Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Marcos

Marcos is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 101 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Marcos Mausoleum (17 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (17 km) and Paoay Church (22 km).

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Marcos, Philippines
Marcos, Ilocos Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marcos at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Coordinates
18.0520° N, 120.6898° E
Places within 50 km
206 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Marcos

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Churches near Marcos

107 churches within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (2 km); the best-known is Paoay Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Marcos

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (16 km); the best-known is Marcos Mausoleum (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Marcos

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Dingras Madongan FALLS (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marcos

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Apayao Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Mount Sicapoo (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Marcos

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Twin Island Beach House (24 km); the best-known is Beach Area (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Marcos

16 museums within 100 km of Marcos. The closest is Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (7 km); the best-known is Ferdinand Marcos Birthplace (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marcos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marcos
  2. 11 km Amazing Grace Community Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  3. 20 km Paoay Sand Dune · lake, Ilocos Norte
  4. 10 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  5. 5 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  6. 1 km Marcos Mausoleum · tomb, Ilocos Norte
  7. 17 km Back to Marcos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marcos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101107Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2740Jose Rizal Monument (16 km)
    Waterfalls1023Dingras Madongan FALLS (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints720Apayao Mountain (8 km)
    Beaches & coast819Twin Island Beach House (24 km)
    Museums1116Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (7 km)
    Other attractions1314Marcos Home (16 km)
    Parks1112Rizal Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Madongan Dam (Papa Dam) (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48COED Garden (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Monroe Island (29 km)
    Caves04Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (68 km)
    Buddhist sites22Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries of Asia, San Agustin, Paoay (22 km)
    Temples11Malakneg Temple of Praise (21 km)
    Treks11Sicapoo Trail (25 km)

    Marcos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marcos?

    Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 17 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 17 km), Paoay Church (church, about 22 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 27 km), La Paz Sand Dunes (attraction, about 31 km), Amazing Grace Community Church (church, about 11 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Marcos?

    Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, about 2 km by road; Risen Christ Faith Fellowship and Ministries (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marcos?

    Jose Rizal Monument, about 16 km by road; Rit-ritemon Kaayong Uprising Monument (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Marcos?

    Dingras Madongan FALLS, about 12 km by road; Karingking Falls (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marcos?

    Start in Marcos, visit Amazing Grace Community Church, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Marcos Mausoleum, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marcos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Marcos

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