Bulacan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Obando

Obando is a town in Bulacan district, Philippines, home to about 59,929 people. Within 50 km by road there are 255 places to visit — 110 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 24 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch (1 km), DWWW 774 Transmitter Tower (1 km) and Polo Church (1 km).

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Obando, Philippines
Obando, Bulacan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Obando at a glance

Location
Bulacan district, Philippines
Population
about 59,929
Coordinates
14.7098° N, 120.9362° E
Places within 50 km
255 (255 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Obando

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

127 churches within 100 km of Obando. The closest is San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Obando

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Obando. The closest is Old Valenzuela Station (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Obando

25 parks within 100 km of Obando. The closest is Catmon People's Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Obando

15 museums within 100 km of Obando. The closest is Museo Valenzuela (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Obando

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Obando. The closest is Pasig River Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Obando

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Obando. The closest is Mount Puting Bato (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Obando

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Obando
  2. 1 km San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch · church, Bulacan
  3. 4 km Meycauayan Church · church, Bulacan
  4. 3 km Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish · church, Northern Manila District
  5. 1 km Old Valenzuela Station · heritage site, Northern Manila District
  6. 2 km Polo Church · church, Northern Manila District
  7. 1 km Back to Obando

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How to reach Obando

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    Within 15 km of Obando

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Obando by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches110127San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6773Old Valenzuela Station (3 km)
    Parks2425Catmon People's Park (6 km)
    Other attractions1719DWWW 774 Transmitter Tower (1 km)
    Museums1515Museo Valenzuela (7 km)
    Beaches & coast89Pasig River Lighthouse (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Mount Puting Bato (38 km)
    Waterfalls45Daranak Falls Tanay Rizal (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Maybunga Rainforest Park (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33La Mesa Dam (18 km)
    Buddhist sites22Seng Guan Temple (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Caballo Island (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Golden Mosque (17 km)
    Caves11Pamitinan Cave (34 km)

    Obando: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Obando?

    San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch (church, about 1 km), DWWW 774 Transmitter Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Polo Church (church, about 1 km), Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish (church, about 3 km), Old Valenzuela Station (heritage site, about 3 km), Meycauayan Church (church, about 4 km).

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

    255 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 24 parks, 17 other attractions, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Obando?

    San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch, about 1 km by road; Polo Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Obando?

    Old Valenzuela Station, about 3 km by road; Old Meycauayan Station (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Obando?

    Catmon People's Park, about 6 km by road; Plaza de Armas (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Obando?

    Start in Obando, visit San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch, then Meycauayan Church, then Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, then Old Valenzuela Station, then Polo Church, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Obando?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Obando

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