Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Basey

Basey is a town in Samar district, Philippines, home to about 7,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 7 waterfalls and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Danglay (10 km), Santo Niño Parish (10 km) and Yolanda Memorial (12 km).

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Basey, Philippines
Basey, Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basey at a glance

Location
Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 7,844
Coordinates
11.2820° N, 125.0699° E
Places within 50 km
59 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Basey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basey: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basey

59 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Cago-orom Islet (1 km); the best-known is Dio Islet (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Basey

36 churches within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Church Belfry (1 km); the best-known is Palo Metropolitan Cathedral (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Basey

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Balantak Waterfall (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Basey

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Cancabato Bay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basey

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Mount Danglay (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Basey

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basey. The closest is Brgy Baybay , Basey (1 km); the best-known is Yolanda Memorial (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Basey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basey
  2. 10 km Mount Danglay · viewpoint, Samar
  3. 6 km Yolanda Memorial · monument, Tacloban
  4. 2 km Santo Niño Parish · museum, Tacloban
  5. 12 km Palo Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Leyte
  6. 3 km MacArthur Park · park, Leyte
  7. 17 km Back to Basey

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How to reach Basey

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    Within 15 km of Basey

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves759Cago-orom Islet (1 km)
    Churches1136Church Belfry (1 km)
    Waterfalls730Balantak Waterfall (17 km)
    Beaches & coast326Cancabato Bay (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints423Mount Danglay (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Brgy Baybay , Basey (1 km)
    Caves412Saob Cave (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Capunluran Island (2 km)
    Other attractions55Archeangel Michael (1 km)
    Parks23Mabaysay Park (1 km)
    Museums12Santo Niño Parish (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Danao Natural Park (58 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tacloban Buddhist Temple (11 km)

    Basey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basey?

    Mount Danglay (viewpoint, about 10 km), Santo Niño Parish (museum, about 10 km), Yolanda Memorial (monument, about 12 km), MacArthur Park (park, about 17 km), Palo Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 20 km), Dio Islet (river spot, about 10 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 7 waterfalls, 3 beaches & coast, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Basey?

    Cago-orom Islet, about 1 km by road; Enoruan Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Basey?

    Church Belfry, about 1 km by road; Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Basey?

    Balantak Waterfall, about 17 km by road; Busay Falls, Babatngon Leyte (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basey?

    Start in Basey, visit Mount Danglay, then Yolanda Memorial, then Santo Niño Parish, then Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, then MacArthur Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basey?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Basey

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