Lanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Binidayan

Binidayan is a town in Lanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 3,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 11 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Mount Baya (10 km), Lake Lanao (15 km) and Lake Dapao National Park (18 km).

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Binidayan, Philippines
Binidayan, Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Binidayan at a glance

Location
Lanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 3,848
Coordinates
7.8067° N, 124.1685° E
Places within 50 km
84 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Binidayan

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Waterfalls near Binidayan

58 waterfalls within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Mataling Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Binidayan

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Mount Baya (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Binidayan

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Polo Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Binidayan

18 churches within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Binidayan

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Maladig Beach (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Binidayan

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Binidayan. The closest is Balutmaito Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Binidayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binidayan
  2. 18 km Lake Dapao National Park · national park, Lanao del Sur
  3. 8 km Mount Baya · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  4. 34 km Mount Makaturing · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  5. 34 km Lake Lanao · lake, Lanao del Sur
  6. 12 km Balutmaito Island · island, Lanao del Sur
  7. 3 km Back to Binidayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Binidayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1158Mataling Falls (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2338Mount Baya (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2122Polo Masjid (1 km)
    Churches218Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (12 km)
    Beaches & coast314Maladig Beach (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Balutmaito Island (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Gulayan Sa Paaralan (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Peyagma A Ragat Tiyongkop A Layagen Engda Keyaranda (3 km)
    Forts & heritage28Fort Sinadayan (3 km)
    Caves05Mighty Cave (61 km)
    Museums14Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (29 km)
    Parks02Iligan City Wet Park (61 km)
    Other attractions11Tokasan Stairways (23 km)

    Binidayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Binidayan?

    Mount Baya (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lake Lanao (lake, about 15 km), Lake Dapao National Park (national park, about 18 km), Balutmaito Island (island, about 3 km), Mount Makaturing (viewpoint, about 28 km), Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (museum, about 29 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 11 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs, 2 churches, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Binidayan?

    Mataling Falls, about 21 km by road; Mineral Falls (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binidayan?

    Mount Baya, about 10 km by road; East Ganassi Peak (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Binidayan?

    Polo Masjid, about 1 km by road; Bacolod Grand Mosque (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Binidayan?

    Start in Binidayan, visit Lake Dapao National Park, then Mount Baya, then Mount Makaturing, then Lake Lanao, then Balutmaito Island, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Binidayan?

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

    Towns near Binidayan

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