St. John the Evangelist ChurchApolinario Mabini ShrineNational Shrine of Saint Padre PioMount MakilingRizal MonumentTadlac Lake
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Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas is a town in Laguna district, Philippines of about 57,438 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 30 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 3 parks. The must-see places are St. John the Evangelist Church, Apolinario Mabini Shrine and National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio.

14.1079° N, 121.1414° EPop. 57,438

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

St. John the Evangelist Church, church near Santo Tomas
Must-see

St. John the Evangelist Church

Church · 3 km · Batangas

Apolinario Mabini Shrine, museum near Santo Tomas
Must-see

Apolinario Mabini Shrine

Museum · 6 km · Batangas

National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, church near Santo Tomas
Must-see

National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio

Church · 7 km · Batangas

Places near Santo Tomas by type

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One day from Santo Tomas

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Santo Tomas
  2. Apolinario Mabini Shrinemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rizal Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tadlac Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Mount Makilingviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. National Shrine of Saint Padre Piochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Santo Tomas
Today’s loopSanto TomasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Santo Tomas?

St. John the Evangelist Church (church, about 3 km), Apolinario Mabini Shrine (museum, about 6 km), National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (church, about 7 km), Mount Makiling (viewpoint, about 8 km), Rizal Monument (monument, about 12 km), Tadlac Lake (lake, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Santo Tomas?

72 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 7 other attractions, 3 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Santo Tomas?

St. John the Evangelist Church, about 3 km by road; National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Santo Tomas?

Rizal Monument, about 12 km by road; Cuartel de Santo Domingo (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Santo Tomas?

Start in Santo Tomas, visit Apolinario Mabini Shrine, then Rizal Monument, then Tadlac Lake, then Mount Makiling, then National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.