Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Barobo

Barobo is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 9,893 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 117 churches, 26 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Panaraga White Sand Beach (16 km), Enchanted River (34 km) and Lake Lumao (50 km).

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Barobo, Philippines
Barobo, Surigao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barobo at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 9,893
Coordinates
8.5353° N, 126.1214° E
Places within 50 km
214 (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 Barobo

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Churches near Barobo

127 churches within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Free Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Barobo

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Yongson Beach (3 km); the best-known is Panaraga White Sand Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Barobo

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Barobo

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Cabyaw Islet (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barobo

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Brgy. San Roque, Barobo Surigao Del Sur (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Barobo

8 parks within 100 km of Barobo. The closest is Lianga People's Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Barobo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barobo
  2. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  3. 16 km Panaraga White Sand Beach · beach, Surigao del Sur
  4. 10 km Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  5. 7 km Pamutuanan Cave · cave, Surigao del Sur
  6. 1 km Pagbutuanan Cave · cave, Surigao del Sur
  7. 5 km Back to Barobo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barobo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches117127Free Methodist Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2627Yongson Beach (3 km)
    Waterfalls522Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur (8 km)
    Other attractions1919Bogac Cold Spring (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1519Cabyaw Islet (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints915Brgy. San Roque, Barobo Surigao Del Sur (11 km)
    Parks78Lianga People's Park (14 km)
    Caves44Pamutuanan Cave (4 km)
    Forts & heritage24Pearson Memorial (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Beto Lagoon (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Libuacan Spring (20 km)
    Museums12Sugwak Tu Agusan Provincial Museum (25 km)
    Temples11Harvest Time Temple (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Khalifah SMPN 2 Kota Bengkulu (31 km)

    Barobo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barobo?

    Panaraga White Sand Beach (beach, about 16 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Pamutuanan Cave (cave, about 4 km), Pagbutuanan Cave (cave, about 5 km), Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur (waterfall, about 8 km), Turtle Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 117 churches, 26 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 19 other attractions, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Barobo?

    Free Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Glcfi Hunop (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Barobo?

    Yongson Beach, about 3 km by road; Victoria's Seaweed Farm (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Barobo?

    Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur, about 8 km by road; Bao-Bao Falls (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barobo?

    Start in Barobo, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Panaraga White Sand Beach, then Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur, then Pamutuanan Cave, then Pagbutuanan Cave, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barobo?

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

    Towns near Barobo

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