Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Pacol

Pacol is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 19,839 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 15 waterfalls and 12 museums. The must-see places are Panaad Park and Stadium (32 km), San Sebastian Cathedral (35 km) and Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (36 km).

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Pacol at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 19,839
Coordinates
10.4500° N, 122.8167° E
Places within 50 km
149 (19 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Pacol

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is Pulupandan Municipal Hall (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pacol

47 churches within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is Fundamental Baptist Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pacol

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is Malatan-Og Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Pacol

21 museums within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is House of Mugs (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pacol

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is Bare Hill (26 km); the best-known is Kanlaon (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pacol

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pacol. The closest is Nadulao Island (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Pacol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pacol
  2. 10 km Pulupandan Municipal Hall · heritage site, Negros Occidental
  3. 5 km Republic of Negros · heritage site, Negros Occidental
  4. 1 km Tan Juan Monument · monument, Negros Occidental
  5. 2 km House of Mugs · museum, Negros Occidental
  6. 21 km Panaad Park and Stadium · park, Bacolod
  7. 32 km Back to Pacol

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How to reach Pacol

    All places near Pacol by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pacol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3492Pulupandan Municipal Hall (10 km)
    Churches2047Fundamental Baptist Church (14 km)
    Waterfalls1524Malatan-Og Falls (27 km)
    Museums1221House of Mugs (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Bare Hill (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1818Nadulao Island (14 km)
    Beaches & coast1517Bantegue Reef (23 km)
    Parks510Panaad Park and Stadium (32 km)
    Caves68Baras Cave, Guimaras (14 km)
    Other attractions14Celso Ledesma House (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Biodiversity Conservation Center (36 km)
    Buddhist sites33Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (36 km)
    Temples12Temple of Goddess Mother Mi-a (49 km)
    Treks11Iloilo River Esplanade Route (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Bacolod Bsc (35 km)

    Pacol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pacol?

    Pulupandan Municipal Hall (heritage site, about 10 km), Panaad Park and Stadium (park, about 32 km), House of Mugs (museum, about 12 km), Republic of Negros (heritage site, about 12 km), Tan Juan Monument (monument, about 12 km), Nadulao Island (island, about 14 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 15 waterfalls, 12 museums, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pacol?

    Pulupandan Municipal Hall, about 10 km by road; Republic of Negros (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pacol?

    Fundamental Baptist Church, about 14 km by road; La Carlota Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Pacol?

    Malatan-Og Falls, about 27 km by road; Kawa Falls (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pacol?

    Start in Pacol, visit Pulupandan Municipal Hall, then Republic of Negros, then Tan Juan Monument, then House of Mugs, then Panaad Park and Stadium, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pacol?

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

    Towns near Pacol

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pacol’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.