Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bao

Bao is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 3,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 69 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Bernacci (19 km), Libmanan Caves National Park (21 km) and Bicol Natural Park (41 km).

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Bao at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 3,006
Coordinates
13.6414° N, 122.8314° E
Places within 50 km
122 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bao

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

86 churches within 100 km of Bao. The closest is Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bao

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bao. The closest is Galvaney Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bao

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bao. The closest is Mount Tinalmud (5 km); the best-known is Mount Bernacci (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bao

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bao. The closest is Buenasuerte, Ragay, Cam. Sur (20 km); the best-known is San Miguel Bay (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bao

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Bao. The closest is Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bao

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bao. The closest is 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 (33 km); the best-known is Bicol Natural Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bao
  2. 5 km Galvaney Island · island, Camarines Sur
  3. 2 km Carabang Island · island, Camarines Sur
  4. 17 km Banga Caves · cave, Camarines Sur
  5. 25 km Libmanan Caves National Park · national park, Camarines Sur
  6. 10 km Mount Bernacci · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  7. 19 km Back to Bao

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6986Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves639Galvaney Island (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1322Mount Tinalmud (5 km)
    Beaches & coast922Buenasuerte, Ragay, Cam. Sur (20 km)
    Waterfalls322Tabion Falls, Brgy. Pamplona, Del Gallego (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 (33 km)
    Forts & heritage46Kilometer Post (24 km)
    Parks56Andaya Park (26 km)
    Museums45Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14San Juan Boulevard (23 km)
    Caves22Banga Caves (19 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (49 km)
    Other attractions11Locale of Ragay (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Libmanan Mosque (28 km)

    Bao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bao?

    Mount Bernacci (viewpoint, about 19 km), Libmanan Caves National Park (national park, about 21 km), Galvaney Island (island, about 5 km), Carabang Island (island, about 7 km), Banga Caves (cave, about 19 km), Bicol Natural Park (nature spot, about 41 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Bao?

    Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, about 1 km by road; Saint Anthony of Padua, Brgy Binahian, Sipocot Cam Sur (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bao?

    Galvaney Island, about 5 km by road; Carabang Island (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bao?

    Mount Tinalmud, about 5 km by road; Mount White Scar (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bao?

    Start in Bao, visit Galvaney Island, then Carabang Island, then Banga Caves, then Libmanan Caves National Park, then Mount Bernacci, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bao?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bao

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