Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bayanan

Bayanan is a town in Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines, home to about 3,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 20 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Calapan Cathedral (8 km), Mount Halcon (27 km) and Tamaraw Falls (27 km).

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Bayanan at a glance

Location
Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines
Population
about 3,579
Coordinates
13.3592° N, 121.1699° E
Places within 50 km
71 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bayanan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bayanan: 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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Beaches & coast near Bayanan

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is San Teodoro Seawall (23 km); the best-known is Verde Island Lighthouse (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Bayanan

46 churches within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is Divine Mercy Chaplaincy (7 km); the best-known is Calapan Cathedral (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bayanan

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is Anaganahao Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bayanan

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is Mount Halcon (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bayanan

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is Llana Ancestral House (57 km); the best-known is Grotto (68 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Bayanan

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Bayanan. The closest is Puerto Galera Waterfalls (8 km); the best-known is Tamaraw Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bayanan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bayanan
  2. 8 km Calapan Cathedral · church, Oriental Mindoro
  3. 2 km Divine Mercy Chaplaincy · church, Oriental Mindoro
  4. 25 km Tamaraw Falls · waterfall, Oriental Mindoro
  5. 3 km Tukuran Falls · waterfall, Oriental Mindoro
  6. 24 km Mount Halcon · viewpoint, Oriental Mindoro
  7. 27 km Back to Bayanan

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How to reach Bayanan

    All places near Bayanan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bayanan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2047San Teodoro Seawall (23 km)
    Churches446Divine Mercy Chaplaincy (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves830Anaganahao Island (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints528Mount Halcon (27 km)
    Forts & heritage028Llana Ancestral House (57 km)
    Waterfalls1318Puerto Galera Waterfalls (8 km)
    Other attractions817Mangyan Heritage Center (8 km)
    Museums111Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Lake Naujan (32 km)
    Caves69Tana Cave (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Naujan Lake National Park (37 km)
    Treks13Mt. Halcon Bayanan Trail (23 km)
    Temples01Guru Teg Bahadur Batangas Indian Sikh Temple Inc (59 km)

    Bayanan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bayanan?

    Calapan Cathedral (church, about 8 km), Mount Halcon (viewpoint, about 27 km), Tamaraw Falls (waterfall, about 27 km), Divine Mercy Chaplaincy (church, about 7 km), Tukuran Falls (waterfall, about 28 km), Puerto Galera Waterfalls (waterfall, about 8 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 20 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bayanan?

    San Teodoro Seawall, about 23 km by road; Bulabod Beach (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bayanan?

    Divine Mercy Chaplaincy, about 7 km by road; Calapan Cathedral (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bayanan?

    Anaganahao Island, about 11 km by road; Silonay Island (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bayanan?

    Start in Bayanan, visit Calapan Cathedral, then Divine Mercy Chaplaincy, then Tamaraw Falls, then Tukuran Falls, then Mount Halcon, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bayanan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bayanan

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