Ilocos Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tabug

Tabug is a town in Ilocos Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,281 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 104 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (3 km), Marcos Mausoleum (3 km) and Paoay Church (5 km).

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Tabug at a glance

Location
Ilocos Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,281
Coordinates
18.0343° N, 120.5488° E
Places within 50 km
203 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tabug

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabug: 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 Tabug

110 churches within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Paoay Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tabug

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is Birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay (3 km); the best-known is Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tabug

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is Brgy. Pangil Coastline (8 km); the best-known is Beach Area (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Tabug

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is Karingking Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tabug

16 museums within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is Marcos Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tabug

13 parks within 100 km of Tabug. The closest is MMSU Technology Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tabug

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabug
  2. 3 km Gregorio Aglipay National Monument · monument, Ilocos Norte
  3. 1 km Marcos Mausoleum · tomb, Ilocos Norte
  4. 14 km Paoay Sand Dune · lake, Ilocos Norte
  5. 10 km Paoay Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  6. 20 km St John the Baptist Church · church, Ilocos Norte
  7. 18 km Back to Tabug

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabug by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104110Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2133Birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1524Brgy. Pangil Coastline (8 km)
    Waterfalls922Karingking Falls (13 km)
    Museums1116Marcos Museum (3 km)
    Other attractions1516Gregorio Aglipay (3 km)
    Parks1213MMSU Technology Park (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Mount Banti Goolong (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48COED Garden (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55San Agustin Mini Dam (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Gabot Islet (14 km)
    Caves04Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo (59 km)
    Buddhist sites22Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries of Asia, San Agustin, Paoay (5 km)
    Temples11Malakneg Temple of Praise (12 km)

    Tabug: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabug?

    Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (monument, about 3 km), Marcos Mausoleum (tomb, about 3 km), Paoay Church (church, about 5 km), Paoay Sand Dune (lake, about 15 km), St John the Baptist Church (church, about 18 km), Birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabug?

    Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Hallelujah to the Lamb of God Church Incorporated (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tabug?

    Birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay, about 3 km by road; Gregorio Aglipay National Monument (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tabug?

    Brgy. Pangil Coastline, about 8 km by road; Palayupoy Beach (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabug?

    Start in Tabug, visit Gregorio Aglipay National Monument, then Marcos Mausoleum, then Paoay Sand Dune, then Paoay Church, then St John the Baptist Church, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabug?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

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