Abra district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lagayan

Lagayan is a town in Abra district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 60 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Magsingal Church (38 km), Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso (39 km) and St John the Baptist Church (42 km).

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Lagayan, Philippines
Lagayan, Abra district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lagayan at a glance

Location
Abra district, Philippines
Coordinates
17.7208° N, 120.7067° E
Places within 50 km
151 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lagayan

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

74 churches within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Heart of Mary Church Dolores Abra (6 km); the best-known is Magsingal Church (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lagayan

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Nagaparan Danglas Abra (7 km); the best-known is Mount Banti Goolong (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lagayan

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Lagayan

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Lubot Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Lagayan

14 museums within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (16 km); the best-known is Birthplace of Father Burgos (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lagayan

12 caves within 100 km of Lagayan. The closest is Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lagayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lagayan
  2. 9 km Lubot Falls · waterfall, Abra
  3. 13 km Barusibis Falls · waterfall, Abra
  4. 4 km Kaparkan Falls · waterfall, Abra
  5. 13 km Ar-arbis Falls and River Tubing, Lagayan · waterfall, Abra
  6. 22 km Mount Banti Goolong · viewpoint, Abra
  7. 16 km Back to Lagayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lagayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6074Heart of Mary Church Dolores Abra (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3047Nagaparan Danglas Abra (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1427Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (21 km)
    Waterfalls626Lubot Falls (9 km)
    Museums914Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (16 km)
    Caves112Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (37 km)
    Beaches & coast511Pagsanaan Norte (38 km)
    Parks99Tayum Freedom Park (16 km)
    Other attractions78Arcangel Residence (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Cassamata Hill National Park (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Papa Left Dam (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Badoc Island (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Spirity Convent (16 km)
    Temples11Malakneg Temple of Praise (36 km)

    Lagayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lagayan?

    Lubot Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Barusibis Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Ar-arbis Falls and River Tubing, Lagayan (waterfall, about 13 km), Kaparkan Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Mount Banti Goolong (viewpoint, about 16 km), Magsingal Church (church, about 38 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lagayan?

    Heart of Mary Church Dolores Abra, about 6 km by road; Iglesia Filipina Independiente (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lagayan?

    Nagaparan Danglas Abra, about 7 km by road; Mount Sagang (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lagayan?

    Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House, about 21 km by road; Antonio Luna Monument (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lagayan?

    Start in Lagayan, visit Lubot Falls, then Barusibis Falls, then Kaparkan Falls, then Ar-arbis Falls and River Tubing, Lagayan, then Mount Banti Goolong, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lagayan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lagayan

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