Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Peñaranda

Peñaranda is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 27,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit — 3 churches, 0 forts & heritage, 0 parks and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (9 km), Minalungao National Park (18 km) and Dwjj (21 km).

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Peñaranda, Philippines
Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Peñaranda at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 27,465
Coordinates
15.3512° N, 121.0039° E
Places within 50 km
12 (12 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Peñaranda

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

53 churches within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Peñaranda

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is Battle of Quingua Monument (68 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Peñaranda

10 parks within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is Bayanihan Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Peñaranda

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is Mount Arayat (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Peñaranda

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is Nabao Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Nabao Lake · lake · Nueva Ecija · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ipo Dam · lake · Bulacan · ~69 km · Must-see
  • La Mesa Reservoir · lake · Eastern Manila District · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Wawa Dam · lake · Rizal · ~90 km · Must-see
  • Lake Pinatubo · lake · Zambales · ~92 km · Must-see

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Museums near Peñaranda

5 museums within 100 km of Peñaranda. The closest is Museum of Angeles City (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Peñaranda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peñaranda
  2. 9 km National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora · church, Nueva Ecija
  3. 18 km Nabao Lake · lake, Nueva Ecija
  4. 23 km San Miguel Church · church, Bulacan
  5. 14 km Biak Na Bato National Park · national park, Bulacan
  6. 23 km Minalungao National Park · national park, Nueva Ecija
  7. 18 km Back to Peñaranda

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How to reach Peñaranda

    All places near Peñaranda by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peñaranda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches353National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (9 km)
    Forts & heritage033Battle of Quingua Monument (68 km)
    Parks010Bayanihan Park (61 km)
    Other attractions39Dwjj (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Mount Arayat (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Nabao Lake (27 km)
    Museums05Museum of Angeles City (63 km)
    Waterfalls23Pao Falls Baliti Arayat (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Minalungao National Park (18 km)
    Caves01Pamitinan Cave (90 km)

    Peñaranda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peñaranda?

    National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora (church, about 9 km), Minalungao National Park (national park, about 18 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 21 km), Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (monument, about 23 km), Nabao Lake (lake, about 27 km), San Miguel Church (church, about 29 km).

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

    12 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 3 other attractions, 1 viewpoint, 1 lake, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Peñaranda?

    National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, about 9 km by road; San Miguel Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peñaranda?

    Battle of Quingua Monument, about 68 km by road; Old Calumpit Station (68 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Peñaranda?

    Bayanihan Park, about 61 km by road; Glorieta Park (81 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peñaranda?

    Start in Peñaranda, visit National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, then Nabao Lake, then San Miguel Church, then Biak Na Bato National Park, then Minalungao National Park, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peñaranda?

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

    Towns near Peñaranda

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