Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ipilan

Ipilan is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 5,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 39 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Mantalingajan (32 km), Tabon Cave Complex (60 km) and Rasa Island (91 km).

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Ipilan at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 5,076
Coordinates
8.8431° N, 117.9033° E
Places within 50 km
125 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ipilan

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

86 churches within 100 km of Ipilan. The closest is Mambalot Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ipilan

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ipilan. The closest is Brgy. Imulnod Brookes Point Palawan (13 km); the best-known is Mount Mantalingajan (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ipilan

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ipilan. The closest is Gardiner Island (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ipilan

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ipilan. The closest is Ignacio Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ipilan

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

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Mosques & dargahs near Ipilan

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ipilan. The closest is Masjid Al-akbar (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ipilan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipilan
  2. 32 km Mount Mantalingajan · viewpoint, Palawan
  3. 18 km Falls 1 · waterfall, Palawan
  4. 1 km Bakbakan Falls · waterfall, Palawan
  5. 7 km Sabsaban Falls · waterfall, Palawan
  6. 23 km El Salvador Falls (top) · waterfall, Palawan
  7. 27 km Back to Ipilan

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    Within 15 km of Ipilan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipilan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3986Mambalot Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2246Brgy. Imulnod Brookes Point Palawan (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves733Gardiner Island (41 km)
    Beaches & coast1632Ignacio Beach (1 km)
    Other attractions1226Our Lady of Guadalupe (10 km)
    Waterfalls816Sabsaban Falls (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1115Masjid Al-akbar (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Calasaguen Mangrove Boardwalk (11 km)
    Caves25Sambanon Cave (47 km)
    Parks33Brooke's Point People's Park (12 km)
    Treks11Matalingajan Traverse (39 km)
    Forts & heritage11Dr. Jose P. Rizal (45 km)
    Museums01National Museum Branch - Quezon (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Tagbung Saing Lake (93 km)

    Ipilan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipilan?

    Sabsaban Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Mount Mantalingajan (viewpoint, about 32 km), Falls 1 (waterfall, about 14 km), Bakbakan Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Ignacio Beach (beach, about 1 km), Irmina Beach (beach, about 1 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipilan?

    Mambalot Church, about 2 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ipilan?

    Brgy. Imulnod Brookes Point Palawan, about 13 km by road; Eco Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ipilan?

    Gardiner Island, about 41 km by road; Bessie Island (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipilan?

    Start in Ipilan, visit Mount Mantalingajan, then Falls 1, then Bakbakan Falls, then Sabsaban Falls, then El Salvador Falls (top), and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipilan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ipilan

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