Guimaras district, Philippines

Places to visit near Oracon

Oracon is a town in Guimaras district, Philippines, home to about 2,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Ave Maria Island (13 km), Fort San Pedro (29 km) and Villa Beach (30 km).

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Oracon at a glance

Location
Guimaras district, Philippines
Population
about 2,045
Coordinates
10.4782° N, 122.5839° E
Places within 50 km
162 (34 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 Oracon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oracon: 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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Forts & heritage near Oracon

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Fort San Pedro (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oracon

45 churches within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Consolers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (19 km); the best-known is San Jose Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oracon

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Mount Acdan (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Oracon

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Sadsad (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Oracon

22 museums within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Museo de Guimaras (17 km); the best-known is Camiña Balay Nga Bato (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Oracon

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oracon. The closest is Nalibas Island (10 km); the best-known is Ave Maria Island (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Oracon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oracon
  2. 3 km Mount Acdan · viewpoint, Guimaras
  3. 29 km Fort San Pedro · fort, Iloilo City
  4. 1 km San Jose Church · church, Iloilo City
  5. 1 km Plaza Libertad · park, Iloilo City
  6. 22 km Ave Maria Island · island, Guimaras
  7. 13 km Back to Oracon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oracon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5587Fort San Pedro (29 km)
    Churches2545Consolers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1031Mount Acdan (3 km)
    Waterfalls624Sadsad (14 km)
    Museums1322Museo de Guimaras (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1819Nalibas Island (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1517Bantegue Reef (10 km)
    Caves511Baras Cave (13 km)
    Parks710Plaza Libertad (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16ATIZ Integrated Farm (41 km)
    Other attractions44Villa Beach (30 km)
    Temples22Temple of Goddess Mother Mi-a (30 km)
    Buddhist sites02Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (58 km)
    Treks11Iloilo River Esplanade Route (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Bacolod Bsc (56 km)

    Oracon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oracon?

    Ave Maria Island (island, about 13 km), Mount Acdan (viewpoint, about 3 km), Fort San Pedro (fort, about 29 km), Villa Beach (attraction, about 30 km), Celso Ledesma House (attraction, about 30 km), Plaza Libertad (park, about 30 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oracon?

    Fort San Pedro, about 29 km by road; Masonic Temple (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oracon?

    Consolers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, about 19 km by road; Baptist Church (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oracon?

    Mount Acdan, about 3 km by road; Mount Tigbi (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oracon?

    Start in Oracon, visit Mount Acdan, then Fort San Pedro, then San Jose Church, then Plaza Libertad, then Ave Maria Island, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oracon?

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

    Towns near Oracon

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