Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mapolopolo

Mapolopolo is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 2,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 45 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (7 km), Bayambang Church (15 km) and Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (17 km).

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Mapolopolo at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,219
Coordinates
15.8809° N, 120.3742° E
Places within 50 km
83 (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 Mapolopolo

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Churches near Mapolopolo

86 churches within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is Coliling Chapel (6 km); the best-known is Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mapolopolo

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (15 km); the best-known is Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapolopolo

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is View Deck (38 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Mapolopolo

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mapolopolo

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is Mayor's Island (63 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Mapolopolo

13 museums within 100 km of Mapolopolo. The closest is Binmaley Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapolopolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapolopolo
  2. 6 km Coliling Chapel · church, Pangasinan
  3. 13 km Calasiao Church · church, Pangasinan
  4. 15 km Saint Ildephonse Parish Church · church, Pangasinan
  5. 16 km Bayambang Church · church, Pangasinan
  6. 22 km Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church · church, Pangasinan
  7. 17 km Back to Mapolopolo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapolopolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4586Coliling Chapel (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1143Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints541View Deck (38 km)
    Waterfalls1126Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Mayor's Island (63 km)
    Museums213Binmaley Museum (25 km)
    Beaches & coast411Dagupan Lighthouse (27 km)
    Caves010Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (58 km)
    Other attractions19Dzrd 981 (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Manleluag Hot Spring (28 km)
    Parks15Camiling Municipal Park (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02San Roque Dam (56 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (80 km)

    Mapolopolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapolopolo?

    Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (church, about 7 km), Bayambang Church (church, about 15 km), Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (church, about 17 km), Calasiao Church (church, about 18 km), Dzrd 981 (attraction, about 25 km), Coliling Chapel (church, about 6 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapolopolo?

    Coliling Chapel, about 6 km by road; Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapolopolo?

    Bayambang: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899, about 15 km by road; Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapolopolo?

    View Deck, about 38 km by road; Mount Cuyapo (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapolopolo?

    Start in Mapolopolo, visit Coliling Chapel, then Calasiao Church, then Saint Ildephonse Parish Church, then Bayambang Church, then Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapolopolo?

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

    Towns near Mapolopolo

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