Abra district, Philippines
Places to visit near Licuan
Licuan is a town in Abra district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 5 waterfalls and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ambalatungan (48 km), Binuluan (49 km) and Mount Alchan (50 km).

Licuan at a glance
- Location
- Abra district, Philippines
- Coordinates
- 17.6089° N, 120.9059° E
- Places within 50 km
- 100 (3 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 Licuan
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Licuan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Catholic ChurchChurches · AbraNotable
- Lubot FallsWaterfalls · AbraNotable
- AmbalatunganHills · KalingaMust-see
- BinuluanHills · KalingaMust-see
- Barusibis FallsWaterfalls · AbraNotable
- Kaparkan FallsWaterfalls · AbraNotable
- Mount AlchanHills · KalingaMust-see
- Mount PultocHills · Abra
- Mount SicapooHills · ApayaoMust-see
- Pacoc, LacubHills · Abra
- Mount CalaoHills · Abra
- Cassamata Hill National ParkWildlife · AbraNotable
More places near Licuan
- Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House · fort · Abra · ~38 km
- Poblacion, Malibcong · sanctuary · Abra · ~13 km
- Mount Agapang · viewpoint · Abra · ~13 km
- Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park · sanctuary · Kalinga · ~39 km
- Mount Madocay · viewpoint · Abra · ~15 km
- Sleeping Beauty Mountain · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ar-arbis Falls and River Tubing, Lagayan · waterfall · Abra · ~41 km
- Tumuyok Falls · waterfall · Kalinga · ~41 km
- Mount Nonan · viewpoint · Abra · ~16 km
- Mount Bumalayak · viewpoint · Abra · ~16 km
- Mount Tumalpuc · viewpoint · Abra · ~16 km
- Mount Banti Goolong · viewpoint · Abra · ~42 km
Things to see near Licuan, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Licuan
75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Mount Pultoc (8 km); the best-known is Ambalatungan (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ambalatungan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~48 km · Must-see
- Binuluan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Alchan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mount Pultoc · viewpoint · Abra · ~8 km
- Mount Sicapoo · viewpoint · Apayao · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pacoc, Lacub · viewpoint · Abra · ~11 km
Churches near Licuan
47 churches within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Catholic Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- Catholic Church · church · Abra · ~7 km
- Magsingal Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~64 km · Must-see
- Saint Augustine Parish Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~68 km · Must-see
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Abra · ~23 km
- Lagangilang Branch · church · Abra · ~23 km
- Vigan Cathedral · church · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Licuan
30 waterfalls within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Lubot Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Lubot Falls · waterfall · Abra · ~22 km
- Barusibis Falls · waterfall · Abra · ~29 km
- Kaparkan Falls · waterfall · Abra · ~29 km
- Ar-arbis Falls and River Tubing, Lagayan · waterfall · Abra · ~41 km
- Tumuyok Falls · waterfall · Kalinga · ~41 km
- Baluarte Falls/Sangbay · waterfall · Ilocos Sur · ~70 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Licuan
24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (38 km). Best time: october to february.
- Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House · fort · Abra · ~38 km
- Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · fort · Ilocos Norte · ~77 km · Must-see
- Marcos Mausoleum · fort · Ilocos Norte · ~77 km · Must-see
- Church of Narvacan · fort · Ilocos Sur · ~63 km
- Gregorio Aglipay Shrine · fort · Ilocos Norte · ~68 km
- Donato Ancestral House · fort · Ilocos Sur · ~68 km
Museums near Licuan
16 museums within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (33 km); the best-known is Birthplace of Father Burgos (69 km). Best time: year-round.
- Birthplace of Father Burgos · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
- Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts · museum · Abra · ~33 km
- Calle Crisologo · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km
- Crisologo Museum · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km
- Burgos Museum · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km
- National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km
Caves near Licuan
12 caves within 100 km of Licuan. The closest is Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (60 km). Best time: year-round.
- Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo · cave · Ilocos Sur · ~60 km
- Bantay Abot Cave · cave · Ilocos Sur · ~64 km
- Baey Chalit Cave · cave · Mountain Province · ~66 km
- Ngilin Cave · cave · Mountain Province · ~68 km
- Underground River · cave · Mountain Province · ~73 km
- Crystal Cave · cave · Mountain Province · ~74 km
A one-day trip from Licuan
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 166 km on the road.
- Start in Licuan
- 29 km Barusibis Falls · waterfall, Abra
- 13 km Lubot Falls · waterfall, Abra
- 68 km Binuluan · viewpoint, Kalinga
- 2 km Ambalatungan · viewpoint, Kalinga
- 47 km Catholic Church · church, Abra
- 7 km Back to Licuan
Plan a longer trip from Licuan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Licuan
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How to reach Licuan
All places near Licuan by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Mount Bagbag · viewpoint · Abra · ~17 km
- Duldulao Park · park · Abra · ~17 km
- Mount Ticmo · viewpoint · Abra · ~17 km
- Apao Rolling Hills · viewpoint · Abra · ~18 km
- Mount Balac · viewpoint · Abra · ~19 km
- Mount Madimlong · viewpoint · Abra · ~20 km
- Mount Manago · viewpoint · Abra · ~20 km
- Mount Balutictic · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~21 km
- Mount Gumalayan · viewpoint · Abra · ~21 km
- Mount Buagan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~22 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Abra · ~23 km
- Lagangilang Branch · church · Abra · ~23 km
- Mount Pugao · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~24 km
- Mount Panogaan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~24 km
- Pym Sal-lapadan · church · Abra · ~24 km
- Palayan View Deck · viewpoint · Abra · ~50 km
- Bigbiga Protected Landscape · sanctuary · Ilocos Sur · ~50 km
- Iglesia Filipina Independiente · church · Abra · ~25 km
- Heart of Mary Church Dolores Abra · church · Abra · ~25 km
- Mitz Witteman · attraction · Abra · ~25 km
- Arcangel Residence · attraction · Abra · ~26 km
- Mount Sinalitan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~26 km
- Mount Manmanoc · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~26 km
- ADTEMPCO Demo Farm · attraction · Abra · ~26 km
- Our Lady of Sorrows KOA · church · Abra · ~27 km
- Sheperd Christian Baptist Mission Dampigan · church · Abra · ~27 km
- Start of 16 Kilometer Grade 1 Climb · attraction · Kalinga · ~27 km
- Mount Calao · viewpoint · Abra · ~27 km
- Mount Sanidas · viewpoint · Abra · ~27 km
- Mount Pulagon · viewpoint · Abra · ~28 km
- Mount Busingan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~28 km
- Mount Agapang · viewpoint · Abra · ~28 km
- Mount Balait · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~28 km
- Mount Talampac · viewpoint · Abra · ~29 km
- Sallapadan Church of Christ · church · Abra · ~29 km
- Mount Saal · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~30 km
- Mount Malamot · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~30 km
- Mount Longolung · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~31 km
- Mount Mabukok · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~31 km
- Mount Lacob-ti-duyog · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~32 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Magsingal Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mount Patoc · viewpoint · Mountain Province · ~65 km · Must-see
- Heroes Hill National Park · sanctuary · Ilocos Sur · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mount Annaguan · viewpoint · Cagayan · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saint Augustine Parish Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~68 km · Must-see
- Vigan Cathedral · church · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
- Plaza Salcedo · park · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
- Birthplace of Father Burgos · museum · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
- Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso · church · Ilocos Sur · ~69 km · Must-see
- Baluarte Falls/Sangbay · waterfall · Ilocos Sur · ~70 km · Must-see
- St John the Baptist Church · church · Ilocos Norte · ~72 km · Must-see
- Church of Saint Mary the Virgin · church · Mountain Province · ~73 km · Must-see
- Mount Tirad · viewpoint · Ilocos Sur · ~74 km · Must-see
- Mount Caniao · viewpoint · Ilocos Sur · ~56 km
- Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · fort · Ilocos Norte · ~77 km · Must-see
- Marcos Mausoleum · fort · Ilocos Norte · ~77 km · Must-see
- Pinsal Falls · waterfall · Abra · ~57 km
- Tiwanew Falls · waterfall · Kalinga · ~58 km
- Fuwa-as Falls · waterfall · Mountain Province · ~58 km
- Dingras Madongan FALLS · waterfall · Ilocos Norte · ~58 km
- Vigan Gap South Shoulder · viewpoint · Ilocos Sur · ~59 km
- Basilica Menor Our Lady of Piat · church · Cagayan · ~80 km · Must-see
- Tagpew Falls · waterfall · Mountain Province · ~60 km
- Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo · cave · Ilocos Sur · ~60 km
- Mount Tirad · viewpoint · Ilocos Sur · ~60 km
- Paoay Church · church · Ilocos Norte · ~81 km · Must-see
- Mount Patukan · viewpoint · Kalinga · ~61 km
- Banna Foursquare Gospel Church · church · Ilocos Norte · ~61 km
- Libunao Protected Landscape · sanctuary · Ilocos Sur · ~61 km
- Narvacan Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~63 km
- Church of Narvacan · fort · Ilocos Sur · ~63 km
- San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church · church · Ilocos Sur · ~84 km · Must-see
- Bantay Abot Cave · cave · Ilocos Sur · ~64 km
- Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Parish of St. Mark the Evangelist · church · Ilocos Sur · ~65 km
- Simminublan Falls · waterfall · Ilocos Sur · ~65 km
- Bomod-ok Falls · waterfall · Mountain Province · ~66 km
- Baey Chalit Cave · cave · Mountain Province · ~66 km
- Anglican Church · church · Mountain Province · ~67 km
- Ngilin Cave · cave · Mountain Province · ~68 km
- Bantay Bell Tower · attraction · Ilocos Sur · ~68 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 55 | 75 | Mount Pultoc (8 km) |
| Churches | 23 | 47 | Catholic Church (7 km) |
| Waterfalls | 5 | 30 | Lubot Falls (22 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 24 | Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (38 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 16 | Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (33 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 12 | Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (60 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 9 | Poblacion, Malibcong (13 km) |
| Other attractions | 6 | 8 | Mitz Witteman (25 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 8 | Teppeng Cove (68 km) |
| Parks | 4 | 5 | Duldulao Park (17 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 0 | 3 | Paoay Sand Dune (90 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 2 | Badoc Island (78 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Holy Spirity Convent (34 km) |
Licuan: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Licuan?
Catholic Church (church, about 7 km), Lubot Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Ambalatungan (viewpoint, about 48 km), Binuluan (viewpoint, about 49 km), Barusibis Falls (waterfall, about 29 km), Kaparkan Falls (waterfall, about 29 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Licuan?
100 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 5 waterfalls, 1 fort, 1 museum.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Licuan?
Mount Pultoc, about 8 km by road; Pacoc, Lacub (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Licuan?
Catholic Church, about 7 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest waterfall to Licuan?
Lubot Falls, about 22 km by road; Barusibis Falls (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Licuan?
Start in Licuan, visit Barusibis Falls, then Lubot Falls, then Binuluan, then Ambalatungan, then Catholic Church, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Licuan?
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 Licuan
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- Places near Lagangilang · 23 km
- Places near Bucloc · 24 km
- Places near San Juan · 25 km
- Places near Bucay · 27 km
- Places near Dolores · 27 km
- Places near La Paz · 30 km
- Places near Lagayan · 31 km
- Places near Bantay · 31 km
- Places near Boliney · 32 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Licuan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Licuan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.