Rizal's Relief Map of MindanaoJosé Rizal Memorial Protected LandscapeCanon Falls, Buena Suerte, MutiaDipolog City WatchtowerJose Rizal's FarmSelinog Island
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Dapitan

Dapitan is a town in Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines of about 50,514 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 36 churches, 13 beaches & coast and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao, The Old Town of Dapitan and José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape.

8.6561° N, 123.4227° EPop. 50,514

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Within 30 km117 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see21
Notable132
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao

Attraction · 1 km

The Old Town of Dapitan, heritage site near Dapitan
Must-see

The Old Town of Dapitan

Heritage site · 1 km

José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape, monument near Dapitan
Must-see

José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape

Monument · 4 km

Places near Dapitan by type

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One day from Dapitan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

123 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Dapitan
  2. Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutiawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dipolog City Watchtowerchurch · 30 min
  4. Jose Rizal's Farmheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Aliguay Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Selinog Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Dapitan
Today’s loopDapitanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dapitan?

Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao (attraction, about 1 km), The Old Town of Dapitan (heritage site, about 1 km), José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape (monument, about 4 km), Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (waterfall, about 12 km), Dipolog City Watchtower (church, about 17 km), Aniano Adasa Ancestral House (museum, about 1 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 14 forts & heritage, 21 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Dapitan?

St. James the Greater Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal Ng Dapitan (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Dapitan?

Canlucani, about 1 km by road; Dapitan Beach Shore (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dapitan?

Start in Dapitan, visit Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, then Dipolog City Watchtower, then Jose Rizal's Farm, then Aliguay Island, then Selinog Island, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.