Camarines Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Capalonga

Capalonga is a town in Camarines Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 48 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jomalig Island (54 km), Mount Labo (59 km) and Alabat Island (67 km).

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Capalonga, Philippines
Capalonga, Camarines Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capalonga at a glance

Location
Camarines Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,900
Coordinates
14.3306° N, 122.4937° E
Places within 50 km
98
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capalonga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capalonga: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Capalonga

73 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Capalonga. The closest is Jaulo Island (7 km); the best-known is Palumbato Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Capalonga

70 churches within 100 km of Capalonga. The closest is Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Capalonga

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capalonga. The closest is Binawangan Capalonga Camarines Norte (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capalonga

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

  • Mount Alayao · viewpoint · Camarines Norte · ~12 km
  • Mount Cadig · viewpoint · Camarines Norte · ~26 km
  • Mount Labo · viewpoint · Quezon · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Tinawid · viewpoint · Camarines Norte · ~20 km
  • Flat Top · viewpoint · Camarines Norte · ~22 km
  • Camara Hills · viewpoint · Camarines Norte · ~23 km

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Waterfalls near Capalonga

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Capalonga. The closest is Malatap Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Capalonga

5 parks within 100 km of Capalonga. The closest is Bag Angan Farm (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Capalonga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capalonga
  2. 1 km Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr · church, Camarines Norte
  3. 23 km Palumbato Island · island, Camarines Norte
  4. 35 km Malatap Falls · waterfall, Camarines Norte
  5. 24 km Mount Cadig · viewpoint, Camarines Norte
  6. 16 km Mount Alayao · viewpoint, Camarines Norte
  7. 12 km Back to Capalonga

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How to reach Capalonga

    All places near Capalonga by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capalonga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1473Jaulo Island (7 km)
    Churches4870Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1636Binawangan Capalonga Camarines Norte (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1116Mount Alayao (12 km)
    Waterfalls110Malatap Falls (28 km)
    Other attractions36Locale of San Pedro (22 km)
    Parks45Bag Angan Farm (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Apat Island (52 km)
    Forts & heritage14Manipulation Strain Munitions Facility (28 km)
    Caves02Kwebang Lampas (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Bigwangan Lake (55 km)

    Capalonga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capalonga?

    Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (church, about 1 km), Mount Alayao (viewpoint, about 12 km), Palumbato Island (island, about 23 km), Binawangan Capalonga Camarines Norte (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Capalonga Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 48 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Capalonga?

    Jaulo Island, about 7 km by road; Entrance Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Capalonga?

    Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Capalonga?

    Binawangan Capalonga Camarines Norte, about 1 km by road; Capalonga Lighthouse (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capalonga?

    Start in Capalonga, visit Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, then Palumbato Island, then Malatap Falls, then Mount Cadig, then Mount Alayao, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capalonga?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Capalonga

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