Quezon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lopez

Lopez is a town in Quezon district, Philippines, home to about 25,752 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 17 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are San Diego de Alcala Cathedral (22 km), Alabat Island (43 km) and Mount Maclayao (56 km).

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Lopez, Philippines
Lopez, Quezon district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lopez at a glance

Location
Quezon district, Philippines
Population
about 25,752
Coordinates
13.8840° N, 122.2604° E
Places within 50 km
48 (2 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 Lopez

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lopez: 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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Churches near Lopez

37 churches within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is Holy Rosary Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lopez

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is Niogan Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lopez

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is Isla De Julia (1 km); the best-known is Pansol Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lopez

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is Busay Falls (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Lopez

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is San Diego de Alcala Fortress (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lopez

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lopez. The closest is Mount Cadig (45 km); the best-known is Mount Maclayao (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lopez

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lopez
  2. 1 km Holy Rosary Parish Church · church, Quezon
  3. 5 km Pansol Beach · beach, Quezon
  4. 18 km San Diego de Alcala Cathedral · church, Quezon
  5. 14 km Magtaquin Island · island, Quezon
  6. 3 km Niogan Island · island, Quezon
  7. 10 km Back to Lopez

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How to reach Lopez

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    Within 15 km of Lopez

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lopez by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1737Holy Rosary Parish Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves733Niogan Island (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1629Isla De Julia (1 km)
    Waterfalls219Busay Falls (26 km)
    Forts & heritage117San Diego de Alcala Fortress (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints115Mount Cadig (45 km)
    Caves19Kwebang Lampas (39 km)
    Other attractions07Kilometer Zero (84 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Apat Island (18 km)
    Museums03National Museum - Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum (83 km)
    Buddhist sites11Poor Clare Monastery of the Holy Eucharist (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Makulapnit Water Reservoir (76 km)
    Parks01Rizal Park (99 km)

    Lopez: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lopez?

    Holy Rosary Parish Church (church, about 1 km), San Diego de Alcala Cathedral (church, about 22 km), Pansol Beach (beach, about 5 km), Niogan Island (island, about 10 km), Magtaquin Island (island, about 13 km), Manicnic Island (island, about 14 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Lopez?

    Holy Rosary Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Jia Lopez (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lopez?

    Niogan Island, about 10 km by road; Magtaquin Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lopez?

    Isla De Julia, about 1 km by road; Pansol Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lopez?

    Start in Lopez, visit Holy Rosary Parish Church, then Pansol Beach, then San Diego de Alcala Cathedral, then Magtaquin Island, then Niogan Island, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lopez?

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

    Towns near Lopez

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