Mountain Province district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bauko

Bauko is a town in Mountain Province district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 6 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (14 km), Mount Data National Park (16 km) and Mount Polis (22 km).

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Bauko, Philippines
Bauko, Mountain Province district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bauko at a glance

Location
Mountain Province district, Philippines
Coordinates
16.9898° N, 120.8671° E
Places within 50 km
81 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bauko

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bauko

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is Blue Soil (12 km); the best-known is Mount Polis (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Polis · viewpoint · Ifugao · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mount Abao · viewpoint · Mountain Province · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mount Patoc · viewpoint · Mountain Province · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Bessang Pass · viewpoint · Ilocos Sur · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Blue Soil · viewpoint · Mountain Province · ~12 km
  • Marlboro Country · viewpoint · Mountain Province · ~13 km

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Waterfalls near Bauko

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is Pungas Waterfalls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bauko

42 churches within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bauko

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is William Henry Scott (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bauko

22 caves within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is Balangan Cave (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bauko

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bauko. The closest is Mount Data National Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bauko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bauko
  2. 14 km Church of Saint Mary the Virgin · church, Mountain Province
  3. 14 km Mount Patoc · viewpoint, Mountain Province
  4. 25 km Mount Polis · viewpoint, Ifugao
  5. 25 km Mount Abao · viewpoint, Mountain Province
  6. 12 km Mount Data National Park · national park, Benguet
  7. 16 km Back to Bauko

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bauko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2485Blue Soil (12 km)
    Waterfalls2450Pungas Waterfalls (8 km)
    Churches642Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (14 km)
    Forts & heritage325William Henry Scott (14 km)
    Caves1322Balangan Cave (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Mount Data National Park (16 km)
    Museums514Masferré Photographs (15 km)
    Beaches & coast06Suso Beach (75 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Dubung Lake (64 km)
    Other attractions05Balukbok Spring (65 km)
    Parks04Benguet–Kōchi Sisterhood Park (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Busilac River (63 km)
    Temples02Shri Guru Nanak Niwas Temple (88 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (88 km)

    Bauko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bauko?

    Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (church, about 14 km), Mount Data National Park (national park, about 16 km), Mount Polis (viewpoint, about 22 km), Mount Abao (viewpoint, about 23 km), Mount Patoc (viewpoint, about 27 km), Bessang Pass (viewpoint, about 28 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 6 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 13 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bauko?

    Blue Soil, about 12 km by road; Marlboro Country (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bauko?

    Pungas Waterfalls, about 8 km by road; Pongas Falls (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bauko?

    Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, about 14 km by road; All Saints Cathedral (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bauko?

    Start in Bauko, visit Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, then Mount Patoc, then Mount Polis, then Mount Abao, then Mount Data National Park, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bauko?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bauko

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