Agusan del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basa

Basa is a town in Agusan del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,323 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 94 churches, 8 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tinuy-an Falls (27 km), Mount Diwata (35 km) and Lake Lumao (65 km).

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Basa at a glance

Location
Agusan del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,323
Coordinates
8.0722° N, 126.0642° E
Places within 50 km
154 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Basa

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

107 churches within 100 km of Basa. The closest is WHC Mindanao (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Basa

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Basa. The closest is Tugpan Falls (19 km); the best-known is Tinuy-an Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basa

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basa. The closest is Mount Saugon (10 km); the best-known is Mount Diwata (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Basa

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basa. The closest is Turtle Island (70 km); the best-known is Panaraga White Sand Beach (70 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Basa

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Basa. The closest is Lake Canubajan (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Basa

13 caves within 100 km of Basa. The closest is Hinayagan Cave (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basa
  2. 19 km Tugpan Falls · waterfall, Agusan del Sur
  3. 4 km Awao Falls · waterfall, Agusan del Sur
  4. 24 km Mount Diwata · viewpoint, Davao de Oro
  5. 15 km Magdagandang Falls · waterfall, Davao de Oro
  6. 40 km Tinuy-an Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  7. 27 km Back to Basa

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How to reach Basa

    All places near Basa by distance

    Within 15 km of Basa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches94107WHC Mindanao (3 km)
    Waterfalls830Tugpan Falls (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1322Mount Saugon (10 km)
    Beaches & coast017Turtle Island (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1214Lake Canubajan (12 km)
    Other attractions1213Jehova's Witnessess (11 km)
    Caves113Hinayagan Cave (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Cabugao Island (51 km)
    Parks77Governor Democrito Plaza Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Pineapple Yard (17 km)
    Forts & heritage13Ramon Magsaysay (40 km)
    Temples12Monkayo Temple Of Praise Fellowship Inc (35 km)
    Museums11International Doll House (41 km)

    Basa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basa?

    Tinuy-an Falls (waterfall, about 27 km), Mount Diwata (viewpoint, about 35 km), Tugpan Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Magdagandang Falls (waterfall, about 20 km), Awao Falls (waterfall, about 21 km), WHC Mindanao (church, about 3 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 8 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Basa?

    WHC Mindanao, about 3 km by road; Lighthouse Foursquare Gospel Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Basa?

    Tugpan Falls, about 19 km by road; Magdagandang Falls (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basa?

    Mount Saugon, about 10 km by road; Range Peak (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basa?

    Start in Basa, visit Tugpan Falls, then Awao Falls, then Mount Diwata, then Magdagandang Falls, then Tinuy-an Falls, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basa?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Basa

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