Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tapel

Tapel is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 2,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 66 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 beaches & coast and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Engano Cove (42 km), Cape Engaño Lighthouse (43 km) and Lal-lo Church (50 km).

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Tapel at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,548
Coordinates
18.2891° N, 122.0292° E
Places within 50 km
172 (3 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 Tapel

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

123 churches within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is Jesus Is Lord (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapel

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is Mount Cagua, Gonzaga (6 km); the best-known is Mount Cagua (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Tapel

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is Matara Beach Gonzaga Cagayan (6 km); the best-known is Golden Ace (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tapel

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is San Vicente Island (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Tapel

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is Sta. Clara Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tapel

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tapel. The closest is Kadakki Creek Dam (6 km); the best-known is Buguey Lagoon (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tapel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapel
  2. 8 km Ariwdar Cave · cave, Cagayan
  3. 7 km Sta. Clara Falls · waterfall, Cagayan
  4. 7 km Bagsang Falls · waterfall, Cagayan
  5. 1 km Mount Cagua · viewpoint, Cagayan
  6. 25 km Golden Ace · beach, Cagayan
  7. 20 km Back to Tapel

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How to reach Tapel

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    Within 15 km of Tapel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66123Jesus Is Lord (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3546Mount Cagua, Gonzaga (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2730Matara Beach Gonzaga Cagayan (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1620San Vicente Island (33 km)
    Waterfalls58Sta. Clara Falls (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Kadakki Creek Dam (6 km)
    Other attractions57Globe Cell Site (7 km)
    Caves26Ariwdar Cave (8 km)
    Parks36Rizal Park (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Villaluna Crops Farm (6 km)
    Forts & heritage24Marede Catholic Cemetery (30 km)
    Treks33Siwangag Cove Trail (38 km)

    Tapel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapel?

    Ariwdar Cave (cave, about 8 km), Sta. Clara Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Bagsang Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Mount Cagua (viewpoint, about 16 km), Golden Ace (beach, about 20 km), Mount Baua (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Tapel?

    Jesus Is Lord, about 1 km by road; Sr. Santiago Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapel?

    Mount Cagua, Gonzaga, about 6 km by road; Mount Cagua (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tapel?

    Matara Beach Gonzaga Cagayan, about 6 km by road; Tallag Rock Formation (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapel?

    Start in Tapel, visit Ariwdar Cave, then Sta. Clara Falls, then Bagsang Falls, then Mount Cagua, then Golden Ace, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapel?

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

    Towns near Tapel

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