Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bau

Bau is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 6,672 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Asik-Asik Falls (27 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (34 km) and Mount Piapayungan (44 km).

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Bau at a glance

Location
Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 6,672
Coordinates
7.4053° N, 124.6497° E
Places within 50 km
40 (6 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 Bau

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Waterfalls near Bau

57 waterfalls within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Busaon Falls (15 km); the best-known is Asik-Asik Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bau

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Mount Kitubod (10 km); the best-known is Mount Akir Akir (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bau

20 churches within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Vision Baptist Church (7 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bau

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Mado Hot Spring National Park (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bau

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Mindanao (68 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Bau

7 caves within 100 km of Bau. The closest is Kitub-Bao Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 134 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bau
  2. 15 km Busaon Falls · waterfall, Cotabato
  3. 1 km Abaga Falls · waterfall, Cotabato
  4. 32 km Asik-Asik Falls · waterfall, Cotabato
  5. 30 km Mount Akir Akir · viewpoint, Cotabato
  6. 22 km Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church, Cotabato
  7. 34 km Back to Bau

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How to reach Bau

    All places near Bau by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls957Busaon Falls (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1244Mount Kitubod (10 km)
    Churches920Vision Baptist Church (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Mado Hot Spring National Park (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09Mindanao (68 km)
    Caves47Kitub-Bao Cave (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lake Pinamaloy (61 km)
    Forts & heritage15Fort Pikit (48 km)
    Other attractions34Salukot Mountain View (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (72 km)
    Parks12Alamada Municipal Plaza (13 km)
    Museums02Kampilan (53 km)
    Beaches & coast02Tugapangan Point (68 km)

    Bau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bau?

    Asik-Asik Falls (waterfall, about 27 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 34 km), Busaon Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Abaga Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Mount Akir Akir (viewpoint, about 21 km), Kitub-Bao Cave (cave, about 22 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 1 sanctuary, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bau?

    Busaon Falls, about 15 km by road; Abaga Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bau?

    Mount Kitubod, about 10 km by road; Mount Marakabak (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bau?

    Vision Baptist Church, about 7 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bau?

    Start in Bau, visit Busaon Falls, then Abaga Falls, then Asik-Asik Falls, then Mount Akir Akir, then Santo Nino Parish Midsayap, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bau?

    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 Bau

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