Iligan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buawan

Buawan is a town in Iligan district, Philippines, home to about 2,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 52 churches, 44 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dodiongan Falls (6 km), Maria Cristina Falls (24 km) and Limunsudan Falls (25 km).

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Buawan at a glance

Location
Iligan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,120
Coordinates
8.3167° N, 124.3031° E
Places within 50 km
135 (10 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 Buawan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buawan: 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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Churches near Buawan

73 churches within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is Greater Glory Citi Church-BUNAWAN (3 km); the best-known is First Assembly of God Worship Center (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Buawan

70 waterfalls within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is San Antonio Falls (2 km); the best-known is Dodiongan Falls (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buawan

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is Kilablab Mahayay Manticao Misamis Oriental (8 km); the best-known is Mount Agad-Agad (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Buawan

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is Ortojan Beach (6 km); the best-known is Iligan Bay (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buawan

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is Nor Masjid (7 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buawan

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buawan. The closest is Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (32 km); the best-known is Rungkunan National Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Buawan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buawan
  2. 2 km San Antonio Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  3. 2 km Linanot Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  4. 1 km Kalubi Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  5. 4 km Dodiongan Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  6. 20 km Maria Cristina Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  7. 24 km Back to Buawan

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From travellers near Buawan

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How to reach Buawan

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    Within 15 km of Buawan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buawan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5273Greater Glory Citi Church-BUNAWAN (3 km)
    Waterfalls4470San Antonio Falls (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints532Kilablab Mahayay Manticao Misamis Oriental (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1118Ortojan Beach (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1111Nor Masjid (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (32 km)
    Forts & heritage07Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Ditucalan Water Reservoir (26 km)
    Museums25Macapagal Ancestral House (24 km)
    Caves34Kalubihon Cave (4 km)
    Parks24Mapalad Centennial Park (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Nusa Island (62 km)
    Other attractions11Divine Mercy (45 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise (91 km)

    Buawan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buawan?

    Dodiongan Falls (waterfall, about 6 km), San Antonio Falls (waterfall, about 2 km), Linanot Falls (waterfall, about 2 km), Kalubi Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Maria Cristina Falls (waterfall, about 24 km), Kalubihon Falls (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 44 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 11 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Buawan?

    Greater Glory Citi Church-BUNAWAN, about 3 km by road; Peniel Christian Ministry Inc (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Buawan?

    San Antonio Falls, about 2 km by road; Linanot Falls (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buawan?

    Kilablab Mahayay Manticao Misamis Oriental, about 8 km by road; KEMDA Coral Mountain Peak (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buawan?

    Start in Buawan, visit San Antonio Falls, then Linanot Falls, then Kalubi Falls, then Dodiongan Falls, then Maria Cristina Falls, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buawan?

    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.

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