Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malabon

Malabon is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 2,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 3 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Tapulao Trail (31 km), Manleluag Hot Spring (47 km) and Mount Iba (49 km).

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Malabon at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 2,640
Coordinates
15.6361° N, 119.9379° E
Places within 50 km
40 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malabon

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

66 churches within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malabon

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Mount Lacapon (12 km); the best-known is Mount Tapulao Trail (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malabon

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Potipot Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Malabon

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Pinmayong Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Malabon

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Candelaria Beach Barangay Libertador (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Malabon

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malabon. The closest is Brmc - Mpsa (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Malabon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malabon
  2. 3 km Candelaria Beach Barangay Libertador · beach, Zambales
  3. 7 km Potipot Island · island, Zambales
  4. 8 km Mount Lacapon · viewpoint, Zambales
  5. 13 km Mount Lanat · viewpoint, Zambales
  6. 25 km Mount Tapulao Trail · viewpoint, Zambales
  7. 31 km Back to Malabon

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From travellers near Malabon

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    All places near Malabon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malabon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches366Iglesia Ni Cristo (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1345Mount Lacapon (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves824Potipot Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls621Pinmayong Falls (18 km)
    Beaches & coast519Candelaria Beach Barangay Libertador (3 km)
    Forts & heritage217Brmc - Mpsa (18 km)
    Caves114Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Manleluag Hot Spring (47 km)
    Museums05Binmaley Museum (70 km)
    Other attractions14Calapaw de Balanon Resort (3 km)
    Parks02Camiling Municipal Park (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Pinatubo (88 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (74 km)

    Malabon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malabon?

    Calapaw de Balanon Resort (attraction, about 3 km), Candelaria Beach Barangay Libertador (beach, about 3 km), Potipot Island (island, about 6 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (viewpoint, about 31 km), Mount Lacapon (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mount Lanat (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Malabon?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 16 km by road; Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malabon?

    Mount Lacapon, about 12 km by road; Mount Lanat (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malabon?

    Potipot Island, about 6 km by road; San Salvador Island (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malabon?

    Start in Malabon, visit Candelaria Beach Barangay Libertador, then Potipot Island, then Mount Lacapon, then Mount Lanat, then Mount Tapulao Trail, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malabon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malabon

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