Agusan del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Binucayan

Binucayan is a town in Agusan del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,875 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 53 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfalls and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Lumao (28 km), Tinuy-an Falls (71 km) and Mount Diwata (80 km).

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Binucayan at a glance

Location
Agusan del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,875
Coordinates
8.2500° N, 125.7167° E
Places within 50 km
88 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Binucayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Binucayan: 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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Churches near Binucayan

73 churches within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is CrossMag FMC (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Binucayan

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is Cañon Perpendicular Wall (21 km); the best-known is Pigduktan Canyon (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Binucayan

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is Motong Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Binucayan

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is Natabugan Lake (7 km); the best-known is Lake Lumao (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Binucayan

13 caves within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is Puting Buhangin Cave Landscape (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Binucayan

5 parks within 100 km of Binucayan. The closest is DO Plaza Memorial Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Binucayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 153 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binucayan
  2. 9 km Motong Falls · waterfall, Agusan del Sur
  3. 17 km Pigduktan Canyon · viewpoint, Agusan del Sur
  4. 26 km Mount Datu Masuyapa · viewpoint, Agusan del Sur
  5. 57 km Lake Lumao · lake, Agusan del Sur
  6. 23 km Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Agusan del Sur
  7. 21 km Back to Binucayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Binucayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5373CrossMag FMC (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1137Cañon Perpendicular Wall (21 km)
    Waterfalls131Motong Falls (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1717Natabugan Lake (7 km)
    Caves013Puting Buhangin Cave Landscape (58 km)
    Parks45DO Plaza Memorial Park (29 km)
    Beaches & coast05Pugad Beach (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Maowa Island (91 km)
    Other attractions13Globe Tower (21 km)
    Forts & heritage03Rizal Monument (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (21 km)
    Temples01Harvest Time Temple (86 km)
    Museums01International Doll House (87 km)

    Binucayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Binucayan?

    Lake Lumao (lake, about 28 km), Motong Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 21 km), Pigduktan Canyon (viewpoint, about 23 km), Natabugan Lake (lake, about 7 km), Libtung Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Binucayan?

    CrossMag FMC, about 13 km by road; Loreto Catholic Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binucayan?

    Cañon Perpendicular Wall, about 21 km by road; Pigduktan Canyon (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Binucayan?

    Motong Falls, about 9 km by road; Tugonan FALLS (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Binucayan?

    Start in Binucayan, visit Motong Falls, then Pigduktan Canyon, then Mount Datu Masuyapa, then Lake Lumao, then Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Binucayan?

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

    Towns near Binucayan

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