Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buguey

Buguey is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 3,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 115 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lal-lo Church (26 km), Engano Cove (57 km) and Cape Engaño Lighthouse (57 km).

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Buguey, Philippines
Buguey, Cagayan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buguey at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,111
Coordinates
18.2882° N, 121.8331° E
Places within 50 km
170 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buguey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buguey: 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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Churches near Buguey

128 churches within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Church of Christ, Centro, Buguey (1 km); the best-known is Lal-lo Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buguey

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Mount Cagua, Gonzaga (22 km); the best-known is Mount Cagua (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Buguey

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Thea's Place (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buguey

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Lafu (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buguey

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Buguey Lagoon (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Buguey

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Buguey. The closest is Sta. Clara Falls (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Buguey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buguey
  2. 6 km Buguey Lagoon · lake, Cagayan
  3. 19 km Ariwdar Cave · cave, Cagayan
  4. 50 km Lafu · river spot, Cagayan
  5. 4 km Lal-lo Church · church, Cagayan
  6. 1 km Magapit Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cagayan
  7. 25 km Back to Buguey

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From travellers near Buguey

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How to reach Buguey

    All places near Buguey by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buguey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches115128Church of Christ, Centro, Buguey (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1245Mount Cagua, Gonzaga (22 km)
    Beaches & coast1430Thea's Place (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves210Lafu (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Buguey Lagoon (6 km)
    Waterfalls38Sta. Clara Falls (32 km)
    Caves27Ariwdar Cave (25 km)
    Other attractions57Globe Cell Site (20 km)
    Parks77Rizal Park (22 km)
    Forts & heritage16Castle in the Sky (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Villaluna Crops Farm (20 km)
    Museums01Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (95 km)

    Buguey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buguey?

    Lal-lo Church (church, about 26 km), Buguey Lagoon (lake, about 6 km), Ariwdar Cave (cave, about 25 km), Magapit Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 25 km), Church of Christ, Centro, Buguey (church, about 1 km), Thea's Place (beach, about 1 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 115 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Buguey?

    Church of Christ, Centro, Buguey, about 1 km by road; Buguey UMC (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buguey?

    Mount Cagua, Gonzaga, about 22 km by road; Mt. Cagua (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Buguey?

    Thea's Place, about 1 km by road; Buguey Lighthouse (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buguey?

    Start in Buguey, visit Buguey Lagoon, then Ariwdar Cave, then Lafu, then Lal-lo Church, then Magapit Protected Landscape, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buguey?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Buguey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buguey’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Buguey on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.