Iloilo district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mapili

Mapili is a town in Iloilo district, Philippines, home to about 2,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 9 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bulabog Putian National Park (13 km), Lapuz Lapuz Cave (16 km) and Saint Jerome (18 km).

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Mapili at a glance

Location
Iloilo district, Philippines
Population
about 2,104
Coordinates
11.1081° N, 122.7393° E
Places within 50 km
67 (8 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 Mapili

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mapili: 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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Forts & heritage near Mapili

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Mausoleum (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapili

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Mount Bayuso (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mapili

41 churches within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Saint Jerome (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mapili

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Panay (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Mapili

14 museums within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Manuel Severino Hofileña House (53 km); the best-known is Camiña Balay Nga Bato (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mapili

12 caves within 100 km of Mapili. The closest is Cave 2 (10 km); the best-known is Lapuz Lapuz Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapili

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapili
  2. 3 km Mount Bayuso · viewpoint, Iloilo
  3. 17 km Saint Jerome · church, Iloilo
  4. 7 km Lapuz Lapuz Cave · cave, Iloilo
  5. 4 km Dingle Parish Church · church, Iloilo
  6. 6 km Bulabog Putian National Park · national park, Iloilo
  7. 13 km Back to Mapili

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How to reach Mapili

    All places near Mapili by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapili by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage490Mausoleum (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2556Mount Bayuso (3 km)
    Churches1041Saint Jerome (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves929Panay (33 km)
    Museums014Manuel Severino Hofileña House (53 km)
    Caves912Cave 2 (10 km)
    Waterfalls411Nagpana Waterfalls (11 km)
    Parks19Dumangas Plaza (40 km)
    Other attractions05WaterWorld Iloilo (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Moroboro Dam (17 km)
    Beaches & coast23Calabazas Island Lighthouse (39 km)
    Temples02Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Bulabog Putian National Park (13 km)
    Treks01Iloilo River Esplanade Route (62 km)
    Buddhist sites01Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (69 km)

    Mapili: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapili?

    Bulabog Putian National Park (national park, about 13 km), Lapuz Lapuz Cave (cave, about 16 km), Saint Jerome (church, about 18 km), Dingle Parish Church (church, about 18 km), Mount Bayuso (viewpoint, about 3 km), Mount Caniapasan (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapili?

    Mausoleum, about 17 km by road; General Adriano Dayot Hernandez Monument (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapili?

    Mount Bayuso, about 3 km by road; Mount Caniapasan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapili?

    Saint Jerome, about 18 km by road; Dingle Parish Church (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapili?

    Start in Mapili, visit Mount Bayuso, then Saint Jerome, then Lapuz Lapuz Cave, then Dingle Parish Church, then Bulabog Putian National Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapili?

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

    Towns near Mapili

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mapili’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.