Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basay

Basay is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 4,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 56 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Balanan Lake Mountain Resort (63 km), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (70 km) and Lake Balinsasayao (74 km).

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Basay, Philippines
Basay, Negros Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basay at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 4,307
Coordinates
9.4087° N, 122.6400° E
Places within 50 km
114
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 Basay

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

85 churches within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Basay Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Basay

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Borasay (1 km); the best-known is Baloc Baloc Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Basay

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Manampa Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basay

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Cabalayongan, Basay (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Basay

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (32 km); the best-known is Philex Sipalay Mine (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basay

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basay. The closest is Bolila Island (28 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Basay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basay
  2. 15 km Manampa Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  3. 8 km Mantapi Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  4. 7 km Bayawan Nature Reserve · nature spot, Negros Oriental
  5. 45 km Bolila Island · island, Negros Occidental
  6. 12 km Baloc Baloc Beach · beach, Negros Occidental
  7. 17 km Back to Basay

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From travellers near Basay

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How to reach Basay

    All places near Basay by distance

    Within 15 km of Basay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5685Basay Catholic Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2553Borasay (1 km)
    Waterfalls431Manampa Falls (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints927Cabalayongan, Basay (1 km)
    Forts & heritage310Jose Rizal Monument (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Bolila Island (28 km)
    Other attractions47Espartero Ancestral House (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Bayawan Nature Reserve (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Tab-ang Lake (14 km)
    Caves25Obong Cave (39 km)
    Parks33Basay Town Plaza (1 km)
    Museums02Ariniego Art Gallery (92 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bagacay Mosque (91 km)

    Basay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basay?

    Manampa Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Baloc Baloc Beach (beach, about 17 km), Mantapi Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Bayawan Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Basay Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Basay Town Plaza (park, about 1 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Basay?

    Basay Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Basay Fundamental Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Basay?

    Borasay, about 1 km by road; G Gaga-A Beach & Sing-Along (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Basay?

    Manampa Falls, about 15 km by road; Mantapi Falls (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basay?

    Start in Basay, visit Manampa Falls, then Mantapi Falls, then Bayawan Nature Reserve, then Bolila Island, then Baloc Baloc Beach, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basay?

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

    Towns near Basay

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