Bukidnon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Canayan

Canayan is a town in Bukidnon district, Philippines, home to about 4,639 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 16 churches and 1 caves. The must-see places are Abbey of the Transfiguration (11 km), Mount Dulang-Dulang (32 km) and Mount Kitanglad (32 km).

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Canayan at a glance

Location
Bukidnon district, Philippines
Population
about 4,639
Coordinates
8.1956° N, 125.1447° E
Places within 50 km
60 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Canayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canayan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Canayan

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is Two Trees (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Canayan

47 waterfalls within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is Gantungan Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Canayan

37 churches within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is FGA Malaybalay (5 km); the best-known is Abbey of the Transfiguration (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Canayan

9 caves within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is Paiyak Cave (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Canayan

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is Kampo Kasisang (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Canayan

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Canayan. The closest is Lake Apo, Valencia (5 km); the best-known is Lake Apo (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Canayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canayan
  2. 5 km Fundamental Bible Church · church, Bukidnon
  3. 1 km Bethel's Baptist Church · church, Bukidnon
  4. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Bukidnon
  5. 5 km Abbey of the Transfiguration · church, Bukidnon
  6. 6 km Two Trees · viewpoint, Bukidnon
  7. 6 km Back to Canayan

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    Within 15 km of Canayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2355Two Trees (6 km)
    Waterfalls1247Gantungan Falls (17 km)
    Churches1637FGA Malaybalay (5 km)
    Caves19Paiyak Cave (32 km)
    Forts & heritage27Kampo Kasisang (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lake Apo, Valencia (5 km)
    Beaches & coast07Raagas Beach (82 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Bukidnon Zoological Park (6 km)
    Parks13Kaamulan Grounds (5 km)
    Other attractions23Missionary Baptist (5 km)
    Museums02Museo de Oro (79 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise (93 km)

    Canayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canayan?

    Abbey of the Transfiguration (church, about 11 km), Fundamental Bible Church (church, about 5 km), Two Trees (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bethel's Baptist Church (church, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 7 km), Kampo Kasisang (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 16 churches, 1 cave, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Canayan?

    Two Trees, about 6 km by road; Aniningpan Ridge (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Canayan?

    Gantungan Falls, about 17 km by road; Dila Falls (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canayan?

    FGA Malaybalay, about 5 km by road; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canayan?

    Start in Canayan, visit Fundamental Bible Church, then Bethel's Baptist Church, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Abbey of the Transfiguration, then Two Trees, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canayan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Canayan

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