Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bugasan

Bugasan is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 7,754 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 mosques & dargahs, 30 churches and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Makaturing (30 km), Tantawan Park (31 km) and PC Hill (31 km).

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Bugasan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 7,754
Coordinates
7.4408° N, 124.2592° E
Places within 50 km
129 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Bugasan

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

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Mount Cabagao (8 km); the best-known is Mount Bita (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Bita · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~9 km
  • Mount Makaturing · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~30 km · Must-see
  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mount Latukan · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Mount Piapayungan · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Mount Baya · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~53 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Bugasan

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Pacoma Mosque (9 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bugasan

32 churches within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Saint Martin de Porres Chapel (8 km); the best-known is Bell Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bugasan

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Matimos Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Bugasan

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Punta Beach, Magsaysay, Parang, Maguindanao (6 km); the best-known is Tugapangan Point (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bugasan

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bugasan. The closest is Marayag Lake of Matanog (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bugasan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugasan
  2. 30 km Mount Makaturing · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  3. 22 km Mount Bita · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 39 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 1 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 31 km Back to Bugasan

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    Within 15 km of Bugasan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugasan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1934Mount Cabagao (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2932Pacoma Mosque (9 km)
    Churches3032Saint Martin de Porres Chapel (8 km)
    Waterfalls821Matimos Falls (18 km)
    Beaches & coast1219Punta Beach, Magsaysay, Parang, Maguindanao (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Marayag Lake of Matanog (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Mado Hot Spring National Park (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves79Tamok Island (29 km)
    Forts & heritage46Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (31 km)
    Parks55Plaza (15 km)
    Caves25Kutawato Cave (31 km)
    Other attractions44Smart Cell Tower (14 km)
    Museums12Kampilan (24 km)

    Bugasan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugasan?

    Mount Bita (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mount Makaturing (viewpoint, about 30 km), Tantawan Park (park, about 31 km), PC Hill (hill, about 31 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 31 km), Tugapangan Point (beach, about 15 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 mosques & dargahs, 30 churches, 8 waterfalls, 12 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bugasan?

    Mount Cabagao, about 8 km by road; Mount Bita (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bugasan?

    Pacoma Mosque, about 9 km by road; Bacolod Mosque (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bugasan?

    Saint Martin de Porres Chapel, about 8 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugasan?

    Start in Bugasan, visit Mount Makaturing, then Mount Bita, then Tantawan Park, then PC Hill, then Kutawato Cave, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugasan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Bugasan

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