Biliran district, Philippines

Places to visit near Culaba

Culaba is a town in Biliran district, Philippines, home to about 6,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Vulcan (Biliran) (18 km), Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (48 km) and Basiao Island (49 km).

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Culaba, Philippines
Culaba, Biliran district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Culaba at a glance

Location
Biliran district, Philippines
Population
about 6,231
Coordinates
11.6578° N, 124.5425° E
Places within 50 km
108 (3 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

Top places to visit near Culaba

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Culaba

73 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Caygan Island (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Culaba

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Culaba

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Amambahag Lighthouse (2 km); the best-known is Biliran (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Culaba

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Mount Camalobagoan (Asluman) (6 km); the best-known is Vulcan (Biliran) (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Culaba

21 churches within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Culaba

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Culaba. The closest is Queen Isabel II Monument (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Culaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Culaba
  2. 6 km Mount Camalobagoan (Asluman) · viewpoint, Biliran
  3. 5 km Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park · waterfall, Biliran
  4. 7 km Vulcan (Biliran) · viewpoint, Biliran
  5. 10 km Mount Gumansan · viewpoint, Biliran
  6. 5 km Anas Caldera · viewpoint, Biliran
  7. 10 km Back to Culaba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Culaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5173Caygan Island (25 km)
    Waterfalls1537Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1432Amambahag Lighthouse (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1626Mount Camalobagoan (Asluman) (6 km)
    Churches721Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage115Queen Isabel II Monument (49 km)
    Caves39Vista D Amore Lover's Cave, Bool, Culaba (24 km)
    Museums13De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Calbayog Pan-as–Hayiban Protected Landscape (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Danao Natural Park (84 km)
    Parks01MacArthur Park (93 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (84 km)

    Culaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Culaba?

    Vulcan (Biliran) (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mount Camalobagoan (Asluman) (viewpoint, about 6 km), Anas Caldera (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mount Gumansan (viewpoint, about 11 km), Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park (waterfall, about 11 km), Mount Naliwatan (Tres Marias Peak 3) (peak, about 11 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Culaba?

    Caygan Island, about 25 km by road; Genuluan Island (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Culaba?

    Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park, about 11 km by road; To Napuso-an Falls (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Culaba?

    Amambahag Lighthouse, about 2 km by road; Dakz Soimai (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Culaba?

    Start in Culaba, visit Mount Camalobagoan (Asluman), then Tinago Falls Eco-Tourism Park, then Vulcan (Biliran), then Mount Gumansan, then Anas Caldera, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Culaba?

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

    Towns near Culaba

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