Ilocos Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tablac

Tablac is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 10 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 1 caves. The must-see places are San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (3 km), Mount Tirad (26 km) and Heroes Hill National Park (35 km).

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Tablac at a glance

Location
Ilocos Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,903
Coordinates
17.2157° N, 120.4543° E
Places within 50 km
38 (5 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 Tablac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tablac: 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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Waterfalls near Tablac

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tablac

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Mount Tirad (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tablac

29 churches within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km); the best-known is San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tablac

18 caves within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Bantay Abot Cave (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tablac

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Gregorio Del Pilar Shrine (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tablac

12 museums within 100 km of Tablac. The closest is Crisologo Museum (50 km); the best-known is Birthplace of Father Burgos (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tablac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tablac
  2. 12 km Lidlidda Protected Landscape · nature spot, Ilocos Sur
  3. 21 km Mount Tirad · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  4. 26 km San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church · church, Ilocos Sur
  5. 4 km Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio · waterfall, Ilocos Sur
  6. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Ilocos Sur
  7. 2 km Back to Tablac

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How to reach Tablac

    All places near Tablac by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tablac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1041Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints741Mount Tirad (26 km)
    Churches429Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km)
    Caves118Bantay Abot Cave (31 km)
    Forts & heritage712Gregorio Del Pilar Shrine (25 km)
    Museums212Crisologo Museum (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Lidlidda Protected Landscape (12 km)
    Beaches & coast211Suso Beach (20 km)
    Parks03Plaza Salcedo (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Busilac River (45 km)
    Other attractions02Bantay Bell Tower (52 km)
    Temples02Shri Guru Nanak Niwas Temple (81 km)

    Tablac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tablac?

    San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (church, about 3 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 2 km), Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio (waterfall, about 5 km), Mount Tirad (viewpoint, about 26 km), Lidlidda Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 12 km), Heroes Hill National Park (national park, about 35 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 10 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 1 cave, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tablac?

    Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio, about 5 km by road; Kinbandiw Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tablac?

    Mount Tirad, about 26 km by road; Palayan View Deck (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tablac?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 2 km by road; San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tablac?

    Start in Tablac, visit Lidlidda Protected Landscape, then Mount Tirad, then San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, then Payegpeg Falls, San Emilio, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tablac?

    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 Tablac

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