Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Marawa

Marawa is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 3,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 7 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (21 km), Dwjj (22 km) and Nabao Lake (25 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Marawa on the map

Marawa at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 3,812
Coordinates
15.4173° N, 120.8382° E
Places within 50 km
19 (13 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 Marawa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marawa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Marawa

Things to see near Marawa, by type

Churches near Marawa

44 churches within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Back To Christ (7 km); the best-known is National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (21 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Philippines →

Forts & heritage near Marawa

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (15 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Philippines →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Marawa

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Mount Arayat (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Philippines →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marawa

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Nabao Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Philippines →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marawa

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Minalungao National Park (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Philippines →

Waterfalls near Marawa

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Marawa. The closest is Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Philippines →

A one-day trip from Marawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marawa
  2. 8 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Nueva Ecija
  3. 35 km Mount Arayat · viewpoint, Pampanga
  4. 14 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  5. 18 km National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora · church, Nueva Ecija
  6. 15 km Back To Christ · church, Nueva Ecija
  7. 7 km Back to Marawa

Plan a longer trip from Marawa — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Marawa

No traveller has reported from around Marawa yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Marawa

    All places near Marawa by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marawa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches744Back To Christ (7 km)
    Forts & heritage232Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Mount Arayat (33 km)
    Other attractions46Dwjj (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Nabao Lake (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Minalungao National Park (42 km)
    Waterfalls12Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (33 km)
    Parks12Bayanihan Park (48 km)
    Museums01Museum of Angeles City (51 km)

    Marawa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marawa?

    National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (church, about 21 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 22 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 25 km), Back To Christ (church, about 7 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 8 km), Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (monument, about 30 km).

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

    19 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 4 other attractions, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Marawa?

    Back To Christ, about 7 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marawa?

    Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker, about 15 km by road; Bahay Ni Makabulos, Marker (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marawa?

    Mount Arayat, about 33 km by road; Mount Amorong (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marawa?

    Start in Marawa, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Mount Arayat, then Nabao Lake, then National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, then Back To Christ, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marawa?

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

    Towns near Marawa

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