Agusan del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Agay

Agay is a town in Agusan del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 115 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Butuan Bay (24 km), Pinandagatan Falls (40 km) and Lake Mainit (54 km).

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Agay at a glance

Location
Agusan del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,976
Coordinates
9.0536° N, 125.5867° E
Places within 50 km
170 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Agay

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

123 churches within 100 km of Agay. The closest is San Isidro Labrador Parish RTR (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Agay

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Agay. The closest is Bitaog Centennial Tree (7 km); the best-known is Butuan Bay (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Agay

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Agay. The closest is Masao Beach (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Agay

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Agay. The closest is Mount Milan (5 km); the best-known is Mount Hilong-Hilong (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Agay

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Agay. The closest is Pigafetta (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Pigafetta · river spot · Butuan · ~12 km
  • Huyamao · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~72 km
  • Bucas Grande · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~97 km · Must-see
  • General Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~77 km
  • Lapinigan · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~77 km
  • Cagban · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~79 km

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Parks near Agay

12 parks within 100 km of Agay. The closest is RTR Rizal Park (1 km); the best-known is Guingona Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Agay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Agay
  2. 12 km PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat · heritage site, Butuan
  3. 29 km Butuan Bay · beach, Agusan del Norte
  4. 18 km Catheral of Our Lady of Presentation · church, Agusan del Norte
  5. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Agusan del Norte
  6. 8 km Bitaog Centennial Tree · beach, Agusan del Norte
  7. 7 km Back to Agay

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    Within 15 km of Agay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Agay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches115123San Isidro Labrador Parish RTR (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1527Bitaog Centennial Tree (7 km)
    Waterfalls719Masao Beach (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Mount Milan (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves113Pigafetta (12 km)
    Parks1212RTR Rizal Park (1 km)
    Caves010Vinapor Caves (52 km)
    Forts & heritage67PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat (12 km)
    Other attractions55Major POwer Tower (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Taguibo Dam (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Pagatpatan Welands and Wildlife Sanctuary (12 km)
    Museums11Balangay Shrine Museum (19 km)
    Temples11Shekinah Temple of Missions (12 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (68 km)

    Agay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Agay?

    Butuan Bay (beach, about 24 km), Bitaog Centennial Tree (beach, about 7 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 12 km), PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat (heritage site, about 12 km), Catheral of Our Lady of Presentation (church, about 12 km), Birhen Sa Kasilak Parish (church, about 14 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 115 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest church to Agay?

    San Isidro Labrador Parish RTR, about 1 km by road; R.T.R. Foursquare Gospel Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Agay?

    Bitaog Centennial Tree, about 7 km by road; Lorenzo-Llanos Beach (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Agay?

    Masao Beach, about 16 km by road; Tinuy-an Falls (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Agay?

    Start in Agay, visit PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat, then Butuan Bay, then Catheral of Our Lady of Presentation, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Bitaog Centennial Tree, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Agay?

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

    Towns near Agay

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