Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baao

Baao is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 19,612 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 50 churches, 16 waterfalls and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Baao (7 km), Mount Asog (12 km) and Iriga (12 km).

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Baao, Philippines
Baao, Camarines Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baao at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 19,612
Coordinates
13.4549° N, 123.3653° E
Places within 50 km
106 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Baao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baao: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Baao

76 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Baao. The closest is Atulayan Island (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Baao

62 churches within 100 km of Baao. The closest is St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish (1 km); the best-known is Church of God (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Baao

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Baao. The closest is Nata Falls (15 km); the best-known is Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Baao

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baao. The closest is Missibis Bay (6 km); the best-known is Bagolatao White Pebble Beaches (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baao

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baao. The closest is Antipolo (5 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~5 km
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~51 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Baao

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baao. The closest is Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Baao

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 Baao
  2. 7 km Lake Baao · lake, Camarines Sur
  3. 19 km Lake Bato · lake, Camarines Sur
  4. 28 km Lake Buhi · lake, Camarines Sur
  5. 8 km Iriga · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  6. 1 km Mount Asog · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  7. 12 km Back to Baao

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    Within 15 km of Baao

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves676Atulayan Island (33 km)
    Churches5062St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish (1 km)
    Waterfalls1629Nata Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast418Missibis Bay (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Antipolo (5 km)
    Forts & heritage411Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28JustBel Greens (2 km)
    Museums67Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum (8 km)
    Caves07Libmanan Caves National Park (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lake Baao (7 km)
    Other attractions44Sambahang Kristiyano (1 km)
    Parks33Baao Viewing Deck (1 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (79 km)

    Baao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baao?

    Lake Baao (lake, about 7 km), Mount Asog (viewpoint, about 12 km), Iriga (viewpoint, about 12 km), Lake Bato (lake, about 17 km), Lake Buhi (lake, about 20 km), Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (monument, about 1 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 50 churches, 16 waterfalls, 4 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Baao?

    Atulayan Island, about 33 km by road; Daruanak Island (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baao?

    St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish, about 1 km by road; Church of God (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Baao?

    Nata Falls, about 15 km by road; Twin Falls (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baao?

    Start in Baao, visit Lake Baao, then Lake Bato, then Lake Buhi, then Iriga, then Mount Asog, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baao?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Baao

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baao’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baao on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.