Places to visit near

Nagbacalan

Nagbacalan is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines of about 2,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 88 churches, 39 forts & heritage and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Paoay Sand Dune, Paoay Church and Marcos Mausoleum.

18.1159° N, 120.5235° EPop. 2,778

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Within 30 km196 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see19
Notable106
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nagbacalan

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nagbacalan
  2. Beach Areabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Paoay Sand Dunelake · 45 min
  4. Paoay Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. St John the Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Marcos Mausoleumtomb · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nagbacalan
Today’s loopNagbacalanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nagbacalan?

Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 4 km), Paoay Church (church, about 8 km), Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 10 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 10 km), La Paz Sand Dunes (attraction, about 16 km), Karingking Falls (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

211 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Nagbacalan?

Jesus Is Lord, about 1 km by road; Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Nagbacalan?

Paoay Ruins, about 7 km by road; Fort Ilocandia (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nagbacalan?

Start in Nagbacalan, visit Beach Area, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then St John the Baptist Church, then Marcos Mausoleum, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.