Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dapa

Dapa is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 8,823 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 55 rivers, islands & mangroves, 51 beaches & coast, 31 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Siargao (20 km), Bucas Grande (21 km) and Mount Paco (77 km).

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Dapa, Philippines
Dapa, Surigao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dapa at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 8,823
Coordinates
9.7594° N, 126.0531° E
Places within 50 km
198 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dapa

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

95 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Abanay (3 km); the best-known is Bucas Grande (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Dapa

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Magpupungko Rock Formation (1 km); the best-known is Siargao (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Dapa

43 churches within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Siargao Missionary Fellowship Inc (1 km); the best-known is Del Carmen Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dapa

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Surf Spot Don Paolino (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Dapa

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Magkahuyog Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Dapa

7 caves within 100 km of Dapa. The closest is Tayangban Cave Pool (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dapa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dapa
  2. 20 km Siargao · beach, Surigao del Norte
  3. 21 km Doot Beach · beach, Surigao del Norte
  4. 10 km Bancuyo Island · island, Surigao del Norte
  5. 4 km East Bucas · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  6. 15 km Bucas Grande · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  7. 21 km Back to Dapa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dapa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5595Abanay (3 km)
    Beaches & coast5159Magpupungko Rock Formation (1 km)
    Churches3143Siargao Missionary Fellowship Inc (1 km)
    Other attractions2729Guian Surf Spot Access (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Surf Spot Don Paolino (4 km)
    Waterfalls38Magkahuyog Falls (16 km)
    Caves57Tayangban Cave Pool (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Tiniktikan Lake, Sohoton Island (23 km)
    Forts & heritage34Simbahan Ng del Carmen (19 km)
    Parks34Socorro Municipal Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (13 km)
    Museums01Surigaonon Heritage Center (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (79 km)

    Dapa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dapa?

    Siargao (beach, about 20 km), Bucas Grande (river spot, about 21 km), Bancuyo Island (island, about 3 km), East Bucas (river spot, about 7 km), Doot Beach (beach, about 8 km), Casulian Island (island, about 10 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 55 rivers, islands & mangroves, 51 beaches & coast, 31 churches, 27 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dapa?

    Abanay, about 3 km by road; Bancuyo Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dapa?

    Magpupungko Rock Formation, about 1 km by road; Laksohon, Guian (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dapa?

    Siargao Missionary Fellowship Inc, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Filipina Independiente (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dapa?

    Start in Dapa, visit Siargao, then Doot Beach, then Bancuyo Island, then East Bucas, then Bucas Grande, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dapa?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dapa

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