Davao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buclad

Buclad is a town in Davao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 2,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 12 waterfalls, 17 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Leonard (47 km), Leonard Kniaseff (47 km) and Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (63 km).

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Buclad at a glance

Location
Davao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,620
Coordinates
7.5278° N, 125.7506° E
Places within 50 km
52 (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 Buclad

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Waterfalls near Buclad

85 waterfalls within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Bundok Casilac Bamboo Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Buclad

58 churches within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buclad

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Mount Megatong (29 km); the best-known is Leonard Kniaseff (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Buclad

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Odells Cape Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Buclad

14 caves within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Bundok Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Buclad

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buclad. The closest is Pereyras Terminal (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Buclad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buclad
  2. 13 km Pereyras Terminal · heritage site, Davao del Norte
  3. 1 km Bethel United Church of Christ In The Philippines · church, Davao del Norte
  4. 1 km Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum · church, Davao del Norte
  5. 2 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao del Norte
  6. 22 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao del Norte
  7. 13 km Back to Buclad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buclad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1285Bundok Casilac Bamboo Falls (16 km)
    Churches1758Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints437Mount Megatong (29 km)
    Beaches & coast427Odells Cape Beach (24 km)
    Caves1014Bundok Cave (17 km)
    Forts & heritage17Pereyras Terminal (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Mabini Protected Landscape and Seascape (35 km)
    Museums04Philippine-Japan Historical Museum (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kopiat Island (37 km)
    Buddhist sites03Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lake Leonard (47 km)
    Parks02Philippine Eagle (66 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (59 km)
    Other attractions01Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (67 km)

    Buclad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buclad?

    Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum (church, about 12 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 12 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 13 km), Bethel United Church of Christ In The Philippines (church, about 13 km), Pereyras Terminal (heritage site, about 13 km), Christ the King Cathedral (church, about 14 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 12 waterfalls, 17 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Buclad?

    Bundok Casilac Bamboo Falls, about 16 km by road; Tagbanakaw Falls, Brgy. Gubatan, Maco Comval (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buclad?

    Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum, about 12 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buclad?

    Mount Megatong, about 29 km by road; Mount Banbanon (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buclad?

    Start in Buclad, visit Pereyras Terminal, then Bethel United Church of Christ In The Philippines, then Evangelical Fellowship of Tagum, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buclad?

    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 Buclad

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