Mountain Province district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bontoc

Bontoc is a town in Mountain Province district, Philippines, home to about 10,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 6 churches and 10 caves. The must-see places are Mount Patoc (8 km), Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (10 km) and Mount Polis (17 km).

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Bontoc, Philippines
Bontoc, Mountain Province district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bontoc at a glance

Location
Mountain Province district, Philippines
Population
about 10,440
Coordinates
17.0873° N, 120.9768° E
Places within 50 km
67 (12 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Bontoc

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bontoc

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is Mount Fato (4 km); the best-known is Mount Patoc (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bontoc

54 waterfalls within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is Bokong Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bontoc

28 churches within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is All Saints Cathedral (1 km); the best-known is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bontoc

20 caves within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is Ngilin Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bontoc

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is Hungduan Rice Terraces (28 km); the best-known is Mount Data National Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bontoc

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bontoc. The closest is William Henry Scott (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bontoc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bontoc
  2. 1 km All Saints Cathedral · church, Mountain Province
  3. 1 km Bontoc Museum · museum, Mountain Province
  4. 8 km Mount Patoc · viewpoint, Mountain Province
  5. 14 km Church of Saint Mary the Virgin · church, Mountain Province
  6. 23 km Mount Polis · viewpoint, Ifugao
  7. 17 km Back to Bontoc

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bontoc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1874Mount Fato (4 km)
    Waterfalls1954Bokong Falls (10 km)
    Churches628All Saints Cathedral (1 km)
    Caves1020Ngilin Cave (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Hungduan Rice Terraces (28 km)
    Forts & heritage39William Henry Scott (10 km)
    Museums58Bontoc Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Magat Dam (73 km)
    Beaches & coast04Suso Beach (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Busilac River (80 km)
    Other attractions02Balukbok Spring (81 km)
    Parks01Benguet–Kōchi Sisterhood Park (70 km)

    Bontoc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bontoc?

    Mount Patoc (viewpoint, about 8 km), Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (church, about 10 km), Mount Polis (viewpoint, about 17 km), All Saints Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Bontoc Museum (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 6 churches, 10 caves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bontoc?

    Mount Fato, about 4 km by road; Mount Patoc (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bontoc?

    Bokong Falls, about 10 km by road; Blue Lagoon (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bontoc?

    All Saints Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bontoc?

    Start in Bontoc, visit All Saints Cathedral, then Bontoc Museum, then Mount Patoc, then Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, then Mount Polis, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bontoc?

    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 and caves.

    Towns near Bontoc

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