Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Codcod

Codcod is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 13,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 22 waterfalls, 12 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Northern Negros Natural Park (2 km), Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (13 km) and Kanlaon (18 km).

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Codcod at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 13,026
Coordinates
10.4634° N, 123.2495° E
Places within 50 km
72 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Codcod

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Codcod: 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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Forts & heritage near Codcod

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is Saint Peter (48 km); the best-known is The Ruins (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Codcod

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is Gigalaman Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Codcod

36 churches within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11 km); the best-known is San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral Parish Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Codcod

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is Mount Balabag (7 km); the best-known is Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Codcod

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is La Playa De Valle (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Codcod

16 museums within 100 km of Codcod. The closest is Vintage Glasses Museum (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Codcod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Codcod
  2. 2 km Northern Negros Natural Park · nature spot, Negros Occidental
  3. 23 km San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral Parish Church · church, Negros Occidental
  4. 33 km Mount Mandalagan · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  5. 28 km Mount Kanlaon Natural Park · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  6. 6 km Kanlaon · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  7. 18 km Back to Codcod

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Codcod by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage468Saint Peter (48 km)
    Waterfalls2241Gigalaman Waterfall (10 km)
    Churches1236The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1424Mount Balabag (7 km)
    Beaches & coast219La Playa De Valle (21 km)
    Museums416Vintage Glasses Museum (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves212Sipaway Island (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Northern Negros Natural Park (2 km)
    Parks26Panaad Park and Stadium (45 km)
    Caves35Bigking Cave (23 km)
    Buddhist sites33Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Bacolod Bsc (50 km)
    Temples02Temple of Leah (86 km)
    Other attractions02Muelle Osmeña Lighthouse (98 km)
    Treks01Iloilo River Esplanade Route (100 km)

    Codcod: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Codcod?

    Northern Negros Natural Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kanlaon (viewpoint, about 18 km), San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral Parish Church (church, about 23 km), Mount Mandalagan (viewpoint, about 24 km), Mount Balabag (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 22 waterfalls, 12 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Codcod?

    Saint Peter, about 48 km by road; Daku Balay (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Codcod?

    Gigalaman Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Padudusan Falls & Natural Water Slide (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Codcod?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 11 km by road; Bible Baptist Church (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Codcod?

    Start in Codcod, visit Northern Negros Natural Park, then San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral Parish Church, then Mount Mandalagan, then Mount Kanlaon Natural Park, then Kanlaon, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Codcod?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Codcod

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