Catanduanes district, Philippines

Places to visit near Virac

Virac is a town in Catanduanes district, Philippines, home to about 15,079 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 56 churches, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 beaches & coast and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Catanduanes Island (31 km), Caramoan National Park (54 km) and Cagraray Island (63 km).

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Virac, Philippines
Virac, Catanduanes district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Virac at a glance

Location
Catanduanes district, Philippines
Population
about 15,079
Coordinates
13.5848° N, 124.2374° E
Places within 50 km
126 (1 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 Virac

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

68 churches within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Santa Elena Chapel (1 km); the best-known is Bato Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Virac

65 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Napo Islet (8 km); the best-known is Catanduanes Island (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Virac

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Johnny's Beach in Catanduanes (1 km); the best-known is Cabugao Bay (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Virac

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Hinagasan Falls, Sogod Sto. Niño, Virac (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Virac

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Catanduanes Prayer Mountain (1 km); the best-known is Buti Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Virac

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Virac. The closest is Simbahan Ng Bato (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Virac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Virac
  2. 1 km Museo de Catanduanes · museum, Catanduanes
  3. 1 km Hinagasan Falls, Sogod Sto. Niño, Virac · waterfall, Catanduanes
  4. 5 km Cabugao Bay · beach, Catanduanes
  5. 4 km Maribina WaterFalls · waterfall, Catanduanes
  6. 3 km Sibanhan Falls · waterfall, Catanduanes
  7. 3 km Back to Virac

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    Within 15 km of Virac

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Virac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5668Santa Elena Chapel (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1665Napo Islet (8 km)
    Beaches & coast2638Johnny's Beach in Catanduanes (1 km)
    Waterfalls827Hinagasan Falls, Sogod Sto. Niño, Virac (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints917Catanduanes Prayer Mountain (1 km)
    Forts & heritage18Simbahan Ng Bato (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Batalay Mangrove Ecopark (10 km)
    Caves14Luyang Cave (14 km)
    Parks44Catanduanes Capitol Playground (1 km)
    Museums13Museo de Catanduanes (1 km)
    Other attractions23Fiat (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Maharang Boiling Lake (80 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (67 km)

    Virac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Virac?

    Museo de Catanduanes (museum, about 1 km), Hinagasan Falls, Sogod Sto. Niño, Virac (waterfall, about 2 km), Sibanhan Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Cabugao Bay (beach, about 4 km), Maribina WaterFalls (waterfall, about 5 km), Simbahan Ng Bato (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Virac?

    Santa Elena Chapel, about 1 km by road; Catanduanes Christian Congregations (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Virac?

    Napo Islet, about 8 km by road; Twin Maybe (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Virac?

    Johnny's Beach in Catanduanes, about 1 km by road; Tampad Beach (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Virac?

    Start in Virac, visit Museo de Catanduanes, then Hinagasan Falls, Sogod Sto. Niño, Virac, then Cabugao Bay, then Maribina WaterFalls, then Sibanhan Falls, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Virac?

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

    Towns near Virac

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Virac’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Virac on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.