Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Aplaya

Aplaya is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,730 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 58 churches, 16 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are MacArthur Memorial Marker (21 km), Macajalar Bay (22 km) and Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (25 km).

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Aplaya at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,730
Coordinates
8.6086° N, 124.7681° E
Places within 50 km
118 (5 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 Aplaya

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Churches near Aplaya

74 churches within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Aplaya

73 waterfalls within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Sagpolon Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aplaya

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Brgy. San Isidro, Jasaan (5 km); the best-known is Mount Balatukan (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Aplaya

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Dalampasigan Jasaan (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Aplaya

7 parks within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Villanueva Plaza (3 km); the best-known is MacArthur Memorial Marker (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Aplaya

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aplaya. The closest is Macabalan Wharf (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Aplaya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aplaya
  2. 7 km Sagpolon Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  3. 8 km Kanhawan Falls, Natubo Jasaan · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  4. 22 km Macajalar Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  5. 25 km Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan de Oro
  6. 5 km MacArthur Memorial Marker · monument, Cagayan de Oro
  7. 21 km Back to Aplaya

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    Within 15 km of Aplaya

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aplaya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5874Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1673Sagpolon Falls (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints643Brgy. San Isidro, Jasaan (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1824Dalampasigan Jasaan (1 km)
    Parks67Villanueva Plaza (3 km)
    Forts & heritage57Macabalan Wharf (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Mapawa Nature Park (27 km)
    Caves36Macahambus Cave (37 km)
    Museums24Museum of Three Cultures (23 km)
    Other attractions12Divine Mercy (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mantigue (79 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Shrine Of Divine Mercy (5 km)

    Aplaya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aplaya?

    MacArthur Memorial Marker (monument, about 21 km), Macajalar Bay (beach, about 22 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 25 km), Sagpolon Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Kanhawan Falls, Natubo Jasaan (waterfall, about 8 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 11 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 16 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Aplaya?

    Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church, about 1 km by road; Sto. Nino Chapel (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Aplaya?

    Sagpolon Falls, about 7 km by road; Kanhawan Falls, Natubo Jasaan (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aplaya?

    Brgy. San Isidro, Jasaan, about 5 km by road; Malaiba Mountain (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aplaya?

    Start in Aplaya, visit Sagpolon Falls, then Kanhawan Falls, Natubo Jasaan, then Macajalar Bay, then Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, then MacArthur Memorial Marker, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aplaya?

    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.

    Towns near Aplaya

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