Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Panan

Panan is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 2,294 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Iba (28 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (39 km) and Capones Island Lighthouse (41 km).

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Panan at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 2,294
Coordinates
15.2134° N, 120.0272° E
Places within 50 km
79 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Panan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Panan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Panan

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Mount Botolan (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Panan

72 churches within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Panan

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Panan

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Liwliwa Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Panan

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Sta. Barbara Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Panan

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Panan. The closest is Matalvis Island (40 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Panan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Panan
  2. 9 km Liwliwa Beach · beach, Zambales
  3. 14 km Mount Catongohan · viewpoint, Zambales
  4. 21 km Mount Iba · viewpoint, Zambales
  5. 21 km Mount Munti · viewpoint, Zambales
  6. 4 km Mount Botolan · viewpoint, Zambales
  7. 4 km Back to Panan

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How to reach Panan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4679Mount Botolan (4 km)
    Churches872Iglesia Ni Cristo (19 km)
    Forts & heritage428Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (17 km)
    Beaches & coast626Liwliwa Beach (9 km)
    Waterfalls626Sta. Barbara Falls (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves513Matalvis Island (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Roosevelt Protected Landscape (61 km)
    Museums16Ramon Magsaysay Heritage House (45 km)
    Other attractions06Apalit Point (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake Pinatubo (44 km)
    Caves02Kuhbara's CAVE (77 km)
    Treks11Pundaquit - Anawangin Trail (44 km)
    Parks01Bayanihan Park (75 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Arrahman Mosque (78 km)

    Panan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panan?

    Mount Botolan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Munti (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mount Iba (viewpoint, about 28 km), Mount Catongohan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Liwliwa Beach (beach, about 9 km), Mount Cunonoyo (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Panan?

    Mount Botolan, about 4 km by road; Mount Munti (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Panan?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 19 km by road; Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Panan?

    Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker, about 17 km by road; Teodoro R. Yangco, Historical Marker (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panan?

    Start in Panan, visit Liwliwa Beach, then Mount Catongohan, then Mount Iba, then Mount Munti, then Mount Botolan, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panan?

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

    Towns near Panan

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