Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Piddig

Piddig is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,508 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 96 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 13 waterfalls and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are La Paz Sand Dunes (25 km), Marcos Mausoleum (25 km) and Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (26 km).

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Piddig, Philippines
Piddig, Ilocos Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Piddig at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,508
Coordinates
18.1655° N, 120.7175° E
Places within 50 km
204 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Piddig

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Churches near Piddig

103 churches within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is Piddig Church (1 km); the best-known is Paoay Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Piddig

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is Teofilo Yldefonso (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Piddig

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is Karingking Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Piddig

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is West Philippine Sea (17 km); the best-known is Sabangan Beach (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Piddig

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is Apayao Mountain (9 km); the best-known is Mount Sicapoo (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Piddig

16 museums within 100 km of Piddig. The closest is Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (9 km); the best-known is Ferdinand Marcos Birthplace (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Piddig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Piddig
  2. 1 km Teofilo Yldefonso · heritage site, Ilocos Norte
  3. 29 km Paoay Sand Dune · lake, Ilocos Norte
  4. 10 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  5. 5 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  6. 1 km Marcos Mausoleum · tomb, Ilocos Norte
  7. 25 km Back to Piddig

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Piddig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches96103Piddig Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3851Teofilo Yldefonso (1 km)
    Waterfalls1322Karingking Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast720West Philippine Sea (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints618Apayao Mountain (9 km)
    Museums1116Josefa Llanes Escoda Museum (9 km)
    Parks1516Rizal Park (9 km)
    Other attractions1011Marcos Home (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Museo Vivo de Ilocos (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Sabo Dam, Carasi (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Monroe Island (27 km)
    Caves03Makagutogot Cave and Rock Formation (65 km)
    Buddhist sites11Capuchin Monastery (21 km)

    Piddig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Piddig?

    Teofilo Yldefonso (heritage site, about 1 km), La Paz Sand Dunes (attraction, about 25 km), Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 25 km), Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 26 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 29 km), Paoay Church (church, about 30 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 13 waterfalls, 7 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Piddig?

    Piddig Church, about 1 km by road; St. Anne Parish Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Piddig?

    Teofilo Yldefonso, about 1 km by road; Jose Rizal Monument (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Piddig?

    Karingking Falls, about 15 km by road; Fortabaga Falls Cagayan (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Piddig?

    Start in Piddig, visit Teofilo Yldefonso, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Marcos Mausoleum, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Piddig?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Piddig

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