Quezon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Candelaria

Candelaria is a town in Quezon district, Philippines, home to about 60,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 23 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beaches & coast and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mount Mayabobo (7 km), Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (14 km) and Arguelles Ancestral House (14 km).

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Candelaria, Philippines
Candelaria, Quezon district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Candelaria at a glance

Location
Quezon district, Philippines
Population
about 60,881
Coordinates
13.9311° N, 121.4233° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Candelaria

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

63 churches within 100 km of Candelaria. The closest is Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Candelaria

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

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Beaches & coast near Candelaria

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Candelaria. The closest is Tayabas Bay (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Candelaria

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Candelaria. The closest is Tikob Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Candelaria

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Candelaria. The closest is Mamala Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Candelaria

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Candelaria. The closest is Grotto (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Candelaria

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Candelaria
  2. 7 km Mount Mayabobo · viewpoint, Quezon
  3. 10 km Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church · church, Quezon
  4. 15 km Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape · nature spot, Laguna
  5. 7 km Mount San Cristobal · viewpoint, Laguna
  6. 22 km Tikob Lake · lake, Quezon
  7. 16 km Back to Candelaria

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How to reach Candelaria

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Candelaria by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2363Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Mount Mayabobo (7 km)
    Other attractions713Arguelles Ancestral House (14 km)
    Beaches & coast111Tayabas Bay (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Tikob Lake (16 km)
    Waterfalls210Mamala Falls (21 km)
    Forts & heritage18Grotto (31 km)
    Museums26UPLB Museum of Natural History (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (20 km)
    Parks05People's Park in the Sky (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Cagbalete Island (73 km)

    Candelaria: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Candelaria?

    Mount Mayabobo (viewpoint, about 7 km), Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (church, about 14 km), Arguelles Ancestral House (attraction, about 14 km), Tikob Lake (lake, about 16 km), Mount San Cristobal (viewpoint, about 19 km), Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 1 beach, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Candelaria?

    Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, about 14 km by road; San Pablo Cathedral (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Candelaria?

    Mount Mayabobo, about 7 km by road; Mount San Cristobal (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Candelaria?

    Tayabas Bay, about 42 km by road; Malabrigo Lighthouse (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Candelaria?

    Start in Candelaria, visit Mount Mayabobo, then Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, then Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape, then Mount San Cristobal, then Tikob Lake, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Candelaria?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Candelaria

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