Davao de Oro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Compostela

Compostela is a town in Davao de Oro district, Philippines, home to about 42,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 17 waterfalls, 16 churches, 0 beaches & coast and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Diwata (21 km), Mount Pandadagsaan (37 km) and Leonard Kniaseff (39 km).

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Compostela, Philippines
Compostela, Davao de Oro district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Compostela at a glance

Location
Davao de Oro district, Philippines
Population
about 42,563
Coordinates
7.6731° N, 126.0889° E
Places within 50 km
51 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Compostela

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Waterfalls near Compostela

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Compostela

36 churches within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is First Assembly Of GOD (1 km); the best-known is Generall Baptist Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Compostela

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is Cream Sand Long Beach (55 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Compostela

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is Mount Tambuyong (17 km); the best-known is Mount Diwata (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Compostela

12 caves within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is Roman Cave (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Compostela

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Compostela. The closest is 𝙑𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 (3 km); the best-known is Mainit Hot Springs Protected Landscape (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Compostela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Compostela
  2. 39 km Lake Leonard · lake, Davao de Oro
  3. 1 km Leonard Kniaseff · viewpoint, Davao de Oro
  4. 23 km Mount Pandadagsaan · viewpoint, Davao de Oro
  5. 35 km Mount Tambuyong · viewpoint, Davao de Oro
  6. 22 km Mount Diwata · viewpoint, Davao de Oro
  7. 21 km Back to Compostela

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From travellers near Compostela

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How to reach Compostela

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    Within 15 km of Compostela

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Compostela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1737Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park (31 km)
    Churches1636First Assembly Of GOD (1 km)
    Beaches & coast030Cream Sand Long Beach (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints518Mount Tambuyong (17 km)
    Caves712Roman Cave (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38𝙑𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Cabugao Island (49 km)
    Forts & heritage13Pereyras Terminal (50 km)
    Museums02International Doll House (79 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Leonard (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (99 km)

    Compostela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Compostela?

    Mount Diwata (viewpoint, about 21 km), Mount Pandadagsaan (viewpoint, about 37 km), Mount Tambuyong (viewpoint, about 17 km), Leonard Kniaseff (viewpoint, about 39 km), Lake Leonard (lake, about 39 km), Generall Baptist Church (church, about 21 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 17 waterfalls, 16 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Compostela?

    Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park, about 31 km by road; Waig Hidden Waterfalls (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Compostela?

    First Assembly Of GOD, about 1 km by road; Señor Santiago Apostol Parish Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Compostela?

    Cream Sand Long Beach, about 55 km by road; Odells Cape Beach (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Compostela?

    Start in Compostela, visit Lake Leonard, then Leonard Kniaseff, then Mount Pandadagsaan, then Mount Tambuyong, then Mount Diwata, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Compostela?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Compostela

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