Butuan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basag

Basag is a town in Butuan district, Philippines, home to about 2,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 116 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls and 16 parks. The must-see places are Pinandagatan Falls (28 km), Butuan Bay (35 km) and Lake Lumao (70 km).

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Basag at a glance

Location
Butuan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,799
Coordinates
8.9255° N, 125.6217° E
Places within 50 km
173 (2 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Basag

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

126 churches within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Taligaman Church of Christ (4 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Basag

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Kaasinan Beach Cabadbaran (10 km); the best-known is Butuan Bay (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Basag

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte (11 km); the best-known is Pinandagatan Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Basag

16 parks within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Csu - Field (6 km); the best-known is Guingona Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basag

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Small Forest (13 km); the best-known is Mount Mayapay (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basag

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basag. The closest is Huyamao (81 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Huyamao · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~81 km
  • General Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~86 km
  • Ayoke · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~88 km
  • Cab-ilan Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~89 km
  • Tag-anongan · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~89 km
  • Lapinigan · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~93 km

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A one-day trip from Basag

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basag
  2. 10 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Butuan
  3. 3 km Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte · waterfall, Butuan
  4. 3 km The Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao · heritage site, Butuan
  5. 8 km PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat · heritage site, Butuan
  6. 33 km Pinandagatan Falls · waterfall, Agusan del Sur
  7. 28 km Back to Basag

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basag by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches116126Taligaman Church of Christ (4 km)
    Beaches & coast823Kaasinan Beach Cabadbaran (10 km)
    Waterfalls621Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte (11 km)
    Parks1616Csu - Field (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Small Forest (13 km)
    Other attractions88Ariola Farm (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07Huyamao (81 km)
    Forts & heritage56PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat (7 km)
    Museums66Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum (11 km)
    Caves06Vinapor Caves (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Taguibo Dam (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Mervat Akeef (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Pagatpatan Welands and Wildlife Sanctuary (17 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (86 km)

    Basag: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basag?

    PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat (heritage site, about 7 km), Pinandagatan Falls (waterfall, about 28 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 10 km), Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte (waterfall, about 11 km), The Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao (heritage site, about 11 km), Guingona Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 116 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 16 parks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Basag?

    Taligaman Church of Christ, about 4 km by road; Antongalon Chapel (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Basag?

    Kaasinan Beach Cabadbaran, about 10 km by road; Lucbon Tubay (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Basag?

    Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte, about 11 km by road; Tinuy-an Falls (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basag?

    Start in Basag, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Tagnote Falls, Rtr, Agusan Del Norte, then The Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao, then PSHS-CRC Balangay Boat, then Pinandagatan Falls, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basag?

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

    Towns near Basag

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