Davao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bansalan

Bansalan is a town in Davao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 21,391 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 44 waterfalls, 12 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Apo (29 km), Lake Venado (31 km) and Lake Buluan (56 km).

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Bansalan, Philippines
Bansalan, Davao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bansalan at a glance

Location
Davao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 21,391
Coordinates
6.7861° N, 125.2133° E
Places within 50 km
86 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bansalan

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Things to see near Bansalan, by type

Waterfalls near Bansalan

88 waterfalls within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Talusob Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bansalan

75 churches within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bansalan

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Dawis Beach (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bansalan

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Napan Hill (16 km); the best-known is Mount Apo (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bansalan

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Rano Memorial (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bansalan

7 caves within 100 km of Bansalan. The closest is Dadatan Cave (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bansalan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bansalan
  2. 16 km Napan Hill · hill, Davao del Sur
  3. 18 km Mount Apo · viewpoint, Cotabato
  4. 2 km Lake Venado · lake, Cotabato
  5. 25 km Talusob Falls · waterfall, Cotabato
  6. 11 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao del Sur
  7. 1 km Back to Bansalan

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How to reach Bansalan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bansalan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls4488Talusob Falls (12 km)
    Churches1275Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1643Dawis Beach (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1027Napan Hill (16 km)
    Forts & heritage17Rano Memorial (23 km)
    Caves07Dadatan Cave (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16La Tahiti Cove (40 km)
    Museums06Malagos Chocolate Museum (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24MCGI Local of Digos (22 km)
    Buddhist sites04Polian Temple (68 km)
    Parks03Philippine Eagle (62 km)
    Other attractions03Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (64 km)
    Temples02Davao Indian Temple (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Talicud (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (74 km)

    Bansalan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bansalan?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Mount Apo (viewpoint, about 29 km), Lake Venado (lake, about 31 km), Talusob Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), Napan Hill (hill, about 16 km), Garden of Eden Cathedral of Praise (garden, about 16 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 44 waterfalls, 12 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bansalan?

    Talusob Falls, about 12 km by road; Kamandag Falls (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bansalan?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Garden of Eden Cathedral of Praise (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bansalan?

    Dawis Beach, about 23 km by road; Tagabuli Bay (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bansalan?

    Start in Bansalan, visit Napan Hill, then Mount Apo, then Lake Venado, then Talusob Falls, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bansalan?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bansalan

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