Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cauayan

Cauayan is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 8,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 8 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kabankalan Cathedral (26 km), Negros (48 km) and Ave Maria Island (81 km).

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Cauayan, Philippines
Cauayan, Negros Occidental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cauayan at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 8,855
Coordinates
9.9718° N, 122.6249° E
Places within 50 km
41 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Cauayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cauayan: 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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Beaches & coast near Cauayan

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is East Beach (37 km); the best-known is Negros (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cauayan

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is Mount Malapantao (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Cauayan

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is Huyop Huyop (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cauayan

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is Agutayan Island (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Cauayan

20 churches within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is Dancalan Baptist Church (16 km); the best-known is Kabankalan Cathedral (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cauayan

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cauayan. The closest is Philex Sipalay Mine (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cauayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cauayan
  2. 12 km Mount Tantauayan · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  3. 12 km Mount Malapantao · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  4. 30 km Kabankalan Cathedral · church, Negros Occidental
  5. 10 km Iglesia Filipina Independiente · church, Negros Occidental
  6. 1 km Dancalan Baptist Church · church, Negros Occidental
  7. 16 km Back to Cauayan

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How to reach Cauayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cauayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast829East Beach (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1327Mount Malapantao (11 km)
    Waterfalls427Huyop Huyop (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves425Agutayan Island (36 km)
    Churches820Dancalan Baptist Church (16 km)
    Forts & heritage19Philex Sipalay Mine (42 km)
    Caves28Hagdanan Cave (24 km)
    Museums03House of Mugs (83 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Bayawan Nature Reserve (75 km)
    Other attractions02Villa Beach (100 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Malinab Lagoon (38 km)
    Parks01Plaza Libertad (100 km)
    Buddhist sites01Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (100 km)

    Cauayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cauayan?

    Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 26 km), Mount Malapantao (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mount Tantauayan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Dancalan Baptist Church (church, about 16 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente (church, about 16 km), Capaclan Hill (hill, about 22 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 8 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cauayan?

    East Beach, about 37 km by road; Cartagena Bay (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cauayan?

    Mount Malapantao, about 11 km by road; Mount Tantauayan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cauayan?

    Huyop Huyop, about 25 km by road; Kambatal Falls (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cauayan?

    Start in Cauayan, visit Mount Tantauayan, then Mount Malapantao, then Kabankalan Cathedral, then Iglesia Filipina Independiente, then Dancalan Baptist Church, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cauayan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Cauayan

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