Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Capandanan

Capandanan is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 2,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 38 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Balungao (14 km), Urdaneta Philippines Temple (15 km) and Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (17 km).

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Capandanan at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,462
Coordinates
15.9594° N, 120.6952° E
Places within 50 km
77 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capandanan

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Churches near Capandanan

91 churches within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Iglesia Filipina Independiente (12 km); the best-known is Urdaneta Philippines Temple (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capandanan

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Mount Balungao (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Capandanan

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Capandanan

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Maranum Falls, Batchelor East, Natividad (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Capandanan

13 museums within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capandanan

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capandanan. The closest is Baguio Botanical Garden (64 km); the best-known is Manleluag Hot Spring (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Capandanan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capandanan
  2. 23 km Mount Amorong · viewpoint, Pangasinan
  3. 17 km Mount Balungao · viewpoint, Pangasinan
  4. 17 km Urdaneta Philippines Temple · church, Pangasinan
  5. 19 km Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary · church, Pangasinan
  6. 13 km Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument · monument, Pangasinan
  7. 17 km Back to Capandanan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capandanan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3891Iglesia Filipina Independiente (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1369Mount Balungao (14 km)
    Forts & heritage839Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (17 km)
    Waterfalls1124Maranum Falls, Batchelor East, Natividad (21 km)
    Museums113Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (42 km)
    Other attractions19Dzrd 981 (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Baguio Botanical Garden (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17San Roque Dam (26 km)
    Parks05Camiling Municipal Park (53 km)
    Beaches & coast24San Fabian Beach (47 km)
    Caves14Aran Caves (48 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (46 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (65 km)

    Capandanan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capandanan?

    Mount Balungao (viewpoint, about 14 km), Urdaneta Philippines Temple (church, about 15 km), Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (monument, about 17 km), Mount Amorong (viewpoint, about 23 km), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (church, about 30 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente (church, about 12 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Capandanan?

    Iglesia Filipina Independiente, about 12 km by road; Cathedral of Saint Anthony of Padua (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capandanan?

    Mount Balungao, about 14 km by road; Mount Amorong (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capandanan?

    Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, about 17 km by road; Pozorrubio: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capandanan?

    Start in Capandanan, visit Mount Amorong, then Mount Balungao, then Urdaneta Philippines Temple, then Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, then Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capandanan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Capandanan

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