Ifugao district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bocos

Bocos is a town in Ifugao district, Philippines, home to about 2,428 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 waterfalls, 7 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Polis (8 km), Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (21 km) and Mount Abao (23 km).

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Bocos at a glance

Location
Ifugao district, Philippines
Population
about 2,428
Coordinates
16.9265° N, 121.0573° E
Places within 50 km
76 (10 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 Bocos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bocos: 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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Things to see near Bocos, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bocos

84 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is Mount Polis (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bocos

59 waterfalls within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is Jappah Waterfalls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bocos

45 churches within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is All Saints Cathedral (25 km); the best-known is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bocos

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bocos

23 caves within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is Alab (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bocos

14 museums within 100 km of Bocos. The closest is Banaue Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bocos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bocos
  2. 8 km Mount Polis · viewpoint, Ifugao
  3. 25 km Mount Abao · viewpoint, Mountain Province
  4. 23 km Kiangan War Memorial Shrine · monument, Ifugao
  5. 19 km Banaue Museum · museum, Ifugao
  6. 1 km Jappah Waterfalls · waterfall, Ifugao
  7. 2 km Back to Bocos

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bocos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2284Mount Polis (8 km)
    Waterfalls2259Jappah Waterfalls (2 km)
    Churches745All Saints Cathedral (25 km)
    Forts & heritage325Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (21 km)
    Caves1123Alab (23 km)
    Museums514Banaue Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Hungduan Rice Terraces (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Magat Dam (55 km)
    Parks04Benguet–Kōchi Sisterhood Park (58 km)
    Other attractions04Balukbok Spring (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Busilac River (87 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (95 km)

    Bocos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bocos?

    Mount Polis (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kiangan War Memorial Shrine (monument, about 21 km), Jappah Waterfalls (waterfall, about 2 km), Banaue Museum (museum, about 2 km), Mount Abao (viewpoint, about 23 km), Coldileran Culture Museum (museum, about 3 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 waterfalls, 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 11 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bocos?

    Mount Polis, about 8 km by road; Barlig - Cambulo - Batad Amuyao Traverse (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bocos?

    Jappah Waterfalls, about 2 km by road; Tappiya Falls (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bocos?

    All Saints Cathedral, about 25 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bocos?

    Start in Bocos, visit Mount Polis, then Mount Abao, then Kiangan War Memorial Shrine, then Banaue Museum, then Jappah Waterfalls, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bocos?

    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 Bocos

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