Davao City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Biao

Biao is a town in Davao City district, Philippines, home to about 12,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 50 waterfalls, 45 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (17 km), People's Park (18 km) and City Hall of Davao (18 km).

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Biao at a glance

Location
Davao City district, Philippines
Population
about 12,043
Coordinates
7.1633° N, 125.5211° E
Places within 50 km
158 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Biao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Biao: 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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Things to see near Biao, by type

Waterfalls near Biao

89 waterfalls within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Mangongawon Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Biao

65 churches within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (7 km); the best-known is San Pedro Cathedral (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Biao

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Panacan Lighthouse (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Biao

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Mount Tipolog (26 km); the best-known is Mount Apo (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Biao

16 caves within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Baga Cave Park Talikud Island (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Biao

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biao. The closest is Tree of Life - 9/2 Memorial (18 km); the best-known is City Hall of Davao (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Biao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biao
  2. 7 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao City
  3. 16 km City Hall of Davao · heritage site, Davao City
  4. 1 km San Pedro Cathedral · church, Davao City
  5. 1 km People's Park · park, Davao City
  6. 4 km Lon Wa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Davao City
  7. 17 km Back to Biao

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How to reach Biao

    All places near Biao by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5089Mangongawon Falls (17 km)
    Churches4565Iglesia Ni Cristo (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2545Panacan Lighthouse (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints837Mount Tipolog (26 km)
    Caves516Baga Cave Park Talikud Island (19 km)
    Forts & heritage58Tree of Life - 9/2 Memorial (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo (14 km)
    Museums44Philippine-Japan Historical Museum (9 km)
    Buddhist sites33Long Hua Temple (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Venado (41 km)
    Parks22Philippine Eagle (15 km)
    Temples22Mindanao Taoist Temple (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Talicud (40 km)
    Other attractions11Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Ziddig Mosque (18 km)

    Biao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biao?

    Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 17 km), People's Park (park, about 18 km), City Hall of Davao (heritage site, about 18 km), San Pedro Cathedral (church, about 18 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 7 km), Philippine-Japan Historical Museum (museum, about 9 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 50 waterfalls, 45 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Biao?

    Mangongawon Falls, about 17 km by road; Banwa Kasili Falls (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Biao?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 7 km by road; Bethel Temple (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Biao?

    Panacan Lighthouse, about 19 km by road; Toril Kubo Beach (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biao?

    Start in Biao, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then City Hall of Davao, then San Pedro Cathedral, then People's Park, then Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biao?

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

    Towns near Biao

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