Why visit Sariaya
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 146 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malagonlong Bridge, Mount Mayabobo, Arguelles Ancestral House and Casa Comunidad de Tayabas.
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About Sariaya
Sariaya ([sɐɾˈjajɐ]), officially the Municipality of Sariaya (Tagalog: Bayan ng Sariaya), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 172,018 people, making it the second most populous local government unit (LGU) in Quezon after the capital city of Lucena, and the most populous municipality in the said province.
From the Wikipedia article Sariaya (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Sariaya on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Malagonlong Bridge
Bridge · 11.3 km
Spanish colonial period bridge, in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines
Museums and landmarks35
Casa Comunidad de Tayabas
Monument and historic site · 9.9 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Tayabas
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape
Park · 11.1 km
Protected landscape park in Calabarzon, Philippines
Sariaya Sports Complex
Sports field and stadium · 4.6 km
Maharlika Highway, Sariaya
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes146
McHailey Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 km
Sampaloc 2 Maharlika Highway, Sariaya
Mo-Su 09:00-10:00
Groundzero House of Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pancit Lucban, Longanisang Lucban · 9.7 km
Quezon Avenue, Lucena
08:00-24:00
Tapsi LOGAN
Restaurant · Regional, Breakfast · 7.0 km
Tropical Avenue
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
JIJF Lutong Bahay Ni Inay
Restaurant · Filipino · 9.3 km
Rose Street, Candelaria
Maria Del Carmen House of Baked Mac
Restaurant · 9.6 km
20 M. S. Enverga Street
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
WhisThee Foodhouse
Restaurant · 4.1 km
Maharlika Highway, Tayabas
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
134 more on the map.
History
The beginning of Sariaya's documented history occurred with the arrival of Augustinian missionary priests in a Tagalog seaside settlement in what is now Barangay Castañas on the shores of Tayabas Bay. They discovered a thriving native people and converted the majority of them to Christianity.
After years of being part of Tayabas, Sariaya became a separate town in 1631 and was transferred northwards to avoid Moro pirates.
A strong earthquake in 1743 caused the bell tower of the Tumbaga church to collapse. As a result, the fragile southwest ridge of Mount Banahaw's crater lake collapsed, destroying the ancient community referred to as "Lumangbayan," or Old Town. The surviving settlers relocated further north. A more durable combination of materials was used in the construction of the current church. These components consist of bricks, adobe blocks, albumin or egg white, stones, and masonry. In addition to being a house of worship, the church and its four-story belfry served as a lookout point for the surrounding fields and mountains as well as a citadel or last line of defense for the residents.
On May 17, 1902, Candelaria was merged with Sariaya by virtue of Act No. 402. On September 20, 1907, Candelaria was separated from the municipality to regain its independent status.
From the History section of Sariaya on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Lucena Fresh Air Hotel and Resort
Motel and hotel · 7.6 km
Old Manila South Road, Lucena
Churches and places of worship42
Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
Church · Roman Catholic · 9.9 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Tayabas
Saint Ferdinand Cathedral
Church · Roman Catholic · 9.7 km
Quezon Avenue, Lucena
Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 7.4 km
Old Manila South Road, Lucena
Monastery of Saint Clare
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 km
Daang Maharlika, Sariaya
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 9.0 km
Nadres Street, Lucena
Our Lady Of Penafrancia Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 8.7 km
Camia Street, Lucena City
Shopping57
Colmax Steel and Builders Supply
Hardware store · 7.6 km
1059 Old Manila South Road
A. Villa Construction Supply
Hardware store · 9.6 km
Manuel Quezon Avenue, Lucena
Gas and EV charging45
Schools, colleges and libraries112
Infant Jesus Montessori Center Phils.
School · 8.8 km
1329 A. Daleon Street, Lucena
Healthcare44
Map of Sariaya
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Getting there and nearby towns
Marinduque Airport (MRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 74 km away.
- Lucena 10 km east, about 10 min by car
- Tayabas 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Candelaria 12 km west, about 12 min by car
- Lucban 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Pagbilao 19 km east, about 19 min by car
- Majayjay 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Nagcarlan 23 km northwest, about 23 min by car
- San Pablo 25 km northwest, about 25 min by car
- Del Remedio 27 km northwest, about 27 min by car
- Calauan 31 km northwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rizal Park with Town Hall Sariaya, Quezon, Nickrds09, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 18 Gala-Rodriguez NHI Heritage House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 23 Gala-Enriquez Ancestral House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 06 Don Cayo Gala Ancestral House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 17 Religioso-De Villa Ancestral House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 12 Algenio House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 10 Sariaya Bread House Reception Hall Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 03 Sariaya Glorietta, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 13 Ruins of Gobernadorcillo Roman Reynoso House Sariaya (burned in 1944), Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 05 Francisco Rodriguez House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 15 Cita de la Torre House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11 Isidro Palabrica House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 14 De Torres House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 01 Jose Rizal Monument Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 04 Dr. Luis B. Manese House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 04 Dr. Luis B. Manese House Sariaya 2, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 09 Flores-Castillo Ancestral House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 16 Fructoso Alcala House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21 Don Benito Cadiz Ancestral House Sariaya, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malagonlong Bridge, Carol Zornosa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enverga University (Lucena) arch, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Victoria Lagunajf3335 05, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Ferdinand Cathedral (Quezon Avenue, Lucena, Quezon; 10-09-2022), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minor Basilica of St. Michael Archagel Facade, Carcollector at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- St Francis of Assisi Church (Sariaya), Zernan2014, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa Sariaya, Zernan2014, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Fernando Cathedral Lucena City Marker, Nick Coros, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lucena historical marker, Photo: Ramon FVelasquez ; perspective correction and retouching: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historical Marker Gala-Rodriguez House, Zernan2014, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Comunidad de Tayabas, Nickrds09, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apolinario dela Cruz historical marker (Tayabas), Photo: Nick Coros ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC0
- Gov. Natalio Enriquez House, Ramil Tibayan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (Lopez Jaena, Tayabas, Quezon; 10-08-2022), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sariaya Church, Quezon, Feb 2024, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gala-Rodriguez Heritage House, Sariaya, Quezon, Feb 2024, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Don Catalino Rodriguez House (Daliz Street, Sariaya, Quezon; 10-08-2022), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lucena Church, Quezon, September 2023, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solis Oca 06, KisekiLacroix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solis Oca 03, KisekiLacroix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solis Oca 02, KisekiLacroix, CC BY-SA 4.0
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