Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cagwait

Cagwait is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 57 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Panaraga White Sand Beach (52 km), Enchanted River (64 km) and Pinandagatan Falls (67 km).

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Cagwait, Philippines
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cagwait at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Coordinates
8.9186° N, 126.3011° E
Places within 50 km
115
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cagwait

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

112 churches within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is PMF Cagmoa Gospel Church (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cagwait

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is Cagwait Today (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cagwait

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is Arangasa Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Cagwait

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is Villa Azarcon Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Cagwait

6 parks within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is Tago Municipal Plaza (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cagwait

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cagwait. The closest is San Roque, San Miguel (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cagwait

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 169 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cagwait
  2. 5 km Cagwait Hill · hill, Surigao del Sur
  3. 21 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  4. 8 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  5. 21 km Villa Azarcon Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  6. 62 km Panaraga White Sand Beach · beach, Surigao del Sur
  7. 52 km Back to Cagwait

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How to reach Cagwait

    All places near Cagwait by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cagwait by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57112PMF Cagmoa Gospel Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2541Cagwait Today (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves927Arangasa Island (8 km)
    Other attractions921Globe (16 km)
    Waterfalls310Villa Azarcon Falls (28 km)
    Parks36Tago Municipal Plaza (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26San Roque, San Miguel (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Cagwait Hill (5 km)
    Caves05Pamutuanan Cave (56 km)
    Forts & heritage14Vicente L. Pimentel, Sr (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14NIA-TRIP Dam (44 km)
    Temples12March of Faith Prophetic Temple (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Khalifah SMPN 2 Kota Bengkulu (32 km)

    Cagwait: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cagwait?

    Cagwait Hill (hill, about 5 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 26 km), Cagwait Today (beach, about 1 km), Monica Del Sul Kagwait Suregao Del Sur (beach, about 1 km), PMF Cagmoa Gospel Church (church, about 2 km), Villa Azarcon Falls (waterfall, about 28 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 other attractions, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Cagwait?

    PMF Cagmoa Gospel Church, about 2 km by road; United Church Christ of the Philippines (UCCP) (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cagwait?

    Cagwait Today, about 1 km by road; Monica Del Sul Kagwait Suregao Del Sur (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cagwait?

    Arangasa Island, about 8 km by road; Ayninan Island (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cagwait?

    Start in Cagwait, visit Cagwait Hill, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Villa Azarcon Falls, then Panaraga White Sand Beach, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cagwait?

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

    Towns near Cagwait

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