Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bual

Bual is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 4,742 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 15 waterfalls, 8 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Buluan (22 km), Fort Pikit (49 km) and Mount Apo (56 km).

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Bual at a glance

Location
Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 4,742
Coordinates
6.7958° N, 124.9108° E
Places within 50 km
32 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bual

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Waterfalls near Bual

79 waterfalls within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Pangadilan Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bual

51 churches within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bual

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Mount Sinkatulan (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bual

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Dawis Beach (64 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Bual

6 caves within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Pisan Cave (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bual

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bual. The closest is Lake Buluan (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bual

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bual
  2. 22 km Lake Buluan · lake, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 22 km Pangadilan Falls · waterfall, Cotabato
  4. 10 km Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine · church, Cotabato
  5. 18 km Mount Sinkatulan · viewpoint, Cotabato
  6. 4 km Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross · church, Cotabato
  7. 24 km Back to Bual

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How to reach Bual

    All places near Bual by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bual by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1579Pangadilan Falls (11 km)
    Churches851Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints234Mount Sinkatulan (24 km)
    Beaches & coast023Dawis Beach (64 km)
    Caves06Pisan Cave (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Buluan (22 km)
    Forts & heritage25Sultan Muhammad Kudarat (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Liguasan Marsh (34 km)
    Other attractions13Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (38 km)
    Museums03B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (75 km)
    Parks02Polomolok Town Plaza (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Dimaukom (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (84 km)

    Bual: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bual?

    Lake Buluan (lake, about 22 km), Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine (church, about 7 km), Pangadilan Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Mount Sinkatulan (viewpoint, about 24 km), Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross (church, about 24 km), Fort Pikit (fort, about 49 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 15 waterfalls, 8 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bual?

    Pangadilan Falls, about 11 km by road; Seven Waterfalls (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bual?

    Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine, about 7 km by road; Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bual?

    Mount Sinkatulan, about 24 km by road; Bangkang Dahon (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bual?

    Start in Bual, visit Lake Buluan, then Pangadilan Falls, then Divine Mercy Diocesan Shrine, then Mount Sinkatulan, then Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bual?

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

    Towns near Bual

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