Marinduque district, Philippines

Places to visit near Laylay

Laylay is a town in Marinduque district, Philippines, home to about 2,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches, 4 beaches & coast and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Boac Cathedral (3 km), Tres Reyes Lighthouse (30 km) and Mount Malindig (38 km).

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Laylay at a glance

Location
Marinduque district, Philippines
Population
about 2,718
Coordinates
13.4391° N, 121.8202° E
Places within 50 km
36 (4 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 Laylay

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Laylay

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Laylay. The closest is Atta Island (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Laylay

34 churches within 100 km of Laylay. The closest is Boac Cathedral (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Laylay

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laylay. The closest is San Andres Islands (18 km); the best-known is Tres Reyes Lighthouse (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Laylay

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laylay. The closest is Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Laylay

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laylay

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laylay. The closest is Cogon Covered Ridge (28 km); the best-known is Mount Malindig (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Laylay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laylay
  2. 1 km Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) · heritage site, Marinduque
  3. 2 km Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko · heritage site, Marinduque
  4. 1 km National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum · museum, Marinduque
  5. 1 km Boac Cathedral · church, Marinduque
  6. 5 km Tarug Caves · cave, Marinduque
  7. 7 km Back to Laylay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laylay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1437Atta Island (14 km)
    Churches234Boac Cathedral (3 km)
    Beaches & coast434San Andres Islands (18 km)
    Forts & heritage323Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) (1 km)
    Waterfalls413Paadjao Falls (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints212Cogon Covered Ridge (28 km)
    Other attractions311Kilometer Zero (2 km)
    Caves29Tarug Caves (7 km)
    Museums17National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Makulapnit Water Reservoir (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Mangrove (64 km)

    Laylay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laylay?

    Boac Cathedral (church, about 3 km), Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984) (heritage site, about 1 km), Kilometer Zero (attraction, about 2 km), Marinduque Provincial Capitol (attraction, about 2 km), Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko (heritage site, about 3 km), National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum (museum, about 3 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches, 4 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Laylay?

    Atta Island, about 14 km by road; Hidalgo Island (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Laylay?

    Boac Cathedral, about 3 km by road; St. Joseph Parish Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Laylay?

    San Andres Islands, about 18 km by road; Tres Reyes Lighthouse (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laylay?

    Start in Laylay, visit Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984), then Maharlikang Tahanan Ni Kapitan Piroko, then National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum, then Boac Cathedral, then Tarug Caves, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laylay?

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

    Towns near Laylay

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