Abra district, Philippines

Places to visit near Manabo

Manabo is a town in Abra district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 42 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Heroes Hill National Park (36 km), Mount Tirad (42 km) and Mount Alchan (43 km).

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Manabo, Philippines
Manabo, Abra district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manabo at a glance

Location
Abra district, Philippines
Coordinates
17.4332° N, 120.7053° E
Places within 50 km
110 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Manabo

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

60 churches within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Christ the Way of Salvation Divine Covenant Int'l Church-Manabo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manabo

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Mount Masisip (5 km); the best-known is Palayan View Deck (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Manabo

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Pinsal Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Manabo

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Manabo

13 museums within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (26 km); the best-known is Birthplace of Father Burgos (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Manabo

12 caves within 100 km of Manabo. The closest is Bantay Abot Cave (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manabo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manabo
  2. 14 km Palayan View Deck · viewpoint, Abra
  3. 31 km Mount Tirad · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  4. 35 km Pinsal Falls · waterfall, Abra
  5. 20 km Heroes Hill National Park · national park, Ilocos Sur
  6. 15 km Bigbiga Protected Landscape · nature spot, Ilocos Sur
  7. 22 km Back to Manabo

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    Within 15 km of Manabo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manabo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4260Christ the Way of Salvation Divine Covenant Int'l Church-Manabo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2247Mount Masisip (5 km)
    Waterfalls1136Pinsal Falls (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1019Don Quintin Paredes Ancestral House (26 km)
    Museums613Gabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts (26 km)
    Caves212Bantay Abot Cave (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Bigbiga Protected Landscape (22 km)
    Parks55Victoria Park (25 km)
    Beaches & coast15Suso Beach (35 km)
    Other attractions45ADTEMPCO Demo Farm (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Badoc Island (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Spirity Convent (27 km)

    Manabo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manabo?

    Palayan View Deck (viewpoint, about 14 km), Heroes Hill National Park (national park, about 36 km), Mount Tirad (viewpoint, about 42 km), Bigbiga Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 22 km), Pinsal Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Mount Alchan (viewpoint, about 43 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Manabo?

    Christ the Way of Salvation Divine Covenant Int'l Church-Manabo, about 1 km by road; Sallapadan Church of Christ (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manabo?

    Mount Masisip, about 5 km by road; Mount Kakauayan (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Manabo?

    Pinsal Falls, about 22 km by road; Simminublan Falls (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manabo?

    Start in Manabo, visit Palayan View Deck, then Mount Tirad, then Pinsal Falls, then Heroes Hill National Park, then Bigbiga Protected Landscape, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manabo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Manabo

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