Ilocos Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Candon

Candon is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines, home to about 11,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 10 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 1 caves. The must-see places are San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (1 km), Mount Tirad (26 km) and Heroes Hill National Park (38 km).

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Candon, Philippines
Candon, Ilocos Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Candon at a glance

Location
Ilocos Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 11,236
Coordinates
17.1947° N, 120.4517° E
Places within 50 km
34 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Candon

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Waterfalls near Candon

42 waterfalls within 100 km of Candon. The closest is Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Candon

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Candon. The closest is Mount Tirad (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Candon

28 churches within 100 km of Candon. The closest is San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Candon

18 caves within 100 km of Candon. The closest is Bantay Abot Cave (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Candon

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Candon. The closest is Gregorio Del Pilar Shrine (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Candon

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Candon. The closest is Lidlidda Protected Landscape (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Candon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Candon
  2. 1 km San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church · church, Ilocos Sur
  3. 4 km Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio · waterfall, Ilocos Sur
  4. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Ilocos Sur
  5. 26 km Mount Tirad · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  6. 15 km Kinbandiw Falls · waterfall, Ilocos Sur
  7. 13 km Back to Candon

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How to reach Candon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Candon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1042Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints741Mount Tirad (26 km)
    Churches628San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (1 km)
    Caves118Bantay Abot Cave (34 km)
    Forts & heritage413Gregorio Del Pilar Shrine (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Lidlidda Protected Landscape (14 km)
    Beaches & coast111Suso Beach (23 km)
    Museums011Crisologo Museum (53 km)
    Parks03Plaza Salcedo (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Busilac River (42 km)
    Other attractions02Camp Spencer (54 km)
    Temples02Shri Guru Nanak Niwas Temple (78 km)

    Candon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Candon?

    San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (waterfall, about 4 km), Mount Tirad (viewpoint, about 26 km), Kinbandiw Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Lidlidda Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 10 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 1 cave, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Candon?

    Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio, about 4 km by road; Kinbandiw Falls (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Candon?

    Mount Tirad, about 26 km by road; Mount Tapao (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Candon?

    San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Candon?

    Start in Candon, visit San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, then Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Mount Tirad, then Kinbandiw Falls, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Candon?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Candon

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