Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lipay

Lipay is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 2,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Tapulao Trail (25 km), Mount Iba (36 km) and Manleluag Hot Spring (59 km).

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Lipay at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 2,717
Coordinates
15.4561° N, 119.9208° E
Places within 50 km
47 (2 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 Lipay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lipay: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lipay

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Mapait Hill (9 km); the best-known is Mount Tapulao Trail (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lipay

71 churches within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lipay

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Lipay

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Sta. Barbara Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Lipay

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Palauig Lighthouse (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lipay

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lipay. The closest is Matalvis Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Lipay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lipay
  2. 4 km Palauig Lighthouse · beach, Zambales
  3. 7 km Luan Island · island, Zambales
  4. 4 km Matalvis Island · island, Zambales
  5. 5 km Mapait Hill · hill, Zambales
  6. 19 km Mount Tapulao Trail · viewpoint, Zambales
  7. 25 km Back to Lipay

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How to reach Lipay

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lipay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2772Mapait Hill (9 km)
    Churches371Iglesia Ni Cristo (11 km)
    Forts & heritage226Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (19 km)
    Waterfalls326Sta. Barbara Falls (22 km)
    Beaches & coast321Palauig Lighthouse (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves714Matalvis Island (4 km)
    Museums09Ramon Magsaysay Heritage House (81 km)
    Other attractions16Calapaw de Balanon Resort (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Manleluag Hot Spring (59 km)
    Caves13Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (44 km)
    Parks03Camiling Municipal Park (73 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Pinatubo (72 km)
    Treks01Pundaquit - Anawangin Trail (80 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (93 km)

    Lipay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lipay?

    Matalvis Island (island, about 4 km), Palauig Lighthouse (beach, about 4 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (viewpoint, about 25 km), Luan Island (island, about 5 km), Mapait Hill (hill, about 9 km), San Salvador Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lipay?

    Mapait Hill, about 9 km by road; Bolja Peak (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lipay?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 11 km by road; Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lipay?

    Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker, about 19 km by road; Brmc - Mpsa (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lipay?

    Start in Lipay, visit Palauig Lighthouse, then Luan Island, then Matalvis Island, then Mapait Hill, then Mount Tapulao Trail, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lipay?

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

    Towns near Lipay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lipay’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.