Places to visit near

Cortes

Cortes is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines of about 3,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 75 churches, 27 beaches & coast and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bucas Grande, Pinandagatan Falls and Siargao.

9.2797° N, 126.1911° EPop. 3,026

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see4
Notable80
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Cortes

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

91 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cortes
  2. Cab-ilan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Matho White Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesia Ni Cristochurch · 30 min
  5. Magkawas Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ayokeriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cortes
Today’s loopCortesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cortes?

Cab-ilan Island (island, about 5 km), Tugonan Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Tag-anongan (river spot, about 7 km), Magkawas Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Matho White Beach (beach, about 17 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 23 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 other attractions, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Cortes?

Iglesia Filipina Independente, about 1 km by road; San Jose Chapel (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Cortes?

La Soledad Beach, about 1 km by road; Cauit Point Lighthouse (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cortes?

Start in Cortes, visit Cab-ilan Island, then Matho White Beach, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Magkawas Falls, then Ayoke, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.