Mount Pinatubo
Inevitably associated with the town, the volcano is the biggest draw in the area, particularly its crater lake and the lunar landscapes created along its gullies following the 1991 eruptions.
A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Porac guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours …
Miyamit Falls
A waterfall on the Mount Pinatubo massif. A permit from the municipal hall is needed before entering.
Sandbox
Part of the Alviera private development, it has a giant swing and an obstacle course. Being in a relatively dry area near Mount Pinatubo, it can become hot during the months of March to May, so prepare to get sunburned.
Pio Chapel
The first known circular chapel in the Philippines, built in 1861. Damaged by the 1991 Pinatubo eruption and a 2019 earthquake, it was controversially repaired in a DIY manner by locals amid limited funds and lack of advice from conservationists.
Dara Falls
A set of four cascades. Its name was shortened because its last syllables are also the Filipino word for pubic hair.
Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church
A Baroque church dating to 1872. It was damaged during World War II, but was restored in the 1980s. Its four-storey belfry was reduced to three storeys by an earthquake in 2019.
Tutulari Avatar Gorge
A gorge named in part because it resembles the setting from the film Avatar (the one with blue aliens).
Hacienda Dolores Chapel
A Spanish-era Roman Catholic barangay chapel, built in 1838 and repaired following damage caused by the 2019 earthquake.
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Before you go
- Check the opening hours and the fee on the page.
- Bring cash: many gates and boats do not take cards.
- Take your trash with you.