Batangas district, Philippines

Places to visit near Matala

Matala is a town in Batangas district, Philippines, home to about 2,597 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 13 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saint James the Greater Parish Church (3 km), Grotto (7 km) and Saint Joseph Parish Church (10 km).

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Matala at a glance

Location
Batangas district, Philippines
Population
about 2,597
Coordinates
13.8287° N, 121.1549° E
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Matala

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

62 churches within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Saint James the Greater Parish Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matala

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Mount Banoy (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Matala

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Batangas Bay (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Matala

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Grotto (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matala

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Tikob Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Matala

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Matala. The closest is Matang Tubig (53 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Matala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matala
  2. 7 km Grotto · heritage site, Batangas
  3. 14 km Lipa Cathedral · church, Batangas
  4. 12 km Saint Joseph Parish Church · church, Batangas
  5. 19 km Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception · church, Batangas
  6. 13 km Saint James the Greater Parish Church · church, Batangas
  7. 3 km Back to Matala

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From travellers near Matala

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How to reach Matala

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1362Saint James the Greater Parish Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints918Mount Banoy (18 km)
    Beaches & coast614Batangas Bay (28 km)
    Other attractions412Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace (30 km)
    Forts & heritage111Grotto (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Tikob Lake (28 km)
    Waterfalls09Matang Tubig (53 km)
    Parks16People's Park in the Sky (47 km)
    Museums25Apolinario Mabini Shrine (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Maricaban Island (43 km)

    Matala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matala?

    Saint James the Greater Parish Church (church, about 3 km), Grotto (heritage site, about 7 km), Saint Joseph Parish Church (church, about 10 km), Lipa Cathedral (church, about 16 km), Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 17 km), Mount Banoy (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast, 4 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Matala?

    Saint James the Greater Parish Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Joseph Parish Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matala?

    Mount Banoy, about 18 km by road; Mount Macolod (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Matala?

    Batangas Bay, about 28 km by road; Malabrigo Lighthouse (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matala?

    Start in Matala, visit Grotto, then Lipa Cathedral, then Saint Joseph Parish Church, then Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, then Saint James the Greater Parish Church, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matala?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Matala

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