Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Baon

Baon is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 22 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Hamiguitan (15 km), Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (20 km) and Pujada Bay (23 km).

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Baon at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,601
Coordinates
6.7956° N, 126.0878° E
Places within 50 km
65 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Baon

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

72 churches within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Baon

65 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Amye Beach (1 km); the best-known is Pujada Bay (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Baon

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Uwang-uwang Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baon

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Mount Cape (8 km); the best-known is Mount Hamiguitan (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Baon

7 museums within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Mount Hamiguitan Natural Science Museum (11 km); the best-known is Subangan (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baon

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baon. The closest is Mary's Wood (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Baon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baon
  2. 8 km Kawa Kawa Cave · cave, Davao Oriental
  3. 13 km Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Davao Oriental
  4. 6 km Uwang-uwang Falls · waterfall, Davao Oriental
  5. 1 km Mount Hamiguitan · viewpoint, Davao Oriental
  6. 18 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  7. 23 km Back to Baon

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    Within 15 km of Baon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2272Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1765Amye Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls529Uwang-uwang Falls (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints817Mount Cape (8 km)
    Museums47Mount Hamiguitan Natural Science Museum (11 km)
    Forts & heritage17Mary's Wood (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (20 km)
    Caves16Kawa Kawa Cave (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Pujada (25 km)
    Parks23Orchid Garden (11 km)
    Buddhist sites03Polian Temple (76 km)
    Other attractions12Mount Hamiguitan World Heritage Park (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Leonard (83 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (76 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (76 km)

    Baon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baon?

    Mount Hamiguitan (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 20 km), Pujada Bay (beach, about 23 km), Kawa Kawa Cave (cave, about 8 km), Uwang-uwang Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Aroma Beach (beach, about 16 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Baon?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 4 km by road; Señor San Pedro Chapel (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Baon?

    Amye Beach, about 1 km by road; Abloi's Beach (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Baon?

    Uwang-uwang Falls, about 15 km by road; Dumagook Falls (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baon?

    Start in Baon, visit Kawa Kawa Cave, then Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, then Uwang-uwang Falls, then Mount Hamiguitan, then Pujada Bay, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baon?

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

    Towns near Baon

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