Bohol district, Philippines

Places to visit near Abaca

Abaca is a town in Bohol district, Philippines, home to about 2,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (40 km), Bohol (44 km) and Chocolate Hills (49 km).

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Abaca at a glance

Location
Bohol district, Philippines
Population
about 2,480
Coordinates
9.9204° N, 124.5051° E
Places within 50 km
67 (3 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 Abaca

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Abaca

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is Tintinan Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Abaca

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is POOK Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Abaca

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is Mariano Datahan Monument (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Abaca

40 churches within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is Iglesia Filipina Independiente Chapel (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Abaca

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is Can-Umantad Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Abaca

24 caves within 100 km of Abaca. The closest is Lamanok Caves (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Abaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abaca
  2. 11 km Tintinan Island · island, Bohol
  3. 3 km Lumayag Sandbar · beach, Bohol
  4. 3 km POOK Beach · beach, Bohol
  5. 8 km Lumislis Island · island, Bohol
  6. 3 km Catiil Island · island, Bohol
  7. 13 km Back to Abaca

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How to reach Abaca

    All places near Abaca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2957Tintinan Island (11 km)
    Beaches & coast947POOK Beach (9 km)
    Forts & heritage442Mariano Datahan Monument (30 km)
    Churches640Iglesia Filipina Independiente Chapel (15 km)
    Waterfalls435Can-Umantad Falls (17 km)
    Caves924Lamanok Caves (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Canawa Cold Spring (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (49 km)
    Museums07Museum of Bohol (81 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Pilar Rice Terraces (26 km)
    Other attractions03Tarsier (66 km)
    Parks01Plaza Hamabar (97 km)

    Abaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abaca?

    POOK Beach (beach, about 9 km), Lumayag Sandbar (beach, about 9 km), Tintinan Island (island, about 11 km), Lumislis Island (island, about 12 km), Catiil Island (island, about 13 km), Tabangdio Island (island, about 14 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Abaca?

    Tintinan Island, about 11 km by road; Lumislis Island (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Abaca?

    POOK Beach, about 9 km by road; Lumayag Sandbar (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Abaca?

    Mariano Datahan Monument, about 30 km by road; Jagna Martyrs (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abaca?

    Start in Abaca, visit Tintinan Island, then Lumayag Sandbar, then POOK Beach, then Lumislis Island, then Catiil Island, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abaca?

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

    Towns near Abaca

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