Pampanga district, Philippines

Places to visit near Candaba

Candaba is a town in Pampanga district, Philippines, home to about 47,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 24 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 1 museums. The must-see places are Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (12 km), Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church (15 km) and San Jose Matulid Parish Church (16 km).

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Candaba, Philippines
Candaba, Pampanga district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Candaba at a glance

Location
Pampanga district, Philippines
Population
about 47,326
Coordinates
15.0956° N, 120.8267° E
Places within 50 km
59 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Candaba

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

118 churches within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Candaba

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Old Calumpit Station (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Candaba

24 parks within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Bayanihan Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Candaba

16 museums within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Museum of Angeles City (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Candaba

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Manila Bay (72 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Candaba

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Candaba. The closest is Mount Arayat (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Candaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Candaba
  2. 12 km Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish · church, Pampanga
  3. 15 km Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church · church, Pampanga
  4. 10 km San Jose Matulid Parish Church · church, Pampanga
  5. 22 km Pao Falls Baliti Arayat · waterfall, Pampanga
  6. 1 km Mount Arayat · viewpoint, Pampanga
  7. 18 km Back to Candaba

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How to reach Candaba

    All places near Candaba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Candaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches24118Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2773Old Calumpit Station (26 km)
    Parks124Bayanihan Park (34 km)
    Other attractions121CLTV36 Transmitter (43 km)
    Museums116Museum of Angeles City (32 km)
    Beaches & coast011Manila Bay (72 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Mount Arayat (18 km)
    Waterfalls16Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Nabao Lake (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Biak Na Bato National Park (34 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seng Guan Temple (71 km)
    Caves01Pamitinan Cave (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (73 km)

    Candaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Candaba?

    Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (church, about 12 km), Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church (church, about 15 km), San Jose Matulid Parish Church (church, about 16 km), Mount Arayat (viewpoint, about 18 km), Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (waterfall, about 19 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 1 park, 1 attraction, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Candaba?

    Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish, about 12 km by road; Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Candaba?

    Old Calumpit Station, about 26 km by road; Battle of Quingua Monument (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Candaba?

    Bayanihan Park, about 34 km by road; Glorieta Park (55 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Candaba?

    Start in Candaba, visit Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish, then Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church, then San Jose Matulid Parish Church, then Pao Falls Baliti Arayat, then Mount Arayat, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Candaba?

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

    Towns near Candaba

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