Nueva Ecija district, Philippines

Places to visit near Rizal

Rizal is a town in Nueva Ecija district, Philippines, home to about 26,201 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 16 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral (19 km), DWNE Transmitter (21 km) and Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (29 km).

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

Rizal at a glance

Location
Nueva Ecija district, Philippines
Population
about 26,201
Coordinates
15.7118° N, 121.1061° E
Places within 50 km
60 (8 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 Rizal

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Churches near Rizal

92 churches within 100 km of Rizal. The closest is Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rizal

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rizal. The closest is Mount Aja (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Rizal

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

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Forts & heritage near Rizal

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rizal. The closest is CLSU Centennial Marker (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Rizal

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rizal. The closest is Dupinga River Bath (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rizal

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rizal. The closest is Aurora Memorial National Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rizal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rizal
  2. 13 km Mount Aja · viewpoint, Nueva Ecija
  3. 3 km Pantabangan Dam · dam, Nueva Ecija
  4. 5 km Mount Bonaba · viewpoint, Nueva Ecija
  5. 2 km Mount Pantabaron · viewpoint, Nueva Ecija
  6. 17 km Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral · church, Nueva Ecija
  7. 19 km Back to Rizal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rizal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1692Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1844Mount Aja (13 km)
    Waterfalls831Palasapas Falls (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1030CLSU Centennial Marker (24 km)
    Beaches & coast114Dupinga River Bath (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Aurora Memorial National Park (31 km)
    Caves08Lamao Caves (59 km)
    Museums07National Museum of the Philippines – Baler (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Pantabangan Dam (14 km)
    Other attractions34DWNE Transmitter (21 km)
    Parks03Maria Cristina Park (76 km)

    Rizal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rizal?

    Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral (church, about 19 km), DWNE Transmitter (attraction, about 21 km), Camp Pangatian Memorial Shrine (monument, about 29 km), Mount Aja (viewpoint, about 13 km), Dwjj (attraction, about 34 km), Pantabangan Dam (dam, about 14 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Rizal?

    Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral, about 19 km by road; Divine Mercy Chapel (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rizal?

    Mount Aja, about 13 km by road; Mount Pantabaron (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rizal?

    Palasapas Falls, about 22 km by road; Anghalo Lubong Nangoloan Falls (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rizal?

    Start in Rizal, visit Mount Aja, then Pantabangan Dam, then Mount Bonaba, then Mount Pantabaron, then Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rizal?

    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 Rizal

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