Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cato

Cato is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 4,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 6 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Alaminos Cathedral (45 km), Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (51 km) and Manleluag Hot Spring (53 km).

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Cato at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 4,529
Coordinates
15.8362° N, 119.9151° E
Places within 50 km
41 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cato

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

61 churches within 100 km of Cato. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo Local Ng Tococ (42 km); the best-known is Alaminos Cathedral (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cato

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cato. The closest is Mount Lacapon (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cato

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cato. The closest is Balaki Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cato

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cato. The closest is Dasol Bay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Cato

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

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Forts & heritage near Cato

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cato. The closest is Brmc - Mpsa (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cato
  2. 11 km Dasol Bay · beach, Pangasinan
  3. 7 km Balaki Island · island, Pangasinan
  4. 9 km Pinmayong Falls · waterfall, Zambales
  5. 1 km Tukon Falls · waterfall, Zambales
  6. 5 km Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz · cave, Zambales
  7. 10 km Back to Cato

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How to reach Cato

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches661Iglesia Ni Cristo Local Ng Tococ (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints932Mount Lacapon (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves828Balaki Island (7 km)
    Beaches & coast723Dasol Bay (11 km)
    Waterfalls419Pinmayong Falls (10 km)
    Forts & heritage415Brmc - Mpsa (16 km)
    Caves214Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Manleluag Hot Spring (53 km)
    Museums03Binmaley Museum (54 km)
    Other attractions12Calapaw de Balanon Resort (29 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (62 km)
    Parks01Camiling Municipal Park (70 km)

    Cato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cato?

    Balaki Island (island, about 7 km), Pinmayong Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Tukon Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (cave, about 10 km), Dasol Bay (beach, about 11 km), Brmc - Mpsa (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Cato?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo Local Ng Tococ, about 42 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cato?

    Mount Lacapon, about 19 km by road; Mount Cardoues (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cato?

    Balaki Island, about 7 km by road; Hermana Mayor Island (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cato?

    Start in Cato, visit Dasol Bay, then Balaki Island, then Pinmayong Falls, then Tukon Falls, then Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cato?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cato

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