Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baka

Baka is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 2,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 53 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 mosques & dargahs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tantawan Park (8 km), PC Hill (8 km) and Kutawato Cave (8 km).

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Baka at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,404
Coordinates
7.2761° N, 124.2642° E
Places within 50 km
170 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Baka

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Churches near Baka

54 churches within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary (3 km); the best-known is Bell Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baka

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Timanan, South Upi (8 km); the best-known is PC Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Baka

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Markazul Aytam Masjid (5 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Baka

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Coco Verde Beach Reso (8 km); the best-known is Tugapangan Point (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Baka

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Matimos Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Baka

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Baka. The closest is Panul Island (15 km); the best-known is Fruit Bat Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Baka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baka
  2. 4 km Kampilan · museum, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 9 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 11 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 17 km Back to Baka

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    Within 15 km of Baka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5354Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2237Timanan, South Upi (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3032Markazul Aytam Masjid (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1825Coco Verde Beach Reso (8 km)
    Waterfalls418Matimos Falls (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Panul Island (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Lake Sebu (4 km)
    Forts & heritage58Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (8 km)
    Parks77Sultan Kudarat Town Plaza (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Mado Hot Spring National Park (12 km)
    Caves26Kutawato Cave (8 km)
    Museums34Kampilan (4 km)
    Other attractions44Cotabaro City Xathedral of Faith (SBC) (8 km)

    Baka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baka?

    Tantawan Park (park, about 8 km), PC Hill (hill, about 8 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 8 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 17 km), Kampilan (museum, about 4 km), Bell Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 mosques & dargahs, 18 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Baka?

    Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary, about 3 km by road; King's Revival Church Isulan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baka?

    Timanan, South Upi, about 8 km by road; PC Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Baka?

    Markazul Aytam Masjid, about 5 km by road; Masjid Annoor (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baka?

    Start in Baka, visit Kampilan, then Tantawan Park, then PC Hill, then Kutawato Cave, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baka?

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

    Towns near Baka

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