Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Balud

Balud is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 2,295 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches, 20 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Balbagon Island (64 km), Cabugao Gamay Island (70 km) and Bugui Point Lighthouse (79 km).

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Balud, Philippines
Balud, Masbate district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balud at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 2,295
Coordinates
12.0369° N, 123.1935° E
Places within 50 km
60
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Balud

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balud: 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 Balud

86 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Tandao Rock (16 km); the best-known is Cagmasoso Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Balud

39 churches within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Immaculate Conception Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Balud

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Panubigan, Balud (5 km); the best-known is Antabaan Cove (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balud

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Mount Manapao (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Balud

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Dukyo Supper Bridge (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Balud

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balud. The closest is Don Casimiro Andrada Monument (63 km); the best-known is Kalanay Cave (94 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Balud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balud
  2. 14 km Antabaan Cove · beach, Masbate
  3. 4 km Looc Bay · beach, Masbate
  4. 2 km Cabug Island · island, Masbate
  5. 2 km Carogo Island · island, Masbate
  6. 4 km Cagmasoso Island · island, Masbate
  7. 18 km Back to Balud

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balud by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1486Tandao Rock (16 km)
    Churches1339Immaculate Conception Parish (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2037Panubigan, Balud (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1028Mount Manapao (6 km)
    Waterfalls111Dukyo Supper Bridge (48 km)
    Forts & heritage05Don Casimiro Andrada Monument (63 km)
    Caves04Bakwitan Cave (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Debesmscat Eco-Tourism Park (40 km)
    Parks12Nailaban Cockfighting Arena (30 km)
    Other attractions02Bugui Point Lighthouse (79 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lamao (84 km)

    Balud: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balud?

    Antabaan Cove (beach, about 14 km), Looc Bay (beach, about 18 km), Cagmasoso Island (island, about 18 km), Cabug Island (island, about 21 km), Carogo Island (island, about 21 km), Nin Bay (beach, about 25 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches, 20 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Balud?

    Tandao Rock, about 16 km by road; Cagmasoso Island (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balud?

    Immaculate Conception Parish, about 1 km by road; Bethlehem Bible Baptist Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Balud?

    Panubigan, Balud, about 5 km by road; Antabaan Cove (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balud?

    Start in Balud, visit Antabaan Cove, then Looc Bay, then Cabug Island, then Carogo Island, then Cagmasoso Island, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balud?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Balud

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