Sulu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buansa

Buansa is a town in Sulu district, Philippines, home to about 3,196 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tulay Mosque (6 km), Bud Dajo (13 km) and Seit Lake Hill (34 km).

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Buansa at a glance

Location
Sulu district, Philippines
Population
about 3,196
Coordinates
6.0258° N, 120.9614° E
Places within 50 km
171 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Buansa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buansa: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buansa

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Bud Tumantangis (4 km); the best-known is Bud Dajo (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buansa

87 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Busson Rock (11 km); the best-known is Jolo Island (27 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buansa

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Sulu Tablighi Markaz / Masjid Nurul Islam (5 km); the best-known is Tulay Mosque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Buansa

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Malimbaya, Indanan Sulu (5 km); the best-known is Jolo Lighthouse (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buansa

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Crater Lake (30 km); the best-known is Seit Lake Hill (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Buansa

6 churches within 100 km of Buansa. The closest is Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Buansa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buansa
  2. 7 km Bud Taran · viewpoint, Sulu
  3. 4 km Bud Tumantangis · viewpoint, Sulu
  4. 13 km Bud Dajo · viewpoint, Sulu
  5. 10 km Jolo Lighthouse · beach, Sulu
  6. 1 km Tulay Mosque · mosque, Sulu
  7. 6 km Back to Buansa

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    Within 15 km of Buansa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buansa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints88119Bud Tumantangis (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3587Busson Rock (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1517Sulu Tablighi Markaz / Masjid Nurul Islam (5 km)
    Beaches & coast710Malimbaya, Indanan Sulu (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Crater Lake (30 km)
    Churches56Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (6 km)
    Forts & heritage44Rizal Monument (7 km)
    Parks44Plaza Rizal (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Mount Dajo National Park (13 km)
    Other attractions12Lion Statue (8 km)
    Waterfalls11Tambuang Falls (12 km)
    Museums11National Museum of the Philippines (8 km)

    Buansa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buansa?

    Tulay Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Bud Dajo (viewpoint, about 13 km), Bud Tumantangis (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bud Taran (viewpoint, about 7 km), Jolo Lighthouse (beach, about 7 km), Labanan Sa Bud Dajo (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs, 7 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buansa?

    Bud Tumantangis, about 4 km by road; Mount Kagay (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Buansa?

    Busson Rock, about 11 km by road; Tulian Island (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Buansa?

    Sulu Tablighi Markaz / Masjid Nurul Islam, about 5 km by road; Masjid Batu Itum (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buansa?

    Start in Buansa, visit Bud Taran, then Bud Tumantangis, then Bud Dajo, then Jolo Lighthouse, then Tulay Mosque, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buansa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Buansa

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