Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Abis

Abis is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,603 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 3 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kabankalan Cathedral (42 km), Negros (42 km) and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (58 km).

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Abis at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,603
Coordinates
9.7173° N, 122.9438° E
Places within 50 km
28 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Abis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Abis: 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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Waterfalls near Abis

60 waterfalls within 100 km of Abis. The closest is Bugsok Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Abis

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Abis. The closest is Manjuyod Sandbar (32 km); the best-known is Negros (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Abis

30 churches within 100 km of Abis. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (28 km); the best-known is Kabankalan Cathedral (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Abis

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Abis. The closest is Pinayun-an Peak (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Abis

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abis. The closest is Philex Sipalay Mine (57 km); the best-known is Silliman Hall (75 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Abis

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Abis. The closest is Olympia Island (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Abis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 142 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abis
  2. 5 km Pinayun-an Peak · peak, Negros Oriental
  3. 40 km Negros · beach, Negros Occidental
  4. 22 km Kabankalan Cathedral · church, Negros Occidental
  5. 39 km Bugsok Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  6. 17 km Niludhan Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  7. 19 km Back to Abis

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How to reach Abis

    All places near Abis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls960Bugsok Falls (10 km)
    Beaches & coast341Manjuyod Sandbar (32 km)
    Churches930The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints428Pinayun-an Peak (5 km)
    Forts & heritage016Philex Sipalay Mine (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves111Olympia Island (31 km)
    Caves19Hagdanan Cave (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Ponong Lake (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bayawan Nature Reserve (40 km)
    Museums04Museo Oslob (73 km)
    Other attractions02Looc Point Lighthouse (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bagacay Mosque (75 km)

    Abis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abis?

    Pinayun-an Peak (peak, about 5 km), Bugsok Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Niludhan Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 42 km), Negros (beach, about 42 km), Amyan Hill (hill, about 26 km).

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

    28 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 3 beaches & coast, 9 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Abis?

    Bugsok Falls, about 10 km by road; Niludhan Falls (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Abis?

    Manjuyod Sandbar, about 32 km by road; Negros (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Abis?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 28 km by road; Baptist Church (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abis?

    Start in Abis, visit Pinayun-an Peak, then Negros, then Kabankalan Cathedral, then Bugsok Falls, then Niludhan Falls, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abis?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Abis

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