Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dingras

Dingras is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines, home to about 6,866 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 101 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Marcos Mausoleum (19 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (19 km) and Paoay Church (24 km).

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Dingras, Philippines
Dingras, Ilocos Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dingras at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 6,866
Coordinates
18.1032° N, 120.6967° E
Places within 50 km
211 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dingras

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Churches near Dingras

108 churches within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Dingras Church Ruins (1 km); the best-known is Paoay Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dingras

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Teofilo Yldefonso (9 km); the best-known is Marcos Mausoleum (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dingras

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Karingking Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Dingras

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Twin Island Beach House (19 km); the best-known is Beach Area (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Dingras

17 museums within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (1 km); the best-known is Ferdinand Marcos Birthplace (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dingras

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dingras. The closest is Apayao Mountain (4 km); the best-known is Mount Sicapoo (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Dingras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dingras
  2. 6 km Amazing Grace Community Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  3. 20 km Paoay Sand Dune · lake, Ilocos Norte
  4. 10 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  5. 5 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  6. 1 km Marcos Mausoleum · tomb, Ilocos Norte
  7. 19 km Back to Dingras

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    Within 15 km of Dingras

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dingras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101108Dingras Church Ruins (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3548Teofilo Yldefonso (9 km)
    Waterfalls1022Karingking Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast919Twin Island Beach House (19 km)
    Museums1217Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints517Apayao Mountain (4 km)
    Parks1617Rizal Park (1 km)
    Other attractions910Marcos Home (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Museo Vivo de Ilocos (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Sabo Dam, Carasi (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Monroe Island (26 km)
    Caves04Makagutogot Cave and Rock Formation (74 km)
    Buddhist sites11Capuchin Monastery (21 km)

    Dingras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dingras?

    Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 19 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 19 km), Paoay Church (church, about 24 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 26 km), Amazing Grace Community Church (church, about 6 km), La Paz Sand Dunes (attraction, about 27 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 9 beaches & coast, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Dingras?

    Dingras Church Ruins, about 1 km by road; Saint Joseph Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dingras?

    Teofilo Yldefonso, about 9 km by road; Jose Rizal Monument (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Dingras?

    Karingking Falls, about 15 km by road; Dingras Madongan FALLS (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dingras?

    Start in Dingras, visit Amazing Grace Community Church, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Marcos Mausoleum, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dingras?

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

    Towns near Dingras

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