Capiz district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bilao

Bilao is a town in Capiz district, Philippines, home to about 5,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 churches and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue (24 km), Manduyog Hill (37 km) and Aklan Freedom Shrine (40 km).

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Bilao at a glance

Location
Capiz district, Philippines
Population
about 5,805
Coordinates
11.4880° N, 122.5599° E
Places within 50 km
83 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bilao

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bilao

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Mount Polilan (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bilao

63 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Malacha Island (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bilao

23 churches within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Grotto (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bilao

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Pangilatan Falls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bilao

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Sanduguan (Pacto de Sangre) (21 km); the best-known is Aklan Freedom Shrine (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bilao

13 caves within 100 km of Bilao. The closest is Sohoton Cave (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bilao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bilao
  2. 9 km Gugma Beach · beach, Capiz
  3. 10 km Mount Sinalay · viewpoint, Aklan
  4. 1 km Rough Peak · peak, Aklan
  5. 5 km Mount Polilan · viewpoint, Aklan
  6. 14 km Sohoton Cave · cave, Capiz
  7. 10 km Back to Bilao

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How to reach Bilao

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bilao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2795Mount Polilan (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1363Malacha Island (12 km)
    Churches1023Grotto (15 km)
    Waterfalls720Pangilatan Falls (30 km)
    Forts & heritage1217Sanduguan (Pacto de Sangre) (21 km)
    Caves813Sohoton Cave (10 km)
    Beaches & coast26Gugma Beach (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Marugo Dam (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Bakhawan Eco-Park (40 km)
    Museums02Culasi Museum & Library (69 km)
    Other attractions11Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue (24 km)
    Parks11Pastrana Park (41 km)

    Bilao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bilao?

    Gugma Beach (beach, about 9 km), Sohoton Cave (cave, about 10 km), Mount Polilan (viewpoint, about 11 km), Rough Peak (peak, about 11 km), Mount Sinalay (viewpoint, about 11 km), Malacha Island (island, about 12 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 churches, 7 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bilao?

    Mount Polilan, about 11 km by road; Rough Peak (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bilao?

    Malacha Island, about 12 km by road; Marokol Dako Island (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bilao?

    Grotto, about 15 km by road; Devotion Chapel (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bilao?

    Start in Bilao, visit Gugma Beach, then Mount Sinalay, then Rough Peak, then Mount Polilan, then Sohoton Cave, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bilao?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bilao

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