Albay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bigaa

Bigaa is a town in Albay district, Philippines, home to about 14,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 waterfalls, 15 churches and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Ligñon Hill (6 km), Cagsawa Church (9 km) and St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (9 km).

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Bigaa at a glance

Location
Albay district, Philippines
Population
about 14,510
Coordinates
13.1993° N, 123.7566° E
Places within 50 km
70 (12 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 Bigaa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bigaa: 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 Bigaa

48 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Sula Island (14 km); the best-known is Cagraray Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Bigaa

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Busay Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bigaa

36 churches within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel (9 km); the best-known is St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bigaa

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Panarayon Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bigaa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Ligñon Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ligñon Hill · viewpoint · Albay · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mount Manaet · viewpoint · Albay · ~20 km
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~54 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bigaa

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bigaa. The closest is Padang Memorial Shrine (1 km); the best-known is Cagsawa Church (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bigaa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bigaa
  2. 6 km Ligñon Hill · hill, Albay
  3. 3 km St. Gregory the Great Cathedral · church, Albay
  4. 3 km Daraga Church · church, Albay
  5. 3 km Cagsawa Church · heritage site, Albay
  6. 12 km Mayon Volcano Natural Park · nature spot, Albay
  7. 10 km Back to Bigaa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bigaa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves948Sula Island (14 km)
    Waterfalls1237Busay Falls (7 km)
    Churches1536Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel (9 km)
    Beaches & coast523Panarayon Beach (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints814Ligñon Hill (6 km)
    Forts & heritage812Padang Memorial Shrine (1 km)
    Museums28Museo de Legazpi (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Mayon Volcano Natural Park (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Sumlang Lake / Nature FunTraventure (12 km)
    Caves46Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (17 km)
    Parks02Plaza de Nueva Caceres (97 km)
    Other attractions01Ungay Lighthouse (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (88 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (97 km)

    Bigaa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bigaa?

    Ligñon Hill (hill, about 6 km), Cagsawa Church (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Daraga Church (church, about 9 km), Mayon Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Mount Mayon (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 waterfalls, 15 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bigaa?

    Sula Island, about 14 km by road; Poro Island (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bigaa?

    Busay Falls, about 7 km by road; Big Waterfall (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bigaa?

    Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, about 9 km by road; Albay Evangelical (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bigaa?

    Start in Bigaa, visit Ligñon Hill, then St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, then Daraga Church, then Cagsawa Church, then Mayon Volcano Natural Park, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bigaa?

    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 Bigaa

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