Laguna district, Philippines

Places to visit near Calamba

Calamba is a city in Laguna district, Philippines, home to about 316,612 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 46 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 5 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are Rizal Shrine (1 km), Calamba Church (1 km) and Saint John the Baptist Parish (1 km).

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Calamba, Philippines
Calamba, Laguna district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calamba at a glance

Location
Laguna district, Philippines
Population
about 316,612
Coordinates
14.2117° N, 121.1653° E
Places within 50 km
103 (103 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Calamba

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

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

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Forts & heritage near Calamba

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calamba. The closest is Rizal Monument (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Calamba

25 parks within 100 km of Calamba. The closest is Enchanted Kingdom (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Calamba

18 museums within 100 km of Calamba. The closest is Rizal Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calamba

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calamba. The closest is Mount Makiling (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calamba

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calamba. The closest is Tadlac Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Calamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calamba
  2. 1 km Rizal Shrine · museum, Laguna
  3. 1 km Calamba Church · church, Laguna
  4. 1 km Saint John the Baptist Parish · church, Laguna
  5. 7 km Tadlac Lake · lake, Laguna
  6. 7 km Rizal Monument · monument, Laguna
  7. 2 km Back to Calamba

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How to reach Calamba

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    Within 15 km of Calamba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches46131Calamba Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage843Rizal Monument (2 km)
    Other attractions925DZJV Transmission Tower (2 km)
    Parks525Enchanted Kingdom (13 km)
    Museums618Rizal Shrine (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1016Mount Makiling (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Tadlac Lake (7 km)
    Waterfalls59Matang Tubig (17 km)
    Beaches & coast37Napindan Lighthouse (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (46 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (59 km)

    Calamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calamba?

    Rizal Shrine (museum, about 1 km), Calamba Church (church, about 1 km), Saint John the Baptist Parish (church, about 1 km), DZJV Transmission Tower (attraction, about 2 km), Rizal Monument (monument, about 2 km), Tadlac Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions, 5 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Calamba?

    Calamba Church, about 1 km by road; Saint John the Baptist Parish (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calamba?

    Rizal Monument, about 2 km by road; Cuartel de Santo Domingo (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Calamba?

    Enchanted Kingdom, about 13 km by road; People's Park in the Sky (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calamba?

    Start in Calamba, visit Rizal Shrine, then Calamba Church, then Saint John the Baptist Parish, then Tadlac Lake, then Rizal Monument, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calamba?

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

    Towns near Calamba

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