Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Iba

Iba is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 26,935 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Iba (26 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (27 km) and Lake Pinatubo (56 km).

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Iba, Philippines
Iba, Zambales district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iba at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 26,935
Coordinates
15.3276° N, 119.9780° E
Places within 50 km
52 (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 Iba

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

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Mount Patugo (13 km); the best-known is Mount Iba (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Iba

67 churches within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Iba

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Palauig Lighthouse (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Iba

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Iba

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Sta. Barbara Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Iba

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Iba. The closest is Matalvis Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Iba

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 Iba
  2. 1 km Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker · heritage site, Zambales
  3. 2 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Zambales
  4. 3 km Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD · church, Zambales
  5. 28 km Mount Iba · viewpoint, Zambales
  6. 24 km Sta. Barbara Falls · waterfall, Zambales
  7. 3 km Back to Iba

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How to reach Iba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3577Mount Patugo (13 km)
    Churches467Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km)
    Beaches & coast327Palauig Lighthouse (17 km)
    Forts & heritage126Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (1 km)
    Waterfalls425Sta. Barbara Falls (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves416Matalvis Island (23 km)
    Museums08Ramon Magsaysay Heritage House (62 km)
    Other attractions16Calapaw de Balanon Resort (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Trebor Hill Nature Park (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Pinatubo (56 km)
    Parks03Camiling Municipal Park (77 km)
    Caves02Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (62 km)
    Treks01Pundaquit - Anawangin Trail (61 km)

    Iba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iba?

    Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 2 km), Sta. Barbara Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (church, about 5 km), Mount Iba (viewpoint, about 26 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 1 fort, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iba?

    Mount Patugo, about 13 km by road; Mount Munti (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Iba?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 2 km by road; Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Iba?

    Palauig Lighthouse, about 17 km by road; Liwliwa Beach (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iba?

    Start in Iba, visit Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD, then Mount Iba, then Sta. Barbara Falls, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iba?

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

    Towns near Iba

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