Baluarte Falls/SangbayBirthplace of Father BurgosHeroes Hill National ParkMagsingal ChurchMindoro BeachVigan Gap South Shoulder
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Fuerte

Fuerte is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines of about 2,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 51 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Baluarte Falls/Sangbay, Birthplace of Father Burgos and Vigan Cathedral.

17.5342° N, 120.3695° EPop. 2,558

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Within 30 km140 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see22
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Baluarte Falls/Sangbay, waterfall near Fuerte
Must-see

Baluarte Falls/Sangbay

Waterfall · 3 km

Birthplace of Father Burgos, museum near Fuerte
Must-see

Birthplace of Father Burgos

Museum · 6 km

Vigan Cathedral, church near Fuerte
Must-see

Vigan Cathedral

Church · 6 km

Places near Fuerte by type

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One day from Fuerte

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fuerte
  2. Heroes Hill National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  3. Vigan Gap South Shoulderviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Magsingal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Birthplace of Father Burgosmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mindoro Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fuerte
Today’s loopFuerteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fuerte?

Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (waterfall, about 3 km), Birthplace of Father Burgos (museum, about 6 km), Vigan Cathedral (church, about 6 km), Plaza Salcedo (park, about 6 km), Saint Augustine Parish Church (church, about 7 km), Heroes Hill National Park (national park, about 13 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Fuerte?

Pandan United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Lokal Ng Pandan, Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fuerte?

Baluarte Marker, about 2 km by road; Mira Hills Watch Tower (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fuerte?

Start in Fuerte, visit Heroes Hill National Park, then Vigan Gap South Shoulder, then Magsingal Church, then Birthplace of Father Burgos, then Mindoro Beach, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.