Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Datagon

Datagon is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 30 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 14 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (15 km), Lake Balinsasayao (18 km) and Lake Danao (19 km).

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Datagon at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,584
Coordinates
9.4461° N, 123.0891° E
Places within 50 km
91 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Datagon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Datagon: 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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Waterfalls near Datagon

61 waterfalls within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Palaypay Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Datagon

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Salama Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Datagon

27 churches within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Church of Christ (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Datagon

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Red Rock Hot Springs (24 km); the best-known is Mount Talinis (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Datagon

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (27 km); the best-known is Silliman Hall (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Datagon

15 caves within 100 km of Datagon. The closest is Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Datagon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Datagon
  2. 5 km Church of Christ · church, Negros Oriental
  3. 19 km Lake Danao · lake, Negros Oriental
  4. 1 km Lake Balinsasayao · lake, Negros Oriental
  5. 4 km Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park · national park, Negros Oriental
  6. 8 km Palaypay Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  7. 7 km Back to Datagon

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How to reach Datagon

    All places near Datagon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Datagon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls3061Palaypay Falls (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1453Salama Beach (16 km)
    Churches1427Church of Christ (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Red Rock Hot Springs (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1117Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (27 km)
    Caves215Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves111Olympia Island (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (15 km)
    Museums37Ariniego Art Gallery (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Lake Balinsasayao (18 km)
    Other attractions23Looc Point Lighthouse (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bagacay Mosque (34 km)

    Datagon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Datagon?

    Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (national park, about 15 km), Lake Balinsasayao (lake, about 18 km), Lake Danao (lake, about 19 km), Church of Christ (church, about 5 km), Palaypay Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Mount Talinis (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 30 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 14 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Datagon?

    Palaypay Falls, about 7 km by road; Kan-Untol Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Datagon?

    Salama Beach, about 16 km by road; Lovel Beach Cottage (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Datagon?

    Church of Christ, about 5 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Datagon?

    Start in Datagon, visit Church of Christ, then Lake Danao, then Lake Balinsasayao, then Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park, then Palaypay Falls, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Datagon?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Datagon

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