Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Carrascal

Carrascal is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 4,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 71 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bucas Grande (40 km), Lake Mainit (59 km) and Mount Paco (66 km).

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

Carrascal at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 4,385
Coordinates
9.3703° N, 125.9492° E
Places within 50 km
179 (1 must-see)
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 Carrascal

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

85 churches within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Divine Mercy Apostolate Chapel (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Carrascal

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Candido’s Paradise (1 km); the best-known is Carrascal Bay (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Carrascal

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Ludguron Island (6 km); the best-known is Huyamao (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Huyamao · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~7 km
  • General Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~10 km
  • Ayoke · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~14 km
  • Bucas Grande · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Ludguron Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~6 km
  • Puyu Island · river spot · Surigao del Sur · ~8 km

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Waterfalls near Carrascal

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Magkawas Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Carrascal

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Nubenta Surigao Sur (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Carrascal

9 parks within 100 km of Carrascal. The closest is Cantilan Plaza (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Carrascal

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 Carrascal
  2. 6 km Carrascal Bay · beach, Surigao del Sur
  3. 9 km General Island · island, Surigao del Sur
  4. 1 km Libtong Cove · beach, Surigao del Sur
  5. 5 km Casarica · beach, Surigao del Sur
  6. 1 km Huyamao · river spot, Surigao del Sur
  7. 7 km Back to Carrascal

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How to reach Carrascal

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    Within 15 km of Carrascal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carrascal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7185Divine Mercy Apostolate Chapel (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2846Candido’s Paradise (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3346Ludguron Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls318Magkawas Falls (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Nubenta Surigao Sur (6 km)
    Other attractions1414Cantilan Harbour (7 km)
    Parks89Cantilan Plaza (6 km)
    Caves47Libas Gua (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Silop Spring (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Cantilanlife (6 km)
    Forts & heritage05Simbahan Ng del Carmen (69 km)
    Museums02Surigaonon Heritage Center (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (63 km)

    Carrascal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carrascal?

    Carrascal Bay (beach, about 6 km), Casarica (beach, about 6 km), Huyamao (river spot, about 7 km), Libtong Cove (beach, about 9 km), General Island (island, about 10 km), Ayoke (river spot, about 14 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Carrascal?

    Divine Mercy Apostolate Chapel, about 3 km by road; Ina Poon Bato Shrine (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Carrascal?

    Candido’s Paradise, about 1 km by road; Jocor Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Carrascal?

    Ludguron Island, about 6 km by road; Huyamao (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carrascal?

    Start in Carrascal, visit Carrascal Bay, then General Island, then Libtong Cove, then Casarica, then Huyamao, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carrascal?

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

    Towns near Carrascal

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