Cebu City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Apas

Apas is a town in Cebu City district, Philippines, home to about 22,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 27 waterfalls and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cebu City Philippines Temple (2 km), Cebu Taoist Temple (2 km) and Bradford Uniqted Church of Christ in the Philippines (5 km).

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Apas at a glance

Location
Cebu City district, Philippines
Population
about 22,566
Coordinates
10.3408° N, 123.9026° E
Places within 50 km
186 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Apas

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Forts & heritage near Apas

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Casa Verde (5 km); the best-known is San Carlos Borromeo (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apas

41 churches within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Holy Family Retreat House (1 km); the best-known is Cebu City Philippines Temple (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Apas

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Guining Falls, Tabunan, Cebu (1 km); the best-known is Bugasok Falls, Argao,cebu (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Apas

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Bantolinao Lighthouse (12 km); the best-known is Bagacay Point Lighthouse (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Apas

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Shell Island (8 km); the best-known is Mactan (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apas

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apas. The closest is Prayer Intention Bells (5 km); the best-known is Mount Manunggal (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Apas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apas
  2. 6 km National Shrine of Saint Joseph · church, Mandaue
  3. 7 km Bradford Uniqted Church of Christ in the Philippines · church, Cebu City
  4. 3 km Cebu City Philippines Temple · church, Cebu City
  5. 2 km Cebu Taoist Temple · temple, Cebu City
  6. 5 km Temple of Leah · temple, Cebu City
  7. 6 km Back to Apas

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    Within 15 km of Apas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4146Casa Verde (5 km)
    Churches3141Holy Family Retreat House (1 km)
    Waterfalls2741Guining Falls, Tabunan, Cebu (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1940Bantolinao Lighthouse (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1534Shell Island (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1220Prayer Intention Bells (5 km)
    Caves1120Shadows's Cave (2 km)
    Museums1213Biological Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Cebu South Road Properties (10 km)
    Temples44I-Kuan Tao, Sian Tian Temple (2 km)
    Other attractions34Muelle Osmeña Lighthouse (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Buhisan Dam (8 km)
    Parks33Plaza Hamabar (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chu Un Temple (5 km)

    Apas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apas?

    Cebu City Philippines Temple (church, about 2 km), Cebu Taoist Temple (temple, about 2 km), Bradford Uniqted Church of Christ in the Philippines (church, about 5 km), Temple of Leah (temple, about 6 km), National Shrine of Saint Joseph (church, about 6 km), San Carlos Borromeo (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 27 waterfalls, 19 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apas?

    Casa Verde, about 5 km by road; University of San Carlos (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Apas?

    Holy Family Retreat House, about 1 km by road; Adoration Convent of Divine Grace (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Apas?

    Guining Falls, Tabunan, Cebu, about 1 km by road; 7 Falls Lake Sebu, South Cotabato (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apas?

    Start in Apas, visit National Shrine of Saint Joseph, then Bradford Uniqted Church of Christ in the Philippines, then Cebu City Philippines Temple, then Cebu Taoist Temple, then Temple of Leah, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Apas

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