Bukidnon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bugcaon

Bugcaon is a town in Bukidnon district, Philippines, home to about 4,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 18 waterfalls, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Abbey of the Transfiguration (10 km), Musuan Peak (24 km) and Lake Apo (27 km).

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Bugcaon at a glance

Location
Bukidnon district, Philippines
Population
about 4,218
Coordinates
8.0458° N, 125.1128° E
Places within 50 km
80 (7 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Bugcaon

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Things to see near Bugcaon, by type

Waterfalls near Bugcaon

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Malingon Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bugcaon

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Mt. Dulang- Dulang, Bul-Ogan, Lantapan (3 km); the best-known is Musuan Peak (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bugcaon

42 churches within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Bugcaon Fundamental Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Abbey of the Transfiguration (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bugcaon

9 caves within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Paiyak Cave (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bugcaon

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Kampo Kasisang (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bugcaon

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bugcaon. The closest is Lake Apo (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bugcaon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugcaon
  2. 10 km Abbey of the Transfiguration · church, Bukidnon
  3. 31 km Mount Kitanglad · viewpoint, Bukidnon
  4. 3 km Mount Dulang-Dulang · viewpoint, Bukidnon
  5. 35 km Lake Apo · lake, Bukidnon
  6. 9 km Musuan Peak · peak, Bukidnon
  7. 24 km Back to Bugcaon

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    Within 15 km of Bugcaon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugcaon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1862Malingon Falls (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2861Mt. Dulang- Dulang, Bul-Ogan, Lantapan (3 km)
    Churches2542Bugcaon Fundamental Baptist Church (1 km)
    Caves29Paiyak Cave (45 km)
    Forts & heritage27Kampo Kasisang (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lake Apo (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Mapawa Nature Park (77 km)
    Beaches & coast03Raagas Beach (91 km)
    Other attractions22Bishop Han Theological Seminary (7 km)
    Parks02Gaston Park (88 km)
    Museums02Museo de Oro (88 km)

    Bugcaon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugcaon?

    Abbey of the Transfiguration (church, about 10 km), Musuan Peak (peak, about 24 km), Lake Apo (lake, about 27 km), Mount Dulang-Dulang (viewpoint, about 28 km), Mount Kitanglad (viewpoint, about 30 km), Mount Capistrano (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 18 waterfalls, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 2 caves, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bugcaon?

    Malingon Falls, about 19 km by road; Kimatahay Falls (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bugcaon?

    Mt. Dulang- Dulang, Bul-Ogan, Lantapan, about 3 km by road; Mount Capistrano (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bugcaon?

    Bugcaon Fundamental Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; San Miguel Parish Church (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugcaon?

    Start in Bugcaon, visit Abbey of the Transfiguration, then Mount Kitanglad, then Mount Dulang-Dulang, then Lake Apo, then Musuan Peak, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugcaon?

    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 and caves.

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