Isabela district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ilagan

Ilagan is a town in Isabela district, Philippines, home to about 72,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 120 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (14 km), Gamu Church (16 km) and San Pablo Church (44 km).

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Ilagan, Philippines
Ilagan, Isabela district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ilagan at a glance

Location
Isabela district, Philippines
Population
about 72,363
Coordinates
17.1485° N, 121.8892° E
Places within 50 km
168 (3 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Ilagan

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Churches near Ilagan

130 churches within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is Adoration Chapel (1 km); the best-known is Gamu Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilagan

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is Andres Bonifacio Park (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ilagan

13 parks within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is Rizal Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Ilagan

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is Tulap Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Ilagan

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is Dicotcotan Beach, Palanan (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Ilagan

9 caves within 100 km of Ilagan. The closest is MCGI Maconacon (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ilagan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilagan
  2. 1 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Isabela
  3. 13 km National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang · mosque or dargah, Isabela
  4. 3 km Gamu Church · church, Isabela
  5. 6 km Gamu Cathedral · church, Isabela
  6. 7 km Iglesia Ni Kristo · church, Isabela
  7. 3 km Back to Ilagan

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How to reach Ilagan

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    Within 15 km of Ilagan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ilagan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches120130Adoration Chapel (1 km)
    Other attractions1719Japanese War Tunnel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints518Andres Bonifacio Park (4 km)
    Parks1313Rizal Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls113Tulap Falls (31 km)
    Beaches & coast210Dicotcotan Beach, Palanan (23 km)
    Caves09MCGI Maconacon (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Fuyot Springs National Park (11 km)
    Museums35City of Ilagan Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Estagno Island (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Marabulig Creek (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Barangay Union (27 km)
    Forts & heritage11Cauayan District Hospital (Old Building) (36 km)

    Ilagan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilagan?

    National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Gamu Church (church, about 16 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Kristo (church, about 3 km), Gamu Cathedral (church, about 10 km), Fuyot Springs National Park (national park, about 11 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 120 churches, 17 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilagan?

    Adoration Chapel, about 1 km by road; Saint Ferdinand Co-Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilagan?

    Andres Bonifacio Park, about 4 km by road; Mount Moises (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ilagan?

    Rizal Park, about 1 km by road; Queen Isabela Skypark (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilagan?

    Start in Ilagan, visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang, then Gamu Church, then Gamu Cathedral, then Iglesia Ni Kristo, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilagan?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Ilagan

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