Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bolanon

Bolanon is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 8,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Silay (39 km), Mount Mandalagan (51 km) and Chapel of St. Joseph the Worker (56 km).

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Bolanon at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 8,127
Coordinates
10.9171° N, 123.4734° E
Places within 50 km
34 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Bolanon

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bolanon

62 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is Matabas Island (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Bolanon

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is Gabaldon Building (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Bolanon

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bolanon

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is Mount Solitario (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bolanon

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is Carbin Reef (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Bolanon

21 churches within 100 km of Bolanon. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bolanon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bolanon
  2. 13 km Matabas Island · island, Negros Occidental
  3. 11 km Carbin Reef · beach, Negros Occidental
  4. 7 km Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros · museum, Negros Occidental
  5. 7 km Sagay Marine Reserve · nature spot, Negros Occidental
  6. 1 km Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava · waterfall, Negros Occidental
  7. 9 km Back to Bolanon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bolanon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1562Matabas Island (13 km)
    Forts & heritage143Gabaldon Building (49 km)
    Waterfalls432Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints430Mount Solitario (15 km)
    Beaches & coast525Carbin Reef (9 km)
    Churches221The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (24 km)
    Museums112Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Sagay Marine Reserve (8 km)
    Caves06Bigking Cave (54 km)
    Parks04Balamban Park (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Bacolod Bsc (80 km)
    Buddhist sites03Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (75 km)
    Other attractions02Buntay Point (64 km)
    Temples02Temple of Leah (94 km)

    Bolanon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bolanon?

    Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (museum, about 8 km), Sagay Marine Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Carbin Reef (beach, about 9 km), Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava (waterfall, about 9 km), Matabas Island (island, about 13 km), Pangahuyan Island (island, about 13 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 fort, 4 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bolanon?

    Matabas Island, about 13 km by road; Pangahuyan Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bolanon?

    Gabaldon Building, about 49 km by road; Ruined House (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bolanon?

    Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava, about 9 km by road; Sicaba River (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bolanon?

    Start in Bolanon, visit Matabas Island, then Carbin Reef, then Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros, then Sagay Marine Reserve, then Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bolanon?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Bolanon

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