Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bula

Bula is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 13,694 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 55 churches, 12 waterfalls and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Baao (5 km), Lake Bato (22 km) and Milaor Church (22 km).

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Bula, Philippines
Bula, Camarines Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bula at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 13,694
Coordinates
13.4701° N, 123.2780° E
Places within 50 km
105 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bula

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bula: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bula

70 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bula. The closest is Daruanak Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bula

68 churches within 100 km of Bula. The closest is St Vincent De Ferrer Parish Ombao Bula (1 km); the best-known is Milaor Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bula

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Bula. The closest is Nata Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bula

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bula. The closest is Antipolo (15 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~15 km
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Mount Bernacci · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~48 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Bula

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bula. The closest is Caorasan, Bula (1 km); the best-known is Bagolatao White Pebble Beaches (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bula

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bula. The closest is Kilometer Post (7 km); the best-known is Jose Ma. Panganiban Monument (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bula
  2. 22 km Lake Bato · lake, Camarines Sur
  3. 22 km Iriga · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  4. 1 km Mount Asog · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  5. 18 km Lake Baao · lake, Camarines Sur
  6. 26 km Milaor Church · church, Camarines Sur
  7. 22 km Back to Bula

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How to reach Bula

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    Within 15 km of Bula

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves770Daruanak Island (30 km)
    Churches5568St Vincent De Ferrer Parish Ombao Bula (1 km)
    Waterfalls1232Nata Falls (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints819Antipolo (15 km)
    Beaches & coast418Caorasan, Bula (1 km)
    Forts & heritage413Kilometer Post (7 km)
    Museums68Bicol Shell Museum (9 km)
    Caves17Libmanan Caves National Park (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Kawa Kawa Hill Natural Park (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lake Baao (5 km)
    Parks23Plaza de Nueva Caceres (25 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (25 km)
    Other attractions11Saint Christopher (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (87 km)

    Bula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bula?

    Lake Baao (lake, about 5 km), Lake Bato (lake, about 22 km), Milaor Church (church, about 22 km), Mount Asog (viewpoint, about 23 km), Iriga (viewpoint, about 24 km), Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Peñafrancia (church, about 25 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 55 churches, 12 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bula?

    Daruanak Island, about 30 km by road; Tawit Island (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bula?

    St Vincent De Ferrer Parish Ombao Bula, about 1 km by road; St. Mary Magdalene Parish (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bula?

    Nata Falls, about 7 km by road; Tumaguiti Falls (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bula?

    Start in Bula, visit Lake Bato, then Iriga, then Mount Asog, then Lake Baao, then Milaor Church, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bula?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bula

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