Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cotabato

Cotabato is a city in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 179,433 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 62 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 mosques & dargahs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tantawan Park (1 km), PC Hill (1 km) and Kutawato Cave (1 km).

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Cotabato, Philippines
Cotabato, Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cotabato at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 179,433
Coordinates
7.2236° N, 124.2464° E
Places within 50 km
189 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Cotabato

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cotabato: 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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Churches near Cotabato

63 churches within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is Balogo Alliance Evangelical Church (1 km); the best-known is Bell Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cotabato

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is PC Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Timanan, South Upi · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~1 km
  • Mount Binaca · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Timako Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~9 km
  • Mount Bita · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~39 km
  • Mount Makaturing · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~60 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Cotabato

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is Ibadhur Rahman Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cotabato

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is Coco Verde Beach Reso (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Cotabato

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is Matimos Falls (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cotabato

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cotabato. The closest is Panul Island (8 km); the best-known is Sarampungan Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Cotabato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotabato
  2. 1 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 1 km Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat · heritage site, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 11 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 12 km Back to Cotabato

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How to reach Cotabato

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    Within 15 km of Cotabato

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotabato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6263Balogo Alliance Evangelical Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3144PC Hill (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3131Ibadhur Rahman Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1826Coco Verde Beach Reso (1 km)
    Waterfalls117Matimos Falls (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Panul Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Lake Sebu (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Mado Hot Spring National Park (15 km)
    Parks88Tantawan Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage58Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (1 km)
    Other attractions56Cotabato Rainbow Houses (1 km)
    Caves24Kutawato Cave (1 km)
    Museums33Bangsamoro Museum (4 km)

    Cotabato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotabato?

    Tantawan Park (park, about 1 km), PC Hill (hill, about 1 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 1 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 12 km), Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (heritage site, about 1 km), Bell Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 mosques & dargahs, 18 beaches & coast, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotabato?

    Balogo Alliance Evangelical Church, about 1 km by road; Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cotabato?

    PC Hill, about 1 km by road; Timanan, South Upi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Cotabato?

    Ibadhur Rahman Mosque, about 1 km by road; Abpi Mosque Magelco (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotabato?

    Start in Cotabato, visit Tantawan Park, then Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat, then PC Hill, then Kutawato Cave, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotabato?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Cotabato

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