Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Eraan

Eraan is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 5,262 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 44 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mount Mantalingajan (34 km), Tabon Cave Complex (48 km) and Mount Victoria (93 km).

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Eraan at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 5,262
Coordinates
9.0629° N, 117.7016° E
Places within 50 km
129 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Eraan

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

80 churches within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is Peñafrancia Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eraan

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is Mount Eran Quoin (5 km); the best-known is Mount Mantalingajan (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Eraan

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is RN Princesa Palm Beach (7 km); the best-known is Tarumpitao Point (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Eraan

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is Malapackun Island (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Eraan

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is Diversion Dam (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Eraan

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Eraan. The closest is Ransang Mosque (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eraan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 167 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eraan
  2. 10 km Tarumpitao Point · beach, Palawan
  3. 9 km Diversion Dam · dam, Palawan
  4. 13 km Waterfall Peak · peak, Palawan
  5. 12 km Mount Mantalingajan · viewpoint, Palawan
  6. 75 km Tabon Cave Complex · cave, Palawan
  7. 48 km Back to Eraan

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How to reach Eraan

    All places near Eraan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eraan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4480Peñafrancia Chapel (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2248Mount Eran Quoin (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2031RN Princesa Palm Beach (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves631Malapackun Island (33 km)
    Other attractions724Our Lady of Guadalupe (31 km)
    Waterfalls716Diversion Dam (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1114Ransang Mosque (30 km)
    Caves35Tabon Cave Complex (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Calasaguen Mangrove Boardwalk (45 km)
    Parks23Brooke's Point People's Park (43 km)
    Forts & heritage11Dr. Jose P. Rizal (9 km)
    Treks11Matalingajan Traverse (39 km)
    Museums11National Museum Branch - Quezon (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Tagbung Saing Lake (87 km)

    Eraan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eraan?

    Tarumpitao Point (beach, about 10 km), Diversion Dam (dam, about 10 km), Mount Mantalingajan (viewpoint, about 34 km), Waterfall Peak (peak, about 23 km), Tabon Cave Complex (cave, about 48 km), El Salvador Falls (top) (waterfall, about 30 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Eraan?

    Peñafrancia Chapel, about 6 km by road; Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eraan?

    Mount Eran Quoin, about 5 km by road; Mt. Palikpikan (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Eraan?

    RN Princesa Palm Beach, about 7 km by road; Bodj's Place (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eraan?

    Start in Eraan, visit Tarumpitao Point, then Diversion Dam, then Waterfall Peak, then Mount Mantalingajan, then Tabon Cave Complex, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eraan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Eraan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eraan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.