouse (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Mount Batulao (15 km)
    Other attractions020Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (51 km)
    Beaches & coast319Balayan Bay (15 km)
    Parks218People's Park in the Sky (40 km)
    Museums113Apolinario Mabini Shrine (45 km)
    Waterfalls212Kaytitinga Falls (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Taal Crater Lake (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Mounts Palay-Palay–Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Maricaban Island (40 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seng Guan Temple (96 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (95 km)

    Calaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calaca?

    Balayan Church (church, about 11 km), Mount Batulao (viewpoint, about 15 km), Municipality of Lemery (church, about 15 km), Balayan Bay (beach, about 15 km), Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay (church, about 16 km), Minor Basilica of Saint Martin de Tours (church, about 17 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 1 fort, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Calaca?

    Balayan Church, about 11 km by road; Municipality of Lemery (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calaca?

    Cape Santiago Lighthouse, about 31 km by road; Cuartel de Santo Domingo (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calaca?

    Mount Batulao, about 15 km by road; Mount Maburgos (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calaca?

    Start in Calaca, visit Balayan Church, then Mount Batulao, then Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, then Municipality of Lemery, then Balayan Bay, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calaca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Calaca

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