Aklan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Jaena

Jaena is a town in Aklan district, Philippines, home to about 4,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 6 churches and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Manduyog Hill (32 km), Mount Nangtud (34 km) and Aklan Freedom Shrine (40 km).

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Jaena at a glance

Location
Aklan district, Philippines
Population
about 4,272
Coordinates
11.4167° N, 122.4000° E
Places within 50 km
93 (4 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 Jaena

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jaena

113 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jaena. The closest is Mount Pula (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Jaena

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

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Churches near Jaena

29 churches within 100 km of Jaena. The closest is First Fundamental Baptist Church of Balete (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jaena

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jaena. The closest is Balete Aklan Old Town Hall (20 km); the best-known is Aklan Freedom Shrine (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Jaena

20 caves within 100 km of Jaena. The closest is Sohoton Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Jaena

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Jaena. The closest is Tabon Island (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Jaena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jaena
  2. 11 km Mount Pula · viewpoint, Capiz
  3. 14 km Mount Nacuron · viewpoint, Aklan
  4. 18 km Mount Nangtud · viewpoint, Capiz
  5. 54 km Manduyog Hill · hill, Aklan
  6. 18 km Mount Linuisan · viewpoint, Aklan
  7. 14 km Back to Jaena

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jaena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43113Mount Pula (11 km)
    Waterfalls1033Pangilatan Falls (16 km)
    Churches629First Fundamental Baptist Church of Balete (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1027Balete Aklan Old Town Hall (20 km)
    Caves720Sohoton Cave (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1018Tabon Island (24 km)
    Beaches & coast26Gugma Beach (31 km)
    Parks14Pastrana Park (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bakhawan Eco-Park (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Marugo Dam (27 km)
    Museums13Culasi Museum & Library (47 km)
    Other attractions12Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue (48 km)
    Temples01Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (100 km)

    Jaena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jaena?

    Mount Pula (viewpoint, about 11 km), Manduyog Hill (hill, about 32 km), Mount Nangtud (viewpoint, about 34 km), Mount Linuisan (viewpoint, about 14 km), Mount Nacuron (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Ilijan (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 6 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jaena?

    Mount Pula, about 11 km by road; Mount Linuisan (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Jaena?

    Pangilatan Falls, about 16 km by road; Agtughangin Falls (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jaena?

    First Fundamental Baptist Church of Balete, about 19 km by road; Devotion Chapel (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jaena?

    Start in Jaena, visit Mount Pula, then Mount Nacuron, then Mount Nangtud, then Manduyog Hill, then Mount Linuisan, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jaena?

    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 Jaena

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jaena’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.