Bukidnon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Alae

Alae is a town in Bukidnon district, Philippines, home to about 5,121 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 25 waterfalls, 47 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are MacArthur Memorial Marker (23 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (25 km) and Macajalar Bay (42 km).

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Alae at a glance

Location
Bukidnon district, Philippines
Population
about 5,121
Coordinates
8.4244° N, 124.8128° E
Places within 50 km
113 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alae

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Waterfalls near Alae

72 waterfalls within 100 km of Alae. The closest is Mintugsok Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Alae

65 churches within 100 km of Alae. The closest is Sto. Nino Parish de Alae (1 km); the best-known is Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alae

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alae. The closest is Libona, Bukidnon (8 km); the best-known is Mount Kitanglad (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Alae

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alae. The closest is Kuloy Kayupo Kiamba Sarangani Province (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Alae

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alae. The closest is U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield (7 km); the best-known is Macabalan Wharf (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alae

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alae. The closest is Mapawa Nature Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alae

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alae
  2. 9 km Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church · church, Bukidnon
  3. 22 km Mapawa Nature Park · nature spot, Cagayan de Oro
  4. 11 km Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan de Oro
  5. 5 km MacArthur Memorial Marker · monument, Cagayan de Oro
  6. 12 km Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus · church, Cagayan de Oro
  7. 14 km Back to Alae

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alae by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2572Mintugsok Falls (17 km)
    Churches4765Sto. Nino Parish de Alae (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1839Libona, Bukidnon (8 km)
    Beaches & coast69Kuloy Kayupo Kiamba Sarangani Province (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Mapawa Nature Park (15 km)
    Caves25Paiyak Cave (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lake Napalit (77 km)
    Parks34PCH 1 Park (9 km)
    Museums24Museum of Three Cultures (24 km)
    Temples22Temple of Praise (10 km)
    Other attractions12Divine Mercy (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Marawi Grand Mosque (93 km)

    Alae: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alae?

    MacArthur Memorial Marker (monument, about 23 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 25 km), Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church (church, about 9 km), Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, about 14 km), Mapawa Nature Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 16 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 25 waterfalls, 47 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Alae?

    Mintugsok Falls, about 17 km by road; Tugpan Falls (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alae?

    Sto. Nino Parish de Alae, about 1 km by road; Alae Christian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alae?

    Libona, Bukidnon, about 8 km by road; Mount Gaboc (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alae?

    Start in Alae, visit Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church, then Mapawa Nature Park, then Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, then MacArthur Memorial Marker, then Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alae?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

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