Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Badak

Badak is a town in Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 6,653 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 4 waterfalls, 6 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Buluan (30 km), Fort Pikit (30 km) and Masjid Dimaukom (44 km).

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Badak at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 6,653
Coordinates
6.8472° N, 124.7206° E
Places within 50 km
23 (3 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 Badak

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Waterfalls near Badak

69 waterfalls within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Pangadilan Falls (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Badak

28 churches within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badak

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Mount Sinkatulan (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Badak

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Fort Pikit (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Badak

7 caves within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Pisan Cave (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Badak

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Badak. The closest is Dawis Beach (91 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Badak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 172 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badak
  2. 12 km Liguasan Marsh · nature spot, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 19 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
  4. 41 km Masjid Dimaukom · mosque, Maguindanao del Sur
  5. 50 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Sultan Kudarat
  6. 20 km Lake Buluan · lake, Maguindanao del Sur
  7. 30 km Back to Badak

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How to reach Badak

    All places near Badak by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Badak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls469Pangadilan Falls (37 km)
    Churches628Iglesia Ni Cristo (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints526Mount Sinkatulan (43 km)
    Forts & heritage37Fort Pikit (30 km)
    Caves07Pisan Cave (53 km)
    Beaches & coast07Dawis Beach (91 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Liguasan Marsh (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Buluan (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Masjid Dimaukom (44 km)
    Other attractions12Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (26 km)
    Parks02Tantawan Park (84 km)
    Museums02Kampilan (83 km)

    Badak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Badak?

    Lake Buluan (lake, about 30 km), Fort Pikit (fort, about 30 km), Liguasan Marsh (nature spot, about 12 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 22 km), Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 44 km), Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (attraction, about 26 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 4 waterfalls, 6 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Badak?

    Pangadilan Falls, about 37 km by road; Manurib Falls (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Badak?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 22 km by road; Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Badak?

    Mount Sinkatulan, about 43 km by road; Ugis Peak (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Badak?

    Start in Badak, visit Liguasan Marsh, then Fort Pikit, then Masjid Dimaukom, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Lake Buluan, and drive back — about 172 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Badak?

    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 Badak

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