Northern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bugko

Bugko is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 3,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 52 churches, 19 beaches & coast and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Batag Lighthouse (40 km), Calbayog Cathedral (70 km) and Capul Island (87 km).

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Bugko at a glance

Location
Northern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 3,120
Coordinates
12.5356° N, 124.7923° E
Places within 50 km
134 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bugko

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bugko

79 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is Coral Island (3 km); the best-known is Cauhagan Island (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bugko

54 churches within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bugko

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is Malobaroc Beach, Mondragon (4 km); the best-known is Batag Lighthouse (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bugko

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bugko

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is Kinaliman Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bugko

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bugko. The closest is Christ the Redeemer Statue (20 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bugko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugko
  2. 13 km Hirapsan Island · island, Northern Samar
  3. 9 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Northern Samar
  4. 9 km Palihon Island · island, Northern Samar
  5. 20 km Cauhagan Island · island, Northern Samar
  6. 34 km Batag Lighthouse · beach, Northern Samar
  7. 40 km Back to Bugko

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2579Coral Island (3 km)
    Churches5254The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1928Malobaroc Beach, Mondragon (4 km)
    Waterfalls223Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1013Kinaliman Mountain (14 km)
    Other attractions1010Word of Hope Mondragon (Assemblies of God) (6 km)
    Forts & heritage79Christ the Redeemer Statue (20 km)
    Caves14Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar (30 km)
    Parks33UEP Aqua Park (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Cayaocan Lake (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Biri-LaRoSa Protected Landscape and Seascapes (52 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery Of St Claire, Alisyao, Makiwalo, Mondragon Northern Samar (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine Of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno (19 km)
    Museums01Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart (70 km)

    Bugko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugko?

    Cauhagan Island (island, about 12 km), Hirapsan Island (island, about 13 km), Palihon Island (island, about 15 km), Batag Lighthouse (beach, about 40 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 21 km), Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (waterfall, about 21 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 52 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bugko?

    Coral Island, about 3 km by road; Cauhagan Island (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bugko?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 1 km by road; Souls for Christ Mondragon (Assemblies of God) (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bugko?

    Malobaroc Beach, Mondragon, about 4 km by road; Vicente Arteche Conge Malobaroc Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugko?

    Start in Bugko, visit Hirapsan Island, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Palihon Island, then Cauhagan Island, then Batag Lighthouse, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugko?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bugko

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