Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tabon

Tabon is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 3,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 41 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast and 21 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Tabon Cave Complex (5 km), Mount Victoria (46 km) and Rasa Island (61 km).

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Tabon at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,801
Coordinates
9.2388° N, 117.9946° E
Places within 50 km
132 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tabon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabon: 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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Churches near Tabon

85 churches within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Quezon Alliance Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabon

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Tabon Viewdeck (4 km); the best-known is Mount Victoria (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Tabon

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Quezon Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tabon

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Tataran (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Tabon

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Tumarbong Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tabon

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tabon. The closest is Masjid Abu Bakr As-siddiq (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tabon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabon
  2. 8 km Maricaban · river spot, Palawan
  3. 5 km National Museum of the Philippines - Tabon Cave Complex · cave, Palawan
  4. 1 km Tabon Cave Complex · cave, Palawan
  5. 4 km Tataran · river spot, Palawan
  6. 10 km Tumarbong Falls · waterfall, Palawan
  7. 8 km Back to Tabon

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    Within 15 km of Tabon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4185Quezon Alliance Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2437Tabon Viewdeck (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1333Quezon Lighthouse (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2129Tataran (8 km)
    Other attractions1327Quezon, Palawan Doppler Radar (2 km)
    Waterfalls519Tumarbong Falls (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs514Masjid Abu Bakr As-siddiq (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Lipuun Point Reservation (5 km)
    Caves44Tabon Cave Complex (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Tagbung Saing Lake (40 km)
    Forts & heritage02Dr. Jose P. Rizal (56 km)
    Parks02Brooke's Point People's Park (67 km)
    Museums11National Museum (1 km)

    Tabon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabon?

    Tabon Cave Complex (cave, about 5 km), National Museum of the Philippines - Tabon Cave Complex (cave, about 5 km), Tataran (river spot, about 8 km), Maricaban (river spot, about 8 km), Tumarbong Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Sidanao (river spot, about 9 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabon?

    Quezon Alliance Church, about 1 km by road; Immaculate Conception Parish Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tabon?

    Tabon Viewdeck, about 4 km by road; Malanut Peak (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tabon?

    Quezon Lighthouse, about 1 km by road; Lasyap Beach Quezon Palawan (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabon?

    Start in Tabon, visit Maricaban, then National Museum of the Philippines - Tabon Cave Complex, then Tabon Cave Complex, then Tataran, then Tumarbong Falls, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tabon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tabon’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.