Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cagayan

Cagayan is a town in Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines, home to about 3,847 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish (1 km).

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Cagayan at a glance

Location
Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines
Population
about 3,847
Coordinates
6.9747° N, 118.5144° E
Places within 50 km
24
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Cagayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cagayan: 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 Cagayan

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cagayan. The closest is Mapun Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cagayan

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cagayan. The closest is Mount Busut Bangha (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cagayan

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cagayan. The closest is Lake Ernestine (3 km); the best-known is Lake Sapa (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cagayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cagayan
  2. 5 km Jurata Bay · beach, Tawi-Tawi
  3. 4 km Mapun Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  4. 6 km Silumisan Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  5. 1 km Lapunlapun Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  6. 7 km Lake Sapa · lake, Tawi-Tawi
  7. 6 km Back to Cagayan

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From travellers near Cagayan

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How to reach Cagayan

    All places near Cagayan by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cagayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1213Mapun Island (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Mount Busut Bangha (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake Ernestine (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Jurata Bay (5 km)
    Churches11Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish (1 km)

    Cagayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cagayan?

    Jurata Bay (beach, about 5 km), Lake Sapa (lake, about 6 km), Mapun Island (island, about 7 km), Lapunlapun Island (island, about 12 km), Silumisan Island (island, about 13 km), Bulisuan Island (island, about 15 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 beach, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cagayan?

    Mapun Island, about 7 km by road; Lapunlapun Island (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cagayan?

    Mount Busut Bangha, about 3 km by road; Mount Tebulian (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cagayan?

    Lake Ernestine, about 3 km by road; Lake Singuan (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cagayan?

    Start in Cagayan, visit Jurata Bay, then Mapun Island, then Silumisan Island, then Lapunlapun Island, then Lake Sapa, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cagayan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Cagayan

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