Romblon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tampayan

Tampayan is a town in Romblon district, Philippines, home to about 2,839 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 50 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Nailog (8 km), Mount Guiting-Guiting (12 km) and Mount Guiting-guiting Natural Park (15 km).

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Tampayan at a glance

Location
Romblon district, Philippines
Population
about 2,839
Coordinates
12.4941° N, 122.5331° E
Places within 50 km
136 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tampayan

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Churches near Tampayan

55 churches within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is Magdiwang Catholic Church (3 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Praise - Cajidiocan Romblon (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tampayan

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is Sibuyan Island (15 km); the best-known is Romblon Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tampayan

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is Primas Beach Garden (2 km); the best-known is The Bagumbayan Beach House (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tampayan

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is View of Mt. Guiting-Guiting (1 km); the best-known is Mount Nailog (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tampayan

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Monument (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tampayan

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Tampayan. The closest is Cataja Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tampayan

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 Tampayan
  2. 2 km Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Monument · monument, Romblon
  3. 1 km The Bagumbayan Beach House · beach, Romblon
  4. 7 km Mount Nailog · viewpoint, Romblon
  5. 11 km Mount Guiting-guiting Natural Park · nature spot, Romblon
  6. 3 km Mount Guiting-Guiting · viewpoint, Romblon
  7. 12 km Back to Tampayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tampayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5055Magdiwang Catholic Church (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1235Sibuyan Island (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1633Primas Beach Garden (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2728View of Mt. Guiting-Guiting (1 km)
    Other attractions1116Natural Pool (Pawala River) (1 km)
    Forts & heritage813Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Monument (2 km)
    Waterfalls46Cataja Falls (5 km)
    Parks44Ga-ong Natural Pool (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Botanical Garden (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lamao (32 km)
    Museums02Bayay Hanrumanan (86 km)
    Treks11Guiting-Guting Traverse (8 km)

    Tampayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tampayan?

    Mount Nailog (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Guiting-Guiting (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mount Guiting-guiting Natural Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Monument (monument, about 2 km), The Bagumbayan Beach House (beach, about 3 km), Cataja Falls (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Tampayan?

    Magdiwang Catholic Church, about 3 km by road; Lokal Ng Magdiwang (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tampayan?

    Sibuyan Island, about 15 km by road; Alfonso Island (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tampayan?

    Primas Beach Garden, about 2 km by road; Beach House (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tampayan?

    Start in Tampayan, visit Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Monument, then The Bagumbayan Beach House, then Mount Nailog, then Mount Guiting-guiting Natural Park, then Mount Guiting-Guiting, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tampayan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tampayan

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