Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mapandan

Mapandan is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 11,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 44 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (5 km), Calasiao Church (13 km) and Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (16 km).

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Mapandan, Philippines
Mapandan, Pangasinan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mapandan at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 11,165
Coordinates
16.0248° N, 120.4547° E
Places within 50 km
92 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mapandan

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

86 churches within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapandan

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Mount Balungao (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mapandan

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Rizal Monument (9 km); the best-known is Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mapandan

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Mapandan

13 caves within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Aran Caves (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mapandan

11 museums within 100 km of Mapandan. The closest is Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapandan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapandan
  2. 5 km Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary · church, Pangasinan
  3. 13 km Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument · monument, Pangasinan
  4. 9 km Urdaneta Philippines Temple · church, Pangasinan
  5. 23 km Saint Ildephonse Parish Church · church, Pangasinan
  6. 15 km Calasiao Church · church, Pangasinan
  7. 13 km Back to Mapandan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapandan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4486Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1253Mount Balungao (38 km)
    Forts & heritage1140Rizal Monument (9 km)
    Waterfalls827Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (13 km)
    Caves113Aran Caves (40 km)
    Museums411Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves011Mayor's Island (60 km)
    Beaches & coast49San Fabian Beach (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Agoo–Damortis Protected Landscape and Seascape (48 km)
    Other attractions26Dzrd 981 (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25San Roque Dam (35 km)
    Parks14Camiling Municipal Park (47 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (58 km)

    Mapandan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapandan?

    Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (church, about 5 km), Calasiao Church (church, about 13 km), Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (church, about 16 km), Dzrd 981 (attraction, about 16 km), Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (monument, about 16 km), Urdaneta Philippines Temple (church, about 21 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapandan?

    Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, about 5 km by road; Holy Family Parish (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapandan?

    Mount Balungao, about 38 km by road; Mount Poris (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapandan?

    Rizal Monument, about 9 km by road; Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapandan?

    Start in Mapandan, visit Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, then Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, then Urdaneta Philippines Temple, then Saint Ildephonse Parish Church, then Calasiao Church, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapandan?

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

    Towns near Mapandan

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