Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Samon

Samon is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 2,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 39 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Urdaneta Philippines Temple (9 km), Mount Balungao (11 km) and Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (14 km).

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Samon at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,112
Coordinates
15.9350° N, 120.6507° E
Places within 50 km
80 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Samon

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

93 churches within 100 km of Samon. The closest is Iglesia Filipina Independiente (6 km); the best-known is Urdaneta Philippines Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samon

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samon. The closest is Mount Balungao (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Samon

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samon. The closest is Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Samon

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Samon. The closest is Maranum Falls, Batchelor East, Natividad (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Samon

13 museums within 100 km of Samon. The closest is Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samon

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samon. The closest is San Roque Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Samon

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 Samon
  2. 25 km Mount Amorong · viewpoint, Pangasinan
  3. 17 km Mount Balungao · viewpoint, Pangasinan
  4. 17 km Urdaneta Philippines Temple · church, Pangasinan
  5. 19 km Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary · church, Pangasinan
  6. 13 km Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument · monument, Pangasinan
  7. 14 km Back to Samon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3993Iglesia Filipina Independiente (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1164Mount Balungao (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1042Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (14 km)
    Waterfalls1125Maranum Falls, Batchelor East, Natividad (28 km)
    Museums113Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center (38 km)
    Other attractions19Dzrd 981 (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17San Roque Dam (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Manleluag Hot Spring (59 km)
    Parks15Camiling Municipal Park (47 km)
    Beaches & coast34San Fabian Beach (44 km)
    Caves14Aran Caves (50 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (67 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (67 km)

    Samon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samon?

    Urdaneta Philippines Temple (church, about 9 km), Mount Balungao (viewpoint, about 11 km), Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument (monument, about 14 km), Mount Amorong (viewpoint, about 25 km), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (church, about 26 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente (church, about 6 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Samon?

    Iglesia Filipina Independiente, about 6 km by road; Cathedral of Saint Anthony of Padua (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samon?

    Mount Balungao, about 11 km by road; Mount Cuyapo (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samon?

    Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, about 14 km by road; Pozorrubio: Landas Ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899 (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samon?

    Start in Samon, visit Mount Amorong, then Mount Balungao, then Urdaneta Philippines Temple, then Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, then Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samon?

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

    Towns near Samon

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