Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Capalayan

Capalayan is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 2,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 59 churches, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Paco (21 km), Lake Mainit (42 km) and Bucas Grande (55 km).

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Capalayan at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,151
Coordinates
9.7406° N, 125.5444° E
Places within 50 km
147 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capalayan

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

67 churches within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1 km); the best-known is Bilang-bilang Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Capalayan

66 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Load Island (5 km); the best-known is Kabo Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kabo Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~6 km
  • Maanoc Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~9 km
  • Big Tinago Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~11 km
  • Mahaba Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~18 km
  • Sagisi · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~18 km
  • Sumilon · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~28 km

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Beaches & coast near Capalayan

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Kan Dokie Floating Cottages (4 km); the best-known is Mabua Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capalayan

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Mount Catangban (8 km); the best-known is Mount Paco (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Capalayan

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Togonan Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Capalayan

9 caves within 100 km of Capalayan. The closest is Silop Cave (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Capalayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capalayan
  2. 6 km Kabo Island · island, Surigao del Norte
  3. 7 km Surigaonon Heritage Center · museum, Surigao del Norte
  4. 1 km Bilang-bilang Church · church, Surigao del Norte
  5. 7 km Silop Cave · cave, Surigao del Norte
  6. 20 km Mount Paco · viewpoint, Surigao del Norte
  7. 21 km Back to Capalayan

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How to reach Capalayan

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    Within 15 km of Capalayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capalayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5967Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3766Load Island (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2053Kan Dokie Floating Cottages (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints711Mount Catangban (8 km)
    Waterfalls210Togonan Falls (22 km)
    Caves19Silop Cave (4 km)
    Forts & heritage48Don Carlos Villalba Riquelme Memorial Monument (9 km)
    Parks55Capalayan Playground (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Nursery (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Jabonga Lake (10 km)
    Museums12Surigaonon Heritage Center (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22The Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help & Holy Infant Jesus (9 km)
    Other attractions22Rotary Peace City Monumnet (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11San Nicolas de Tolentino (28 km)

    Capalayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capalayan?

    Mount Paco (viewpoint, about 21 km), Silop Cave (cave, about 4 km), Kabo Island (island, about 6 km), Surigaonon Heritage Center (museum, about 8 km), Bilang-bilang Church (church, about 9 km), Maanoc Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Capalayan?

    Seventh-Day Adventist Church, about 1 km by road; Roman Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Capalayan?

    Load Island, about 5 km by road; Cobeton (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Capalayan?

    Kan Dokie Floating Cottages, about 4 km by road; La Isla Parilla (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capalayan?

    Start in Capalayan, visit Kabo Island, then Surigaonon Heritage Center, then Bilang-bilang Church, then Silop Cave, then Mount Paco, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capalayan?

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

    Towns near Capalayan

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