Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Claver

Claver is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 5,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 69 churches, 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Paco (29 km), Bucas Grande (31 km) and Lake Mainit (34 km).

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Claver, Philippines
Claver, Surigao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Claver at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 5,906
Coordinates
9.5725° N, 125.7331° E
Places within 50 km
174 (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 Claver

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Churches near Claver

82 churches within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Bible Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Claver

81 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Lapinigan (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Lapinigan · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~4 km
  • Cagban · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~5 km
  • Bucas Grande · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mahaba Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~20 km
  • Big Tinago Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~23 km
  • Sagisi · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~27 km

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Beaches & coast near Claver

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Sampaguita Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Claver

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Little Baguio Waterfalls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Claver

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Mount Daging (9 km); the best-known is Mount Paco (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Claver

8 caves within 100 km of Claver. The closest is Magkukuob Cave (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Claver

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Claver
  2. 29 km Mount Paco · viewpoint, Surigao del Norte
  3. 27 km Cagban · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  4. 32 km Bucas Grande · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  5. 27 km Lapinigan · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  6. 3 km Sampaguita Beach · beach, Surigao del Norte
  7. 1 km Back to Claver

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How to reach Claver

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    Within 15 km of Claver

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Claver by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6982Bible Baptist Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4381Lapinigan (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1333Sampaguita Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls316Little Baguio Waterfalls (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Mount Daging (9 km)
    Other attractions1111Sun Cellular (1 km)
    Caves48Magkukuob Cave (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Daywan River Communal Irrigation Dam (5 km)
    Parks67Claver Municipal Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage16Jose Rizal (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Sitio Poctoy, Gigaquit Surigao Del Norte (8 km)
    Museums12Surigaonon Heritage Center (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11San Nicolas de Tolentino (29 km)

    Claver: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Claver?

    Sampaguita Beach (beach, about 1 km), Lapinigan (river spot, about 4 km), Cagban (river spot, about 5 km), Mount Paco (viewpoint, about 29 km), Bucas Grande (river spot, about 31 km), Lake Mainit (lake, about 34 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Claver?

    Bible Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Peter Claver Parish Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Claver?

    Lapinigan, about 4 km by road; Cagban (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Claver?

    Sampaguita Beach, about 1 km by road; Candos Bay (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Claver?

    Start in Claver, visit Mount Paco, then Cagban, then Bucas Grande, then Lapinigan, then Sampaguita Beach, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Claver?

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

    Towns near Claver

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