Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cogan

Cogan is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 21,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast and 27 churches. The must-see places are Bagacay Point Lighthouse (29 km), Central Cebu Protected Landscape (30 km) and Mount Manunggal (34 km).

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Cogan at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 21,898
Coordinates
10.5931° N, 124.0178° E
Places within 50 km
155 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cogan

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

48 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is Mactan (43 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Cogan

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (34 km); the best-known is Lapulapu Monument (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cogan

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is Feliciti (12 km); the best-known is Bagacay Point Lighthouse (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Cogan

40 churches within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (27 km); the best-known is Mandaue Presidencia (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cogan

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is Dao Falls & Dao Hills (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Cogan

21 caves within 100 km of Cogan. The closest is Tolo Tolo Cave (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cogan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cogan
  2. 12 km Feliciti · beach, Cebu
  3. 39 km Central Cebu Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cebu
  4. 4 km Mount Manunggal · viewpoint, Cebu
  5. 29 km Bagacay Point Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  6. 17 km Piancel Beach · beach, Cebu
  7. 12 km Back to Cogan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cogan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves748Mactan (43 km)
    Forts & heritage2541Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (34 km)
    Beaches & coast2140Feliciti (12 km)
    Churches2740The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (27 km)
    Waterfalls2433Dao Falls & Dao Hills (15 km)
    Caves1621Tolo Tolo Cave (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014Licos Peak (16 km)
    Museums912Biological Museum (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Central Cebu Protected Landscape (30 km)
    Temples44Temple of Leah (37 km)
    Other attractions44Sogod Lighthouse (22 km)
    Parks24Balamban Park (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake Danao Park (45 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chu Un Temple (43 km)

    Cogan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cogan?

    Bagacay Point Lighthouse (beach, about 29 km), Central Cebu Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 30 km), Feliciti (beach, about 12 km), Piancel Beach (beach, about 12 km), Mount Manunggal (viewpoint, about 34 km), Dao Falls & Dao Hills (hill, about 15 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast, 27 churches, 24 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cogan?

    Mactan, about 43 km by road; Pacijan Island (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cogan?

    Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957), about 34 km by road; Lapulapu Monument (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cogan?

    Feliciti, about 12 km by road; Piancel Beach (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cogan?

    Start in Cogan, visit Feliciti, then Central Cebu Protected Landscape, then Mount Manunggal, then Bagacay Point Lighthouse, then Piancel Beach, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cogan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cogan

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