Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bagu

Bagu is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 2,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 77 churches, 10 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pata Church Ruins (37 km), Lal-lo Church (51 km) and Kabigan Falls (69 km).

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Bagu at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,120
Coordinates
18.4244° N, 121.3557° E
Places within 50 km
120 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bagu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bagu: 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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Churches near Bagu

81 churches within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Bagu Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bagu

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Nagtupacan Pamplona Cagayan (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bagu

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Mount Malaqui Babui (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bagu

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Mabnang Falls (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bagu

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Lafu (51 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Bagu

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bagu. The closest is Rizal Monument (6 km); the best-known is Pata Church Ruins (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bagu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bagu
  2. 37 km Pata Church Ruins · heritage site, Cagayan
  3. 23 km Mount Lico · viewpoint, Cagayan
  4. 11 km Mount Malaqui Babui · viewpoint, Cagayan
  5. 10 km Dupag Rock Formation · viewpoint, Apayao
  6. 22 km Old Town Hall · heritage site, Apayao
  7. 21 km Back to Bagu

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How to reach Bagu

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    Within 15 km of Bagu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bagu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7781Bagu Church of Christ (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1031Nagtupacan Pamplona Cagayan (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1525Mount Malaqui Babui (9 km)
    Waterfalls216Mabnang Falls (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves011Lafu (51 km)
    Forts & heritage510Rizal Monument (6 km)
    Parks77Town Plaza (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bacut Lake (29 km)
    Caves04Makagutogot Cave and Rock Formation (55 km)
    Other attractions33Site (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Magapit Protected Landscape (51 km)

    Bagu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bagu?

    Mount Malaqui Babui (viewpoint, about 9 km), Dupag Rock Formation (viewpoint, about 15 km), Pata Church Ruins (heritage site, about 37 km), Mount Lico (viewpoint, about 18 km), Old Town Hall (heritage site, about 21 km), Bagu Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 10 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Bagu?

    Bagu Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bagu?

    Nagtupacan Pamplona Cagayan, about 10 km by road; Ballesteros Beach Boulevard (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bagu?

    Mount Malaqui Babui, about 9 km by road; San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bagu?

    Start in Bagu, visit Pata Church Ruins, then Mount Lico, then Mount Malaqui Babui, then Dupag Rock Formation, then Old Town Hall, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bagu?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bagu

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