Tarlac district, Philippines

Places to visit near Padapada

Padapada is a town in Tarlac district, Philippines, home to about 3,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 46 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tarlac Cathedral (13 km), DZTC Transmitter (14 km) and Mount Resurrection Eco Park (20 km).

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Padapada at a glance

Location
Tarlac district, Philippines
Population
about 3,016
Coordinates
15.5517° N, 120.5163° E
Places within 50 km
79 (7 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 Padapada

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

116 churches within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is Baptist Church (11 km); the best-known is Tarlac Cathedral (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Padapada

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padapada

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is View Deck (32 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Padapada

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is Calao Falls, Brgy. Calao, Mayantoc (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Padapada

7 museums within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is Diwa Ng Tarlac (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Padapada

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Padapada. The closest is Trebor Hill Nature Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Padapada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Padapada
  2. 11 km Free Christian Mission Church · church, Tarlac
  3. 16 km Baptist Church · church, Tarlac
  4. 20 km Mount Resurrection Eco Park · church, Tarlac
  5. 22 km Tarlac Cathedral · church, Tarlac
  6. 1 km Balen Nazareth · church, Tarlac
  7. 12 km Back to Padapada

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Padapada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches46116Baptist Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1136Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints528View Deck (32 km)
    Waterfalls716Calao Falls, Brgy. Calao, Mayantoc (20 km)
    Museums47Diwa Ng Tarlac (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Trebor Hill Nature Park (14 km)
    Other attractions16DZTC Transmitter (14 km)
    Parks24Maria Cristina Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Pinatubo (61 km)
    Caves01Kuhbara's CAVE (54 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (64 km)

    Padapada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Padapada?

    Tarlac Cathedral (church, about 13 km), DZTC Transmitter (attraction, about 14 km), Mount Resurrection Eco Park (church, about 20 km), Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), Free Christian Mission Church (church, about 11 km), Balen Nazareth (church, about 12 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Padapada?

    Baptist Church, about 11 km by road; Free Christian Mission Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Padapada?

    Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum, about 21 km by road; Carlos P. Romulo (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Padapada?

    View Deck, about 32 km by road; Mount Cuyapo (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Padapada?

    Start in Padapada, visit Free Christian Mission Church, then Baptist Church, then Mount Resurrection Eco Park, then Tarlac Cathedral, then Balen Nazareth, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Padapada?

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

    Towns near Padapada

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