Albay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tabaco

Tabaco is a town in Albay district, Philippines, home to about 57,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches, 14 waterfalls and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are San Miguel Island (10 km), Mayon Volcano Natural Park (15 km) and Mount Mayon (16 km).

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Tabaco, Philippines
Tabaco, Albay district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tabaco at a glance

Location
Albay district, Philippines
Population
about 57,860
Coordinates
13.3586° N, 123.7336° E
Places within 50 km
72 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tabaco

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tabaco

73 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is San Miguel Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Tabaco

39 churches within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is Baptist Bible Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tabaco

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is Palale Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Tabaco

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is German Place (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabaco

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is Mount Mayon (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ligñon Hill · viewpoint · Albay · ~27 km · Must-see
  • South Summit · viewpoint · Albay · ~18 km
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~40 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tabaco

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabaco. The closest is Manalang Ancestral House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tabaco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabaco
  2. 1 km Manalang Ancestral House · heritage site, Albay
  3. 16 km Mount Malinao · viewpoint, Albay
  4. 23 km Mount Mayon · viewpoint, Albay
  5. 3 km Mayon Volcano Natural Park · nature spot, Albay
  6. 22 km San Miguel Island · island, Albay
  7. 10 km Back to Tabaco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabaco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves973San Miguel Island (10 km)
    Churches1539Baptist Bible Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1438Palale Falls (4 km)
    Beaches & coast325German Place (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014Mount Mayon (16 km)
    Forts & heritage813Manalang Ancestral House (1 km)
    Museums38Mayon Planetarium and Science Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Mt. Bulakawan (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Sumlang Lake / Nature FunTraventure (26 km)
    Caves36Misibis Caves (25 km)
    Parks02Plaza Quince Martires (83 km)
    Other attractions01Ungay Lighthouse (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (66 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (82 km)

    Tabaco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabaco?

    San Miguel Island (island, about 10 km), Mayon Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Mount Mayon (viewpoint, about 16 km), Mount Malinao (viewpoint, about 16 km), Manalang Ancestral House (heritage site, about 1 km), The Church Ruins of Cormidal (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches, 14 waterfalls, 3 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tabaco?

    San Miguel Island, about 10 km by road; Sula Island (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabaco?

    Baptist Bible Church, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tabaco?

    Palale Falls, about 4 km by road; Busay Falls (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabaco?

    Start in Tabaco, visit Manalang Ancestral House, then Mount Malinao, then Mount Mayon, then Mayon Volcano Natural Park, then San Miguel Island, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabaco?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tabaco

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