Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Laur

Laur is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 19,206 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 18 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are DWNE Transmitter (13 km), Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (21 km) and Gabaldon Falls (28 km).

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Laur, Philippines
Laur, Nueva Ecija district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Laur at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 19,206
Coordinates
15.5865° N, 121.1834° E
Places within 50 km
61 (7 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 Laur

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Churches near Laur

83 churches within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Divine Mercy Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laur

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Mount Mapait (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Laur

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Gabaldon Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Laur

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Cabanatuan American Memorial (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Laur

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Dupinga River Bath (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laur

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laur. The closest is Aurora Memorial National Park (23 km); the best-known is Minalungao National Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Laur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 175 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laur
  2. 28 km Gabaldon Falls · waterfall, Nueva Ecija
  3. 36 km Minalungao National Park · national park, Nueva Ecija
  4. 29 km Mount Mapait · viewpoint, Nueva Ecija
  5. 7 km Divine Mercy Chapel · church, Nueva Ecija
  6. 36 km Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral · church, Nueva Ecija
  7. 39 km Back to Laur

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How to reach Laur

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1883Divine Mercy Chapel (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1240Mount Mapait (13 km)
    Waterfalls1030Gabaldon Falls (28 km)
    Forts & heritage1126Cabanatuan American Memorial (21 km)
    Beaches & coast114Dupinga River Bath (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Aurora Memorial National Park (23 km)
    Caves18Lamao Caves (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Pantabangan Dam (33 km)
    Museums06National Museum of the Philippines – Baler (55 km)
    Other attractions34DWNE Transmitter (13 km)
    Parks03Maria Cristina Park (81 km)

    Laur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laur?

    DWNE Transmitter (attraction, about 13 km), Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (monument, about 21 km), Gabaldon Falls (waterfall, about 28 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 30 km), Divine Mercy Chapel (church, about 12 km), Mount Mapait (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Laur?

    Divine Mercy Chapel, about 12 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laur?

    Mount Mapait, about 13 km by road; Dalumpa Peak (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Laur?

    Gabaldon Falls, about 28 km by road; Banay Banay Falls (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laur?

    Start in Laur, visit Gabaldon Falls, then Minalungao National Park, then Mount Mapait, then Divine Mercy Chapel, then Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laur?

    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 Laur

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