General Santos district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buayan

Buayan is a town in General Santos district, Philippines, home to about 14,607 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 82 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (26 km), Mount Matutum (40 km) and Mount Melibengoy (48 km).

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Buayan at a glance

Location
General Santos district, Philippines
Population
about 14,607
Coordinates
6.1164° N, 125.2347° E
Places within 50 km
156 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buayan: 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 Buayan

96 churches within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is GKK Our Lady of Fatima (1 km); the best-known is Alliance Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Buayan

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is Tuke Maklang Beach (1 km); the best-known is Ladol Beach (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Buayan

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is 7 Falls Lake Sebu (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buayan

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is Banca Mountain, Brgy Tokawal (3 km); the best-known is Sarangani Valley (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Buayan

6 parks within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is Barangay Buayan Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buayan

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buayan. The closest is Lake Holon (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Buayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buayan
  2. 6 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, General Santos
  3. 3 km Alliance Church · church, General Santos
  4. 1 km 7 Falls Lake Sebu · waterfall, General Santos
  5. 25 km Sarangani Bay · beach, General Santos
  6. 24 km Ladol Beach · beach, General Santos
  7. 4 km Back to Buayan

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How to reach Buayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8296GKK Our Lady of Fatima (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2852Tuke Maklang Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls10257 Falls Lake Sebu (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1222Banca Mountain, Brgy Tokawal (3 km)
    Other attractions89Baluan Philcam Chrurch (2 km)
    Parks66Barangay Buayan Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Holon (48 km)
    Museums33Ramas Toy Museum (5 km)
    Caves13Olarte Cave (18 km)
    Forts & heritage03Jose Abad Santos (63 km)
    Buddhist sites22Sisters of Poor Clare Monastery,Polomolok (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Maranao Mosque (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Malagaring Rock Formation (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Olanivan Island (91 km)

    Buayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buayan?

    Ladol Beach (beach, about 4 km), Sarangani Bay (beach, about 26 km), Alliance Church (church, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 6 km), 7 Falls Lake Sebu (waterfall, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 6 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Buayan?

    GKK Our Lady of Fatima, about 1 km by road; St. Peter and Paul Parish (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Buayan?

    Tuke Maklang Beach, about 1 km by road; Ladol Beach (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Buayan?

    7 Falls Lake Sebu, about 6 km by road; Ezekiel's Grotto & Waterfalls Design (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buayan?

    Start in Buayan, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Alliance Church, then 7 Falls Lake Sebu, then Sarangani Bay, then Ladol Beach, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buayan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Buayan

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