Eastern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dapdap

Dapdap is a town in Eastern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 2,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 churches, 30 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Samar Island Natural Park (61 km), Langun-Gobingob Caves (84 km) and Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (92 km).

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Dapdap at a glance

Location
Eastern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 2,223
Coordinates
12.0620° N, 125.4881° E
Places within 50 km
125
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 Dapdap

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dapdap

61 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is Panit Island (2 km); the best-known is Bactol Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Dapdap

56 churches within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Dapdap

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is Picardo Beach, Dolores E.S. (4 km); the best-known is Harbor Can-Avid (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dapdap

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is Liog-liog (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Dapdap

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is Pisak Falls, Arteche (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Dapdap

7 parks within 100 km of Dapdap. The closest is Saint Joachim Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dapdap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dapdap
  2. 3 km Bactol Island · island, Eastern Samar
  3. 3 km Uguis Island · island, Eastern Samar
  4. 11 km Nabalicad Island · island, Eastern Samar
  5. 1 km Cancahinibing Islet · river spot, Eastern Samar
  6. 2 km Hilabaan Island · island, Eastern Samar
  7. 10 km Back to Dapdap

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dapdap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3661Panit Island (2 km)
    Churches3456The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3054Picardo Beach, Dolores E.S. (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Liog-liog (3 km)
    Waterfalls212Pisak Falls, Arteche (33 km)
    Other attractions410Samar Island Nature Park (SINP) (31 km)
    Parks57Saint Joachim Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage37Sr. San Joaquim (3 km)
    Caves06Calundan Cave (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Bawang Mini Dam (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Jicontol Natural Park (37 km)
    Museums01De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum (92 km)

    Dapdap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dapdap?

    Bactol Island (island, about 3 km), Uguis Island (island, about 6 km), Cancahinibing Islet (river spot, about 10 km), Nabalicad Island (island, about 10 km), Hilabaan Island (island, about 10 km), Sibay Island (island, about 11 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 churches, 30 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dapdap?

    Panit Island, about 2 km by road; Bactol Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dapdap?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 2 km by road; AG Dolores (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dapdap?

    Picardo Beach, Dolores E.S., about 4 km by road; Japitan Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dapdap?

    Start in Dapdap, visit Bactol Island, then Uguis Island, then Nabalicad Island, then Cancahinibing Islet, then Hilabaan Island, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dapdap?

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

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