Pampanga district, Philippines

Places to visit near Candating

Candating is a town in Pampanga district, Philippines, home to about 4,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 22 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 1 museums. The must-see places are Mount Arayat (12 km), Nabao Lake (13 km) and Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (13 km).

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Candating at a glance

Location
Pampanga district, Philippines
Population
about 4,307
Coordinates
15.1506° N, 120.8185° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Candating

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

118 churches within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Candating

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Old Calumpit Station (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Candating

24 parks within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Bayanihan Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Candating

15 museums within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Museum of Angeles City (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Candating

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Manila Bay (79 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Candating

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Candating. The closest is Mount Arayat (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Candating

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Candating
  2. 13 km Pao Falls Baliti Arayat · waterfall, Pampanga
  3. 1 km Mount Arayat · viewpoint, Pampanga
  4. 14 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  5. 29 km Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish · church, Pampanga
  6. 22 km San Jose Matulid Parish Church · church, Pampanga
  7. 20 km Back to Candating

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How to reach Candating

    All places near Candating by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Candating by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches22118Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (19 km)
    Forts & heritage2373Old Calumpit Station (33 km)
    Parks124Bayanihan Park (31 km)
    Other attractions121CLTV36 Transmitter (41 km)
    Museums115Museum of Angeles City (31 km)
    Beaches & coast011Manila Bay (79 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Mount Arayat (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Nabao Lake (13 km)
    Waterfalls16Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Biak Na Bato National Park (35 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seng Guan Temple (78 km)
    Caves01Pamitinan Cave (77 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (80 km)

    Candating: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Candating?

    Mount Arayat (viewpoint, about 12 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 13 km), Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (waterfall, about 13 km), Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish (church, about 19 km), San Jose Matulid Parish Church (church, about 20 km), San Miguel Church (church, about 21 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 1 park, 1 attraction, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Candating?

    Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish, about 19 km by road; San Jose Matulid Parish Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Candating?

    Old Calumpit Station, about 33 km by road; Ang Kabataang Pinuno Ng Macabebe (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Candating?

    Bayanihan Park, about 31 km by road; Glorieta Park (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Candating?

    Start in Candating, visit Pao Falls Baliti Arayat, then Mount Arayat, then Nabao Lake, then Nuestra Señora Dela Merced Parish, then San Jose Matulid Parish Church, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Candating?

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

    Towns near Candating

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