Tarlac district, Philippines

Places to visit near Macarse

Macarse is a town in Tarlac district, Philippines, home to about 2,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 19 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are DZTC Transmitter (26 km), Tarlac Cathedral (26 km) and Nabao Lake (27 km).

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Macarse at a glance

Location
Tarlac district, Philippines
Population
about 2,311
Coordinates
15.4250° N, 120.7748° E
Places within 50 km
37 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Macarse

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macarse: 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 Macarse

50 churches within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Macarse

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macarse

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Mount Arayat (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macarse

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Nabao Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Macarse

3 museums within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Aquino Ancestral House (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macarse

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macarse. The closest is Minalungao National Park (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Macarse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macarse
  2. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Nueva Ecija
  3. 8 km Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker · heritage site, Tarlac
  4. 1 km Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker · heritage site, Tarlac
  5. 20 km Tarlac Cathedral · church, Tarlac
  6. 48 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  7. 27 km Back to Macarse

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How to reach Macarse

    All places near Macarse by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macarse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1950Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km)
    Forts & heritage534Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Mount Arayat (31 km)
    Other attractions55DZTC Transmitter (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Nabao Lake (27 km)
    Museums33Aquino Ancestral House (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Minalungao National Park (50 km)
    Waterfalls12Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (32 km)
    Parks12Bayanihan Park (44 km)

    Macarse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macarse?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 4 km), DZTC Transmitter (attraction, about 26 km), Tarlac Cathedral (church, about 26 km), Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker (heritage site, about 6 km), Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (heritage site, about 6 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 27 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 5 other attractions, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Macarse?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 4 km by road; Baptist Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macarse?

    Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker, about 6 km by road; Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macarse?

    Mount Arayat, about 31 km by road; Mount Amorong (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macarse?

    Start in Macarse, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker, then Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker, then Tarlac Cathedral, then Nabao Lake, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macarse?

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

    Towns near Macarse

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