Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mapulo

Mapulo is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 2,828 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 15 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mount Banoy (5 km), Saint James the Greater Parish Church (14 km) and Grotto (16 km).

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Mapulo at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 2,828
Coordinates
13.7317° N, 121.1842° E
Places within 50 km
46 (32 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 Mapulo

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

48 churches within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Saint James the Greater Parish Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapulo

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Mount Banoy (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mapulo

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Dagit Sa Galilea (14 km); the best-known is Grotto (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mapulo

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Sto. Nino II RWSA (Elevated Water Steel Tank) (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Mapulo

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Malabrigo Lighthouse (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mapulo

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapulo. The closest is Tamaraw Falls (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Mapulo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapulo
  2. 16 km Grotto · heritage site, Batangas
  3. 11 km Saint James the Greater Parish Church · church, Batangas
  4. 13 km Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception · church, Batangas
  5. 16 km Mount Banoy · viewpoint, Batangas
  6. 19 km Malabrigo Lighthouse · beach, Batangas
  7. 21 km Back to Mapulo

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How to reach Mapulo

    All places near Mapulo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapulo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1548Saint James the Greater Parish Church (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Mount Banoy (5 km)
    Forts & heritage812Dagit Sa Galilea (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Sto. Nino II RWSA (Elevated Water Steel Tank) (14 km)
    Other attractions211Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (23 km)
    Beaches & coast710Malabrigo Lighthouse (21 km)
    Waterfalls29Tamaraw Falls (47 km)
    Museums03Apolinario Mabini Shrine (53 km)
    Parks03People's Park in the Sky (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (61 km)
    Temples11Guru Teg Bahadur Batangas Indian Sikh Temple Inc (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Maricaban Island (42 km)

    Mapulo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapulo?

    Mount Banoy (viewpoint, about 5 km), Saint James the Greater Parish Church (church, about 14 km), Grotto (heritage site, about 16 km), Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 17 km), Malabrigo Lighthouse (beach, about 21 km), Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapulo?

    Saint James the Greater Parish Church, about 14 km by road; Apostolic Catholic Church, Our Lady of Pilar Parish (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapulo?

    Mount Banoy, about 5 km by road; Tolo Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapulo?

    Dagit Sa Galilea, about 14 km by road; British Palace Inspired Garden (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapulo?

    Start in Mapulo, visit Grotto, then Saint James the Greater Parish Church, then Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, then Mount Banoy, then Malabrigo Lighthouse, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapulo?

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

    Towns near Mapulo

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