Zambales district, Philippines

Places to visit near Purac

Purac is a town in Zambales district, Philippines, home to about 2,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 5 waterfalls and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Iba (26 km), Mount Tapulao Trail (34 km) and Capones Island Lighthouse (47 km).

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Purac at a glance

Location
Zambales district, Philippines
Population
about 2,305
Coordinates
15.2520° N, 120.0169° E
Places within 50 km
68 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Purac

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

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

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Churches near Purac

70 churches within 100 km of Purac. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Purac

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Purac. The closest is Sta. Barbara Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Purac

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purac. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Purac

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Purac. The closest is Liwliwa Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Purac

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Purac. The closest is Matalvis Island (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Purac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purac
  2. 9 km Sta. Barbara Falls · waterfall, Zambales
  3. 24 km Mount Iba · viewpoint, Zambales
  4. 21 km Mount Catongohan · viewpoint, Zambales
  5. 3 km Mount Munti · viewpoint, Zambales
  6. 4 km Mount Botolan · viewpoint, Zambales
  7. 4 km Back to Purac

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How to reach Purac

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4079Mount Botolan (4 km)
    Churches770Iglesia Ni Cristo (14 km)
    Waterfalls527Sta. Barbara Falls (9 km)
    Forts & heritage326Ramon Magsaysay Historical Marker (12 km)
    Beaches & coast525Liwliwa Beach (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves515Matalvis Island (35 km)
    Museums17Ramon Magsaysay Heritage House (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Roosevelt Protected Landscape (66 km)
    Other attractions06Calapaw de Balanon Resort (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Pinatubo (47 km)
    Parks02Bayanihan Park (77 km)
    Caves02Sagrada Familia Cave, Sta. Cruz (73 km)
    Treks11Pundaquit - Anawangin Trail (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Arrahman Mosque (81 km)

    Purac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purac?

    Mount Botolan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Iba (viewpoint, about 26 km), Mount Munti (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mount Catongohan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Sta. Barbara Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Bear Peak (peak, about 11 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 5 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Purac?

    Mount Botolan, about 4 km by road; Mount Munti (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Purac?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 14 km by road; Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Purac?

    Sta. Barbara Falls, about 9 km by road; Ubong Nangoloan Falls (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purac?

    Start in Purac, visit Sta. Barbara Falls, then Mount Iba, then Mount Catongohan, then Mount Munti, then Mount Botolan, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purac?

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

    Towns near Purac

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