Tarlac district, Philippines

Places to visit near Capas

Capas is a town in Tarlac district, Philippines, home to about 72,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 16 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tarlac Cathedral (22 km), DZTC Transmitter (23 km) and Bayanihan Park (23 km).

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Capas, Philippines
Capas, Tarlac district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capas at a glance

Location
Tarlac district, Philippines
Population
about 72,070
Coordinates
15.3312° N, 120.5898° E
Places within 50 km
30 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capas

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

48 churches within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Capas First Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Capas

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Death March KM 106 (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capas

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Mount Arayat (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capas

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Capas National Shrine (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capas

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Nabao Lake (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Capas

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capas. The closest is Subic Bay (90 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Capas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capas
  2. 1 km Capas First Baptist Church · church, Tarlac
  3. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo-Local Ng Capas · church, Tarlac
  4. 2 km Immaculate Conception Parish Church · church, Tarlac
  5. 23 km Tarlac Cathedral · church, Tarlac
  6. 20 km Death March KM 106 · heritage site, Tarlac
  7. 2 km Back to Capas

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How to reach Capas

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1648Capas First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage337Death March KM 106 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Mount Arayat (27 km)
    Other attractions26DZTC Transmitter (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Capas National Shrine (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Nabao Lake (36 km)
    Beaches & coast03Subic Bay (90 km)
    Parks11Bayanihan Park (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (27 km)
    Museums11Museum of Angeles City (27 km)

    Capas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capas?

    Capas First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo-Local Ng Capas (church, about 1 km), Tarlac Cathedral (church, about 22 km), Death March KM 106 (heritage site, about 2 km), Immaculate Conception Parish Church (church, about 2 km), DZTC Transmitter (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Capas?

    Capas First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo-Local Ng Capas (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capas?

    Death March KM 106, about 2 km by road; Capas Concentration Camp (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capas?

    Mount Arayat, about 27 km by road; Mount Pinatubo (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capas?

    Start in Capas, visit Capas First Baptist Church, then Iglesia Ni Cristo-Local Ng Capas, then Immaculate Conception Parish Church, then Tarlac Cathedral, then Death March KM 106, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capas?

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

    Towns near Capas

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