Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dado

Dado is a town in Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 5,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 37 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfalls and 17 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Masjid Dimaukom (18 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (22 km) and Fort Pikit (30 km).

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Dado at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 5,184
Coordinates
7.0500° N, 124.4597° E
Places within 50 km
108 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Dado

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

47 churches within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh (15 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dado

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Cotabato Valley (9 km); the best-known is PC Hill (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Perez Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~19 km
  • Mount Alas · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~25 km
  • UK Peak · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~29 km
  • Mount Blit · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~30 km
  • Cotabato Valley · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~9 km

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Waterfalls near Dado

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Manurib Falls (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dado

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Masjid Zaideen (6 km); the best-known is Masjid Dimaukom (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dado

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Fuerte de Reina Regente (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dado

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dado. The closest is Ebpanan Marsh (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Dado

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dado
  2. 7 km Ebpanan Marsh · nature spot, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 16 km Masjid Dimaukom · mosque, Maguindanao del Sur
  4. 19 km Fuerte de Reina Regente · heritage site, Maguindanao del Sur
  5. 24 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
  6. 27 km Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church, Cotabato
  7. 22 km Back to Dado

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How to reach Dado

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    Within 15 km of Dado

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dado by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3747Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2334Cotabato Valley (9 km)
    Waterfalls127Manurib Falls (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1717Masjid Zaideen (6 km)
    Forts & heritage79Fuerte de Reina Regente (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Ebpanan Marsh (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Lake Manaulanen (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Kabaksalan Island (26 km)
    Caves26Kitub-Bao Cave (35 km)
    Beaches & coast16Pass Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines (30 km)
    Parks55Jose Rizal Park (22 km)
    Other attractions23Full Gospel Research Ministries (20 km)
    Museums11Kampilan (38 km)

    Dado: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dado?

    Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 18 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 22 km), Ebpanan Marsh (nature spot, about 7 km), Fuerte de Reina Regente (heritage site, about 8 km), Fort Pikit (fort, about 30 km), Tantawan Park (park, about 38 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall, 17 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Dado?

    Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh, about 15 km by road; Christ Mission Convocation (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dado?

    Cotabato Valley, about 9 km by road; Perez Hill (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Dado?

    Manurib Falls, about 50 km by road; Panigan Falls (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dado?

    Start in Dado, visit Ebpanan Marsh, then Masjid Dimaukom, then Fuerte de Reina Regente, then Fort Pikit, then Santo Nino Parish Midsayap, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dado?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Dado

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