Sorsogon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bacon

Bacon is a town in Sorsogon district, Philippines, home to about 5,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 churches, 9 waterfalls and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sorsogon Bay (22 km), Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (37 km) and Mount Bulusan (37 km).

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Bacon at a glance

Location
Sorsogon district, Philippines
Population
about 5,010
Coordinates
13.0378° N, 124.0411° E
Places within 50 km
64 (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

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bacon

69 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Binaculan (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bacon

29 churches within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Bacon Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bacon

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Abion Falls (26 km); the best-known is Busay Falls (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Bacon

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Halabang Baybay 2021 (1 km); the best-known is Sorsogon Bay (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bacon

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Mount Pocdol (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bacon

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bacon. The closest is Ibalon (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bacon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bacon
  2. 1 km Bacon Church · church, Sorsogon
  3. 11 km Sorsogon Museum · church, Sorsogon
  4. 1 km Binaculan · river spot, Sorsogon
  5. 10 km Sorsogon Bay · beach, Sorsogon
  6. 19 km Mount Pocdol · viewpoint, Sorsogon
  7. 11 km Back to Bacon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bacon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves969Binaculan (12 km)
    Churches2029Bacon Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls926Abion Falls (26 km)
    Beaches & coast624Halabang Baybay 2021 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Mount Pocdol (11 km)
    Forts & heritage511Ibalon (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (37 km)
    Caves25Pighulugan Cave (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Maharang Boiling Lake (27 km)
    Museums14Museo de Legazpi (44 km)
    Other attractions22Healer (3 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent (4 km)

    Bacon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bacon?

    Bacon Church (church, about 1 km), Sorsogon Bay (beach, about 22 km), Sorsogon Museum (church, about 11 km), Mount Pocdol (viewpoint, about 11 km), Binaculan (river spot, about 12 km), Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 37 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 churches, 9 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bacon?

    Binaculan, about 12 km by road; Rapu Rapu Island (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bacon?

    Bacon Church, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bacon?

    Abion Falls, about 26 km by road; Nagsipit (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bacon?

    Start in Bacon, visit Bacon Church, then Sorsogon Museum, then Binaculan, then Sorsogon Bay, then Mount Pocdol, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bacon?

    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 Bacon

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