Albay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Cotmon

Cotmon is a town in Albay district, Philippines, home to about 2,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 12 waterfalls and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Daraga Church (8 km), Cagsawa Church (8 km) and St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (10 km).

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Cotmon at a glance

Location
Albay district, Philippines
Population
about 2,770
Coordinates
13.1175° N, 123.6637° E
Places within 50 km
71 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cotmon

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

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is Sula Island (31 km); the best-known is Cagraray Island (38 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Cotmon

35 churches within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is Daraga Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cotmon

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is Solong Falls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Cotmon

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (30 km); the best-known is Bagatao Lighthouse (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cotmon

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is Ligñon Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ligñon Hill · viewpoint · Albay · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~55 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Cotmon

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotmon. The closest is Simbahan Ng Daraga (8 km); the best-known is Cagsawa Church (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cotmon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotmon
  2. 10 km St. Gregory the Great Cathedral · church, Albay
  3. 3 km Ligñon Hill · hill, Albay
  4. 3 km Daraga Church · church, Albay
  5. 3 km Cagsawa Church · heritage site, Albay
  6. 13 km Mount Mayon · viewpoint, Albay
  7. 19 km Back to Cotmon

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How to reach Cotmon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotmon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves937Sula Island (31 km)
    Churches1435Daraga Church (8 km)
    Waterfalls1235Solong Falls (2 km)
    Beaches & coast721San Isidro Labrador (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints813Ligñon Hill (11 km)
    Forts & heritage912Simbahan Ng Daraga (8 km)
    Museums27Museo de Legazpi (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Mayon Volcano Natural Park (19 km)
    Caves46Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Sumlang Lake / Nature FunTraventure (9 km)
    Other attractions02Ungay Lighthouse (75 km)
    Parks02Plaza de Nueva Caceres (95 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (95 km)

    Cotmon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotmon?

    Daraga Church (church, about 8 km), Cagsawa Church (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 10 km), Ligñon Hill (hill, about 11 km), Mount Mayon (viewpoint, about 19 km), Mayon Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 12 waterfalls, 7 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cotmon?

    Sula Island, about 31 km by road; Poro Island (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotmon?

    Daraga Church, about 8 km by road; St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cotmon?

    Solong Falls, about 2 km by road; Quitinday Falls (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotmon?

    Start in Cotmon, visit St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, then Ligñon Hill, then Daraga Church, then Cagsawa Church, then Mount Mayon, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotmon?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cotmon

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