Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basak

Basak is a town in Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines, home to about 3,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 22 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Binaca (36 km), Masjid Dimaukom (46 km) and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (66 km).

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Basak at a glance

Location
Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines
Population
about 3,781
Coordinates
6.7274° N, 124.1512° E
Places within 50 km
86 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Basak

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Churches near Basak

72 churches within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basak

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Marawir Peak (21 km); the best-known is Mount Binaca (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basak

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Masjid (IHH) (32 km); the best-known is Masjid Dimaukom (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Basak

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Taguisa Beach (17 km); the best-known is Poral Tibpuan Beach (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Basak

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Makin Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basak

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basak. The closest is Lebak Island (29 km); the best-known is Balot (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Basak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 142 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basak
  2. 11 km Makin Falls · waterfall, Sultan Kudarat
  3. 10 km Marawir Peak · peak, Sultan Kudarat
  4. 8 km Tres Andanas Falls · waterfall, Sultan Kudarat
  5. 29 km Poral Tibpuan Beach · beach, Sultan Kudarat
  6. 48 km Mount Binaca · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 36 km Back to Basak

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2272Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2842Marawir Peak (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs830Masjid (IHH) (32 km)
    Beaches & coast1329Taguisa Beach (17 km)
    Waterfalls616Makin Falls (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves315Lebak Island (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Katunggan Coastal Eco Park (17 km)
    Forts & heritage18Maguindanao Massacre Memorial (41 km)
    Parks27Lebak Municipal Portal (18 km)
    Caves13Lion Cave (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Kabulnan River Irrigation Dam (42 km)
    Other attractions03Maganao Twin Islet (57 km)
    Museums036ID Peace Museum (61 km)

    Basak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basak?

    Makin Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Tres Andanas Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Mount Binaca (viewpoint, about 36 km), Marawir Peak (peak, about 21 km), Poral Tibpuan Beach (beach, about 22 km), Mount Dilafungan (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs, 13 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Basak?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Keytodac Alliance Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basak?

    Marawir Peak, about 21 km by road; Mount Talayan (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Basak?

    Masjid (IHH), about 32 km by road; Abdulkarim Datuali Mosque (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basak?

    Start in Basak, visit Makin Falls, then Marawir Peak, then Tres Andanas Falls, then Poral Tibpuan Beach, then Mount Binaca, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basak?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Basak

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