Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Magtaking

Magtaking is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 5,946 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 28 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Dzrd 981 (23 km), Calasiao Church (24 km) and Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (31 km).

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Magtaking at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 5,946
Coordinates
15.9854° N, 120.1832° E
Places within 50 km
75 (9 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 Magtaking

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

83 churches within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Chapel of the Resurrection (6 km); the best-known is Calasiao Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Magtaking

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Casa Real Ng Lingayen (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Magtaking

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Mount Cardoues (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Magtaking

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Mayor's Island (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Magtaking

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Tinakayanan Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Magtaking

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Magtaking. The closest is Lingayen Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Magtaking

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Magtaking
  2. 4 km Tinakayanan Falls · waterfall, Pangasinan
  3. 9 km Chapel of the Resurrection · church, Pangasinan
  4. 2 km Casa Real Ng Lingayen · heritage site, Pangasinan
  5. 1 km Epiphany of the Lord Co-Cathedral · church, Pangasinan
  6. 17 km Calasiao Church · church, Pangasinan
  7. 24 km Back to Magtaking

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How to reach Magtaking

    All places near Magtaking by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Magtaking by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2883Chapel of the Resurrection (6 km)
    Forts & heritage838Casa Real Ng Lingayen (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints236Mount Cardoues (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves828Mayor's Island (36 km)
    Waterfalls824Tinakayanan Falls (4 km)
    Beaches & coast722Lingayen Beach (10 km)
    Caves817Cacupangan Caves (31 km)
    Museums211Binmaley Museum (13 km)
    Other attractions17Dzrd 981 (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Hundred Islands National Park (36 km)
    Parks04Camiling Municipal Park (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02San Roque Dam (71 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (81 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (82 km)

    Magtaking: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Magtaking?

    Dzrd 981 (attraction, about 23 km), Calasiao Church (church, about 24 km), Tinakayanan Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Chapel of the Resurrection (church, about 6 km), Casa Real Ng Lingayen (heritage site, about 8 km), Epiphany of the Lord Co-Cathedral (church, about 8 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Magtaking?

    Chapel of the Resurrection, about 6 km by road; Epiphany of the Lord Co-Cathedral (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Magtaking?

    Casa Real Ng Lingayen, about 8 km by road; Ramos House: Lingayen (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Magtaking?

    Mount Cardoues, about 35 km by road; Mount Lacapon (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Magtaking?

    Start in Magtaking, visit Tinakayanan Falls, then Chapel of the Resurrection, then Casa Real Ng Lingayen, then Epiphany of the Lord Co-Cathedral, then Calasiao Church, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Magtaking?

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

    Towns near Magtaking

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