Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Davan

Davan is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 4,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 15 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pujada Bay (15 km), Mount Hamiguitan (25 km) and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km).

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Davan at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 4,048
Coordinates
6.9149° N, 126.1532° E
Places within 50 km
60 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Davan

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

63 churches within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Nuestra Señora De La Guia Parish (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Davan

55 beaches & coast within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Balete Bay (3 km); the best-known is Pujada Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Davan

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Aliwagwag Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Davan

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Mati Protected Landscape (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Davan

8 caves within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Kawa Kawa Cave (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Davan

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Davan. The closest is Jose Rizal (10 km); the best-known is Mary's Wood (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Davan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Davan
  2. 8 km Mati Protected Landscape · nature spot, Davao Oriental
  3. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Oriental
  4. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Oriental
  5. 13 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  6. 18 km Mount Hamiguitan · viewpoint, Davao Oriental
  7. 25 km Back to Davan

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    Within 15 km of Davan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Davan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1563Nuestra Señora De La Guia Parish (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2155Balete Bay (3 km)
    Waterfalls731Aliwagwag Falls (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Mati Protected Landscape (8 km)
    Caves18Kawa Kawa Cave (19 km)
    Forts & heritage38Jose Rizal (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Sleeping Dinosaur Viewpoint (3 km)
    Museums25Subangan (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Waniban (20 km)
    Other attractions23Sleeping Dinosaur Jump-Off (3 km)
    Buddhist sites03Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (78 km)
    Parks12Baywalk (10 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (77 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Leonard (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (76 km)

    Davan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Davan?

    Pujada Bay (beach, about 15 km), Mount Hamiguitan (viewpoint, about 25 km), Mati Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 8 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 11 km), Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 32 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Davan?

    Nuestra Señora De La Guia Parish, about 2 km by road; Iba Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Davan?

    Balete Bay, about 3 km by road; Libtong Beach (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Davan?

    Aliwagwag Falls, about 19 km by road; Pangyan Falls (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Davan?

    Start in Davan, visit Mati Protected Landscape, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Pujada Bay, then Mount Hamiguitan, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Davan?

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

    Towns near Davan

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