Northern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Capul

Capul is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 4,756 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 14 churches and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Capul Island (3 km), Busay Falls (47 km) and Lake Aguingay (48 km).

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Capul, Philippines
Capul, Northern Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capul at a glance

Location
Northern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 4,756
Coordinates
12.4237° N, 124.1811° E
Places within 50 km
104 (3 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 Capul

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

100 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Capul Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Capul

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Acapulco Beach (1 km); the best-known is Subic Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Capul

22 churches within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Capul Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Capul

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Kinaguitman Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capul

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Macaraja Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Capul

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capul. The closest is Simbahan Ng Capul (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Capul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capul
  2. 3 km Capul Island · island, Northern Samar
  3. 15 km Escarpada Island · island, Northern Samar
  4. 27 km Dalupiri Island · island, Northern Samar
  5. 11 km Capul Church · church, Northern Samar
  6. 1 km Simbahan Ng Capul · heritage site, Northern Samar
  7. 0 km Back to Capul

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How to reach Capul

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    Within 15 km of Capul

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves51100Capul Island (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1629Acapulco Beach (1 km)
    Churches1422Capul Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1322Kinaguitman Falls (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Macaraja Mountain (4 km)
    Forts & heritage35Simbahan Ng Capul (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Biri-LaRoSa Protected Landscape and Seascapes (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Aguingay (48 km)
    Other attractions11Jesus Christ Is King Allen (Assemblies of God) (16 km)
    Parks11Victoria Park (18 km)
    Caves01Kalanay Cave (70 km)
    Museums01Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart (75 km)

    Capul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capul?

    Capul Island (island, about 3 km), Simbahan Ng Capul (heritage site, about 1 km), Capul Church (church, about 1 km), Dalupiri Island (island, about 11 km), Escarpada Island (island, about 17 km), Calantas Rock (river spot, about 19 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 14 churches, 13 waterfalls, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Capul?

    Capul Island, about 3 km by road; Bato Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Capul?

    Acapulco Beach, about 1 km by road; Pinangandao Beach, Capul Northern Samar (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Capul?

    Capul Church, about 1 km by road; CAIS Chapel (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capul?

    Start in Capul, visit Capul Island, then Escarpada Island, then Dalupiri Island, then Capul Church, then Simbahan Ng Capul, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capul?

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

    Towns near Capul

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