Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bugo

Bugo is a town in Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines, home to about 45,787 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 20 waterfalls, 54 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are MacArthur Memorial Marker (13 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (17 km) and Macajalar Bay (28 km).

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Bugo at a glance

Location
Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines
Population
about 45,787
Coordinates
8.5083° N, 124.7594° E
Places within 50 km
112 (5 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 Bugo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bugo: 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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Waterfalls near Bugo

76 waterfalls within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Tugpan Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bugo

72 churches within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Bugo Uccp (1 km); the best-known is Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bugo

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Malaiba Mountain (4 km); the best-known is Mount Sumagaya (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bugo

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Casinglot Sea Shore (2 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Bugo

7 parks within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Bugo Plaza (1 km); the best-known is MacArthur Memorial Marker (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Bugo

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bugo. The closest is Macabalan Wharf (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bugo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugo
  2. 1 km Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus · church, Cagayan de Oro
  3. 12 km MacArthur Memorial Marker · monument, Cagayan de Oro
  4. 5 km Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan de Oro
  5. 25 km Macajalar Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  6. 25 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  7. 4 km Back to Bugo

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    Within 15 km of Bugo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2076Tugpan Falls (14 km)
    Churches5472Bugo Uccp (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints945Malaiba Mountain (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1014Casinglot Sea Shore (2 km)
    Parks67Bugo Plaza (1 km)
    Forts & heritage57Macabalan Wharf (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Mapawa Nature Park (14 km)
    Caves35Makahambus Cave (27 km)
    Museums24Museum of Three Cultures (15 km)
    Other attractions13Divine Mercy (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Napalit (89 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Marawi Grand Mosque (95 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mantigue (93 km)

    Bugo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugo?

    MacArthur Memorial Marker (monument, about 13 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 17 km), Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 4 km), Macajalar Bay (beach, about 28 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 20 waterfalls, 54 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bugo?

    Tugpan Falls, about 14 km by road; Mimbuaya Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bugo?

    Bugo Uccp, about 1 km by road; Spring of Life Alliance Fellowship (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bugo?

    Malaiba Mountain, about 4 km by road; Libona, Bukidnon (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugo?

    Start in Bugo, visit Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, then MacArthur Memorial Marker, then Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, then Macajalar Bay, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugo?

    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 Bugo

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