Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dodan

Dodan is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 3,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 146 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (9 km), Minori Cave (12 km) and San Pablo Church (27 km).

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Dodan at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,002
Coordinates
17.6411° N, 121.7945° E
Places within 50 km
211 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Dodan

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Churches near Dodan

156 churches within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is Jesus Is Lord Church Peñablanca (2 km); the best-known is Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dodan

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is Alimanao Hills, Tuguegarao (8 km); the best-known is Jungle Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Dodan

9 caves within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is Callao Cave (10 km); the best-known is Minori Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dodan

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is Rotary District 3770 Citadel (10 km); the best-known is Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dodan

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is De Leon Compound (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dodan

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Dodan. The closest is Dabbay Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Dodan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dodan
  2. 12 km Minori Cave · cave, Cagayan
  3. 16 km Divine Mercy Parish · church, Cagayan
  4. 4 km Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan
  5. 1 km Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center · museum, Cagayan
  6. 24 km San Pablo Church · church, Isabela
  7. 27 km Back to Dodan

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How to reach Dodan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dodan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches146156Jesus Is Lord Church Peñablanca (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1225Alimanao Hills, Tuguegarao (8 km)
    Other attractions1111Bugatay Kh (5 km)
    Caves49Callao Cave (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Rotary District 3770 Citadel (10 km)
    Forts & heritage99De Leon Compound (9 km)
    Waterfalls48Dabbay Falls (12 km)
    Beaches & coast38Bantay (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Basaw Lake (8 km)
    Parks66Rizal Park (9 km)
    Museums55Cagayan Provincial Museum (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Lafu (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (82 km)

    Dodan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dodan?

    Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Minori Cave (cave, about 12 km), San Pablo Church (church, about 27 km), Divine Mercy Parish (church, about 7 km), Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (museum, about 9 km), Callao Cave (cave, about 10 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 146 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 4 caves, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Dodan?

    Jesus Is Lord Church Peñablanca, about 2 km by road; St. Joseph of the Spouse of Mary (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dodan?

    Alimanao Hills, Tuguegarao, about 8 km by road; Jungle Mountain (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Dodan?

    Callao Cave, about 10 km by road; Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dodan?

    Start in Dodan, visit Minori Cave, then Divine Mercy Parish, then Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, then Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center, then San Pablo Church, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dodan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

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