Ilocos Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Santa

Santa is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 39 churches, 6 waterfalls, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Heroes Hill National Park (3 km), Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (12 km) and Vigan Cathedral (14 km).

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Santa, Philippines
Santa, Ilocos Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Santa at a glance

Location
Ilocos Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,283
Coordinates
17.4860° N, 120.4348° E
Places within 50 km
134 (8 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 Santa

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Churches near Santa

56 churches within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (3 km); the best-known is Vigan Cathedral (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Santa

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Santa

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Santa Symbolic Landmark (5 km); the best-known is Mount Tirad (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Santa

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Gabriela Silang Memorial (3 km); the best-known is Church of Narvacan (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Santa

16 museums within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Safari Gallery (12 km); the best-known is Birthplace of Father Burgos (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Santa

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Santa. The closest is Paraiso Ni Juan (6 km); the best-known is Mindoro Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Santa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Santa
  2. 3 km Heroes Hill National Park · national park, Ilocos Sur
  3. 14 km Baluarte Falls/Sangbay · waterfall, Ilocos Sur
  4. 4 km Birthplace of Father Burgos · museum, Ilocos Sur
  5. 1 km Plaza Salcedo · park, Ilocos Sur
  6. 1 km Vigan Cathedral · church, Ilocos Sur
  7. 14 km Back to Santa

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    Within 15 km of Santa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Santa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3956Iglesia Ni Cristo (3 km)
    Waterfalls629Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1528Santa Symbolic Landmark (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1828Gabriela Silang Memorial (3 km)
    Other attractions1718Tunnel Going To Abra (10 km)
    Museums1016Safari Gallery (12 km)
    Beaches & coast913Paraiso Ni Juan (6 km)
    Caves212Bantay Abot Cave (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Heroes Hill National Park (3 km)
    Parks88Imelda Park (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Solvec Rock (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Paoay Sand Dune (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid At-Taqwa (10 km)
    Temples11Indian Sikh Temple (14 km)

    Santa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Santa?

    Heroes Hill National Park (national park, about 3 km), Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (waterfall, about 12 km), Vigan Cathedral (church, about 14 km), Plaza Salcedo (park, about 14 km), Birthplace of Father Burgos (museum, about 14 km), Saint Augustine Parish Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 6 waterfalls, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Santa?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 3 km by road; Lungog United Methodist Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Santa?

    Baluarte Falls/Sangbay, about 12 km by road; Pinsal Falls (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Santa?

    Santa Symbolic Landmark, about 5 km by road; Mount Tirad (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Santa?

    Start in Santa, visit Heroes Hill National Park, then Baluarte Falls/Sangbay, then Birthplace of Father Burgos, then Plaza Salcedo, then Vigan Cathedral, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Santa?

    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 Santa

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