Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mapalad

Mapalad is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 3,353 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 15 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (10 km), DWNE Transmitter (15 km) and Dwjj (16 km).

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Mapalad at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 3,353
Coordinates
15.4513° N, 121.0838° E
Places within 50 km
36 (10 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 Mapalad

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Churches near Mapalad

43 churches within 100 km of Mapalad. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (6 km); the best-known is National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mapalad

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapalad. The closest is Cabanatuan American Memorial (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapalad

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

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Waterfalls near Mapalad

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapalad. The closest is Gabaldon Falls, Gabaldon, Nuevaecija (16 km); the best-known is Gabaldon Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Mapalad

3 parks within 100 km of Mapalad. The closest is Bayanihan Park (77 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mapalad

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mapalad. The closest is Minalungao National Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mapalad

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 Mapalad
  2. 10 km Cabanatuan American Memorial · monument, Nueva Ecija
  3. 1 km Pangatian Camp Memorare · heritage site, Nueva Ecija
  4. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Nueva Ecija
  5. 27 km National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora · church, Nueva Ecija
  6. 23 km Minalungao National Park · national park, Nueva Ecija
  7. 22 km Back to Mapalad

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    Within 15 km of Mapalad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapalad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1543Iglesia Ni Cristo (6 km)
    Forts & heritage936Cabanatuan American Memorial (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Mount Mapait (10 km)
    Other attractions35Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (10 km)
    Waterfalls35Gabaldon Falls, Gabaldon, Nuevaecija (16 km)
    Parks03Bayanihan Park (77 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Minalungao National Park (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Nabao Lake (44 km)
    Museums01Museum of Angeles City (79 km)
    Beaches & coast01Baler Bay (88 km)

    Mapalad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapalad?

    Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (monument, about 10 km), DWNE Transmitter (attraction, about 15 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 16 km), Minalungao National Park (national park, about 22 km), National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (church, about 26 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 6 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapalad?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 6 km by road; Divine Mercy Chapel (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapalad?

    Cabanatuan American Memorial, about 10 km by road; Pangatian Camp Memorare (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapalad?

    Mount Mapait, about 10 km by road; Dalumpa Peak (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapalad?

    Start in Mapalad, visit Cabanatuan American Memorial, then Pangatian Camp Memorare, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, then Minalungao National Park, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapalad?

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

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