Quezon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Polillo

Polillo is a town in Quezon district, Philippines, home to about 5,502 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 4 waterfalls, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves and 0 churches. The must-see places are Polillo Island (18 km), Lamon Bay (48 km) and Jomalig Island (57 km).

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Polillo, Philippines
Polillo, Quezon district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Polillo at a glance

Location
Quezon district, Philippines
Population
about 5,502
Coordinates
14.7170° N, 121.9489° E
Places within 50 km
41 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Polillo

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Waterfalls near Polillo

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Tamulaya Waterfall (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polillo

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Mount Malolo (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Polillo

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Polillo Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Polillo

29 churches within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church (78 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Polillo

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Casa de Azaula (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Polillo

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polillo. The closest is Church of Santa Maria (79 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Polillo

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

  1. Start in Polillo
  2. 10 km Mount Malolo · viewpoint, Quezon
  3. 7 km Polillo Island · island, Quezon
  4. 10 km Tamulaya Waterfall · waterfall, Quezon
  5. 3 km Casa de Azaula · beach, Quezon
  6. 17 km Aga-Bato Beach · beach, Quezon
  7. 13 km Back to Polillo

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How to reach Polillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls448Tamulaya Waterfall (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints137Mount Malolo (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2733Polillo Island (18 km)
    Churches029Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church (78 km)
    Beaches & coast815Casa de Azaula (5 km)
    Forts & heritage07Church of Santa Maria (79 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bigwangan Lake (50 km)
    Caves03Butas Butas Cave Beach Mauban Quezon (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Masungi Geo Reserve (86 km)
    Other attractions02Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (88 km)

    Polillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polillo?

    Polillo Island (island, about 18 km), Casa de Azaula (beach, about 5 km), Tamulaya Waterfall (waterfall, about 8 km), Mount Malolo (viewpoint, about 10 km), Aga-Bato Beach (beach, about 13 km), San Rafael Island (island, about 18 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 4 waterfalls, 1 viewpoint, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 beaches & coast, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Polillo?

    Tamulaya Waterfall, about 8 km by road; Nonok Falls (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polillo?

    Mount Malolo, about 10 km by road; Mount Binuang (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Polillo?

    Polillo Island, about 18 km by road; San Rafael Island (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polillo?

    Start in Polillo, visit Mount Malolo, then Polillo Island, then Tamulaya Waterfall, then Casa de Azaula, then Aga-Bato Beach, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polillo?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Polillo

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