Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malvar

Malvar is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 29,880 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 25 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 parks and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (5 km), St. John the Evangelist Church (6 km) and Apolinario Mabini Shrine (11 km).

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Malvar, Philippines
Malvar, Batangas district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malvar at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 29,880
Coordinates
14.0447° N, 121.1586° E
Places within 50 km
65 (65 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Malvar

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Churches near Malvar

121 churches within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malvar

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is Rizal Monument (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Malvar

23 parks within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is People's Park in the Sky (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malvar

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is Mount Makiling (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Malvar

17 museums within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is Apolinario Mabini Shrine (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malvar

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malvar. The closest is Batangas Bay (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Malvar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malvar
  2. 5 km National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio · church, Batangas
  3. 8 km Mount Makiling · viewpoint, Laguna
  4. 9 km St. John the Evangelist Church · church, Batangas
  5. 8 km Apolinario Mabini Shrine · museum, Batangas
  6. 24 km Lipa Cathedral · church, Batangas
  7. 14 km Back to Malvar

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How to reach Malvar

    All places near Malvar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malvar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches25121National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (5 km)
    Forts & heritage444Rizal Monument (21 km)
    Other attractions625Maria Makiling Statue (20 km)
    Parks223People's Park in the Sky (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1218Mount Makiling (13 km)
    Museums317Apolinario Mabini Shrine (11 km)
    Beaches & coast017Batangas Bay (52 km)
    Waterfalls411Matang Tubig (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Tadlac Lake (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Maricaban Island (65 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (80 km)

    Malvar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malvar?

    National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (church, about 5 km), St. John the Evangelist Church (church, about 6 km), Apolinario Mabini Shrine (museum, about 11 km), Mount Makiling (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lipa Cathedral (church, about 14 km), UPLB Museum of Natural History (museum, about 19 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 2 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Malvar?

    National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, about 5 km by road; St. John the Evangelist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malvar?

    Rizal Monument, about 21 km by road; Grotto (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Malvar?

    People's Park in the Sky, about 23 km by road; Enchanted Kingdom (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malvar?

    Start in Malvar, visit National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, then Mount Makiling, then St. John the Evangelist Church, then Apolinario Mabini Shrine, then Lipa Cathedral, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malvar?

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

    Towns near Malvar

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