Places to visit near

Buan

Buan is a town in Sulu district, Philippines of about 2,646 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Alu, Dakut and Bud Dajo.

5.5508° N, 120.8815° EPop. 2,646

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see5
Notable23
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Buan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Buan
  2. Linguisan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Gorro Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. Mount Lapakviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mount Sigangangviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Aluviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Buan
Today’s loopBuanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buan?

Alu (viewpoint, about 20 km), Gorro Peak (peak, about 5 km), Linguisan Island (island, about 10 km), Mount Sigangang (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mount Lapak (viewpoint, about 17 km), Lumagunglung Bridge (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 beaches & coast, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Buan?

Siasi Island, about 3 km by road; Punongan Island (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buan?

Lumagunglung Bridge, about 2 km by road; Manta View (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buan?

Start in Buan, visit Linguisan Island, then Gorro Peak, then Mount Lapak, then Mount Sigangang, then Alu, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.