Camarines Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Larap

Larap is a town in Camarines Norte district, Philippines, home to about 4,329 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 64 churches, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Labo (44 km), Bicol Natural Park (65 km) and Jomalig Island (68 km).

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Larap at a glance

Location
Camarines Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 4,329
Coordinates
14.2990° N, 122.6504° E
Places within 50 km
146 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Larap

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Churches near Larap

67 churches within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Parish of St. Roch (1 km); the best-known is Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Larap

63 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Calambayanga Island (2 km); the best-known is Palumbato Island (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Larap

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Pagasa Beach (6 km); the best-known is Paracale Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Larap

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Camara Hills (24 km); the best-known is Mount Labo (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Larap

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Malatap Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Larap

5 parks within 100 km of Larap. The closest is Jose Panganiban Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Larap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 156 km on the road.

  1. Start in Larap
  2. 19 km Paracale Beach · beach, Camarines Norte
  3. 38 km Mount Labo · viewpoint, Quezon
  4. 31 km Malatap Falls · waterfall, Camarines Norte
  5. 28 km Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr · church, Camarines Norte
  6. 23 km Palumbato Island · island, Camarines Norte
  7. 17 km Back to Larap

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Larap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6467Parish of St. Roch (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2863Calambayanga Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2438Pagasa Beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1213Camara Hills (24 km)
    Waterfalls59Malatap Falls (19 km)
    Other attractions77Locale of San Pedro (11 km)
    Parks55Jose Panganiban Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage13Manipulation Strain Munitions Facility (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Apat Island (62 km)
    Caves03Banga Caves (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Bigwangan Lake (70 km)

    Larap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Larap?

    Palumbato Island (island, about 17 km), Paracale Beach (beach, about 19 km), Malatap Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (church, about 22 km), Mount Labo (viewpoint, about 44 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 24 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Larap?

    Parish of St. Roch, about 1 km by road; Coramdeo Christian Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Larap?

    Calambayanga Island, about 2 km by road; Palita Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Larap?

    Pagasa Beach, about 6 km by road; Gumaus Paracale Camarines Norte (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Larap?

    Start in Larap, visit Paracale Beach, then Mount Labo, then Malatap Falls, then Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Black Nazarene of Capalonga and Parish of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, then Palumbato Island, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Larap?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

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