Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bislig

Bislig is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 67,567 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 87 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls and 17 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Tinuy-an Falls (13 km), Enchanted River (34 km) and Panaraga White Sand Beach (48 km).

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Bislig, Philippines
Bislig, Surigao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bislig at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 67,567
Coordinates
8.2153° N, 126.3164° E
Places within 50 km
161 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bislig

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Churches near Bislig

120 churches within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bislig

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Dampingan, Picop (6 km); the best-known is Panaraga White Sand Beach (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bislig

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Tinuy-an Falls (5 km); the best-known is Tinuy-an Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bislig

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Tumano Island (8 km); the best-known is Maowa Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bislig

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Baywalk View Deck (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bislig

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bislig. The closest is Lake 77, Bislig (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bislig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bislig
  2. 13 km Tinuy-an Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  3. 14 km Tinuy-an Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  4. 2 km International Doll House · museum, Surigao del Sur
  5. 2 km Bible Baptist Church · church, Surigao del Sur
  6. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  7. 6 km Back to Bislig

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    Within 15 km of Bislig

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bislig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches87120Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1533Dampingan, Picop (6 km)
    Waterfalls520Tinuy-an Falls (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1720Tumano Island (8 km)
    Other attractions1117I Love Bislig (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1015Baywalk View Deck (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Lake 77, Bislig (7 km)
    Parks68Bislig City Hall Park (1 km)
    Caves16Hinayagan Cave (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Lantaw Sa Singapore (30 km)
    Temples22Temple of Praise Generation Full Force (7 km)
    Forts & heritage12Ramon Magsaysay (1 km)
    Museums11International Doll House (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bislig City Mosque (7 km)

    Bislig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bislig?

    Tinuy-an Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Tinuy-an Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), International Doll House (museum, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 6 km), Bible Baptist Church (church, about 7 km), Tugonan - Matin Aw Falls (waterfall, about 8 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Bislig?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bislig?

    Dampingan, Picop, about 6 km by road; Tagpupuran Beach Lingig S (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bislig?

    Tinuy-an Falls, about 5 km by road; Tugonan - Matin Aw Falls (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bislig?

    Start in Bislig, visit Tinuy-an Falls, then Tinuy-an Falls, then International Doll House, then Bible Baptist Church, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bislig?

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

    Towns near Bislig

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