Laguna district, Philippines

Places to visit near Pakil

Pakil is a town in Laguna district, Philippines, home to about 10,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 27 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 0 parks and 2 museums. The must-see places are St. Peter of Alcantara Parish (1 km), Parish of St. James the Apostle (3 km) and Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church (3 km).

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Pakil, Philippines
Pakil, Laguna district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pakil at a glance

Location
Laguna district, Philippines
Population
about 10,693
Coordinates
14.3835° N, 121.4786° E
Places within 50 km
57 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pakil

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

128 churches within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is St. Peter of Alcantara Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pakil

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is Angono Petroglyphs (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Pakil

26 parks within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is Enchanted Kingdom (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Pakil

18 museums within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is UPLB Museum of Natural History (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pakil

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is Lake Caliraya (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pakil

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pakil. The closest is Mount Sembrano (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Pakil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pakil
  2. 3 km Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church · church, Laguna
  3. 6 km Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church · church, Laguna
  4. 18 km Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church · church, Laguna
  5. 10 km Parish of St. James the Apostle · church, Laguna
  6. 2 km St. Peter of Alcantara Parish · church, Laguna
  7. 0 km Back to Pakil

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How to reach Pakil

    All places near Pakil by distance

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pakil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27128St. Peter of Alcantara Parish (1 km)
    Forts & heritage245Angono Petroglyphs (44 km)
    Parks026Enchanted Kingdom (53 km)
    Other attractions625Pagsanjan Arch (16 km)
    Museums218UPLB Museum of Natural History (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs713Lake Caliraya (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints711Mount Sembrano (15 km)
    Waterfalls39Pagsanjan Falls (17 km)
    Beaches & coast08Napindan Lighthouse (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Masungi Geo Reserve (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Cagbalete Island (49 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (66 km)
    Caves01Pamitinan Cave (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (73 km)

    Pakil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pakil?

    St. Peter of Alcantara Parish (church, about 1 km), Parish of St. James the Apostle (church, about 3 km), Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church (church, about 3 km), Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church (church, about 9 km), Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church (church, about 12 km), Lake Caliraya (lake, about 14 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 2 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Pakil?

    St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, about 1 km by road; Parish of St. James the Apostle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pakil?

    Angono Petroglyphs, about 44 km by road; Rizal Monument (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pakil?

    Enchanted Kingdom, about 53 km by road; Felix Y. Manalo National Historical Landmark (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pakil?

    Start in Pakil, visit Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church, then Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church, then Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church, then Parish of St. James the Apostle, then St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pakil?

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

    Towns near Pakil

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