Isabela district, Philippines

Places to visit near Simimbaan

Simimbaan is a town in Isabela district, Philippines, home to about 2,854 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 87 churches, 2 waterfalls, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 caves. The must-see places are Gamu Church (35 km), National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (37 km) and Magat Dam (45 km).

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Simimbaan at a glance

Location
Isabela district, Philippines
Population
about 2,854
Coordinates
17.1186° N, 121.5814° E
Places within 50 km
106 (3 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Simimbaan

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Churches near Simimbaan

103 churches within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Assembly of God Church (5 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Crist Lokal Ng San Rafael (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Simimbaan

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Matabor Falls (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simimbaan

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Mount Patukan (56 km); the best-known is Sleeping Beauty Mountain (57 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Simimbaan

18 caves within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (71 km); the best-known is Minori Cave (90 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simimbaan

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Fuyot Springs National Park (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Simimbaan

8 museums within 100 km of Simimbaan. The closest is Museo De Dolores (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simimbaan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simimbaan
  2. 5 km Iglesia Ni Crist Lokal Ng San Rafael · church, Isabela
  3. 32 km National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang · mosque or dargah, Isabela
  4. 3 km Gamu Church · church, Isabela
  5. 27 km Church of Christ - Maligaya Locale · church, Isabela
  6. 33 km Magat Dam · dam, Isabela
  7. 45 km Back to Simimbaan

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    Within 15 km of Simimbaan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simimbaan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches87103Assembly of God Church (5 km)
    Waterfalls237Matabor Falls (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints020Mount Patukan (56 km)
    Caves018Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Fuyot Springs National Park (51 km)
    Museums18Museo De Dolores (21 km)
    Parks77Roxas Freedom Park (5 km)
    Beaches & coast27Gerthel Beach (26 km)
    Other attractions46Dolowog FS10 (30 km)
    Forts & heritage03Rizal Monument (81 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Siffu Dam (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (37 km)

    Simimbaan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simimbaan?

    Iglesia Ni Crist Lokal Ng San Rafael (church, about 5 km), Gamu Church (church, about 35 km), National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (mosque or dargah, about 37 km), Magat Dam (dam, about 45 km), Church of Christ - Maligaya Locale (church, about 26 km), Siffu Dam (dam, about 3 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 2 waterfalls, 1 museum, 7 parks, 2 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Simimbaan?

    Assembly of God Church, about 5 km by road; Parish Church of Saint Rose of Lima (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Simimbaan?

    Matabor Falls, about 45 km by road; A'pfaw Mahencha Falls (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simimbaan?

    Mount Patukan, about 56 km by road; Sleeping Beauty Mountain (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simimbaan?

    Start in Simimbaan, visit Iglesia Ni Crist Lokal Ng San Rafael, then National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang, then Gamu Church, then Church of Christ - Maligaya Locale, then Magat Dam, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simimbaan?

    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 and caves.

    Towns near Simimbaan

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