Tarlac district, Philippines

Places to visit near Vargas

Vargas is a town in Tarlac district, Philippines, home to about 2,777 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 45 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tarlac Cathedral (20 km), DZTC Transmitter (20 km) and Mount Resurrection Eco Park (23 km).

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Vargas at a glance

Location
Tarlac district, Philippines
Population
about 2,777
Coordinates
15.5933° N, 120.4871° E
Places within 50 km
77 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vargas

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

114 churches within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is Baptist Church (7 km); the best-known is Tarlac Cathedral (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vargas

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vargas

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is View Deck (27 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Vargas

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is Ansap Twin Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Vargas

9 museums within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is Diwa Ng Tarlac (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vargas

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vargas. The closest is Trebor Hill Nature Park (13 km); the best-known is Manleluag Hot Spring (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vargas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vargas
  2. 30 km Bayambang Church · church, Pangasinan
  3. 28 km Free Christian Mission Church · church, Tarlac
  4. 20 km Tarlac Cathedral · church, Tarlac
  5. 22 km Mount Resurrection Eco Park · church, Tarlac
  6. 20 km Baptist Church · church, Tarlac
  7. 7 km Back to Vargas

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How to reach Vargas

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vargas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches45114Baptist Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1036Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints529View Deck (27 km)
    Waterfalls716Ansap Twin Falls (14 km)
    Museums49Diwa Ng Tarlac (20 km)
    Other attractions16DZTC Transmitter (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Trebor Hill Nature Park (13 km)
    Parks24Camiling Municipal Park (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Pinatubo (65 km)
    Temples01Hare Krishna Temple (57 km)
    Caves01Kuhbara's CAVE (60 km)

    Vargas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vargas?

    Tarlac Cathedral (church, about 20 km), DZTC Transmitter (attraction, about 20 km), Mount Resurrection Eco Park (church, about 23 km), Baptist Church (church, about 7 km), Bayambang Church (church, about 30 km), Free Christian Mission Church (church, about 10 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Vargas?

    Baptist Church, about 7 km by road; Free Christian Mission Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vargas?

    Don Francisco P. Santos Heritage Mansion & Museum, about 15 km by road; Carlos P. Romulo (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vargas?

    View Deck, about 27 km by road; Mount Cuyapo (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vargas?

    Start in Vargas, visit Bayambang Church, then Free Christian Mission Church, then Tarlac Cathedral, then Mount Resurrection Eco Park, then Baptist Church, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vargas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vargas

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