Ifugao district, Philippines

Places to visit near Hapao

Hapao is a town in Ifugao district, Philippines, home to about 2,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 waterfalls, 9 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Polis (13 km), Mount Abao (15 km) and Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (17 km).

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Hapao at a glance

Location
Ifugao district, Philippines
Population
about 2,188
Coordinates
16.8797° N, 121.0160° E
Places within 50 km
91 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hapao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hapao: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hapao

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Mount Polis (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Hapao

56 waterfalls within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Hungduan Weir Final (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Hapao

45 churches within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Abatan Lutheran Church (27 km); the best-known is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hapao

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Hapao

23 caves within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Alab (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hapao

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hapao. The closest is Hungduan Rice Terraces (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hapao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hapao
  2. 1 km Hungduan Rice Terraces · nature spot, Ifugao
  3. 13 km Mount Polis · viewpoint, Ifugao
  4. 28 km Mount Data National Park · national park, Benguet
  5. 12 km Mount Abao · viewpoint, Mountain Province
  6. 23 km Kiangan War Memorial Shrine · monument, Ifugao
  7. 17 km Back to Hapao

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hapao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2791Mount Polis (13 km)
    Waterfalls2556Hungduan Weir Final (9 km)
    Churches945Abatan Lutheran Church (27 km)
    Forts & heritage326Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (17 km)
    Caves1423Alab (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Hungduan Rice Terraces (1 km)
    Museums614Coldileran Culture Museum (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Dubung Lake (56 km)
    Parks14Benguet–Kōchi Sisterhood Park (49 km)
    Other attractions04Balukbok Spring (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Busilac River (81 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (85 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (86 km)

    Hapao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hapao?

    Mount Polis (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mount Abao (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (monument, about 17 km), Hungduan Rice Terraces (nature spot, about 1 km), Mount Data National Park (national park, about 23 km), Coldileran Culture Museum (museum, about 7 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 waterfalls, 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 14 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hapao?

    Mount Polis, about 13 km by road; Mount Abao (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hapao?

    Hungduan Weir Final, about 9 km by road; Jappah Waterfalls (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hapao?

    Abatan Lutheran Church, about 27 km by road; Faith Assembly of God (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hapao?

    Start in Hapao, visit Hungduan Rice Terraces, then Mount Polis, then Mount Data National Park, then Mount Abao, then Kiangan War Memorial Shrine, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hapao?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hapao

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