Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Carcar

Carcar is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 40,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 27 waterfalls, 40 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mercado Heritage House (1 km), Mantayupan Falls (14 km) and Mount Lantoy (21 km).

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Carcar, Philippines
Carcar, Cebu district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Carcar at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 40,739
Coordinates
10.1061° N, 123.6402° E
Places within 50 km
181 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Carcar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Carcar: 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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Waterfalls near Carcar

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is MiniSkirt Falls (12 km); the best-known is Mantayupan Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Carcar

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker (1 km); the best-known is Mercado Heritage House (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Carcar

43 churches within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Carcar

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is Buko Beach (18 km); the best-known is Cebu (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Carcar

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is Mount Lantoy (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Carcar

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Carcar. The closest is Cabilao Island (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Carcar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carcar
  2. 1 km Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish · church, Cebu
  3. 14 km Mantayupan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  4. 14 km Mercado Heritage House · heritage site, Cebu
  5. 1 km Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker · heritage site, Cebu
  6. 1 km Padre Anastacio del Corro Building · heritage site, Cebu
  7. 0 km Back to Carcar

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How to reach Carcar

    All places near Carcar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carcar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2750MiniSkirt Falls (12 km)
    Forts & heritage4046Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker (1 km)
    Churches2643Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2441Buko Beach (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1422Mount Lantoy (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1122Cabilao Island (37 km)
    Caves1218Busay Cave (38 km)
    Museums1313Carcar Museum and Former Dispensary (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Mainit Hot Springs (6 km)
    Temples44Philippine Chinese Spiritual Temple (45 km)
    Other attractions13Cauit Island Lighthouse (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Malubog Dam (37 km)
    Parks23Toledo City Plaza (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chu Un Temple (44 km)

    Carcar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carcar?

    Mercado Heritage House (heritage site, about 1 km), Mantayupan Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish (church, about 1 km), Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Padre Anastacio del Corro Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Carcar Parish Convent (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 27 waterfalls, 40 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Carcar?

    MiniSkirt Falls, about 12 km by road; Mantayupan Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Carcar?

    Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker, about 1 km by road; Padre Anastacio del Corro Building (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Carcar?

    Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carcar?

    Start in Carcar, visit Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish, then Mantayupan Falls, then Mercado Heritage House, then Simbahan Ng Carcar Historical Marker, then Padre Anastacio del Corro Building, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carcar?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Carcar

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