Places to visit near

Paoay

Paoay is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines of about 3,284 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit: 96 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Paoay Church, Gregorio Aglipay National Monument and Marcos Mausoleum.

18.0616° N, 120.5221° EPop. 3,284

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Within 30 km199 places
Within 50 km206
Must-see19
Notable104
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Paoay

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Paoay
  2. Paoay Sand Dunelake · 45 min
  3. Currimao Tabacaleraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St John the Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagrosochurch · 30 min
  6. Gregorio Aglipay National Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Paoay
Today’s loopPaoayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paoay?

Paoay Church (church, about 1 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 5 km), Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 6 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 10 km), St John the Baptist Church (church, about 20 km), Paoay Ruins (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

206 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Paoay?

Paoay Church, about 1 km by road; Philippine Independent Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Paoay?

Paoay Ruins, about 1 km by road; Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paoay?

Start in Paoay, visit Paoay Sand Dune, then Currimao Tabacalera, then St John the Baptist Church, then Minor Basilica of St. Nicholas of Tolentino and Santo Cristo Milagroso, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.