Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Doos

Doos is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,744 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 beaches & coast, 12 churches and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Canigao Island (30 km), Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (36 km) and Mount Pangasugan (43 km).

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Doos at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,744
Coordinates
10.4653° N, 124.7294° E
Places within 50 km
57 (6 must-see)
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 Doos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Doos: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Doos

47 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Himokilan Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Doos

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Canigao Beach (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Doos

30 churches within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Hilongos Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Doos

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Doos

17 caves within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Doos

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Doos. The closest is Canigao (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Doos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Doos
  2. 1 km Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys · cave, Leyte
  3. 9 km Hilongos Dam · dam, Leyte
  4. 23 km Canigao Island · island, Leyte
  5. 25 km Cagnituan Caves · cave, Leyte
  6. 13 km Himokilan Island · island, Leyte
  7. 8 km Back to Doos

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How to reach Doos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Doos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1447Himokilan Island (8 km)
    Beaches & coast438Canigao Beach (30 km)
    Churches1230Hilongos Church (13 km)
    Waterfalls1122Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte (13 km)
    Caves617Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys (1 km)
    Forts & heritage513Canigao (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Mount Pangasugan (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Hilongos Dam (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape (11 km)
    Parks01Isabel Park (76 km)

    Doos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Doos?

    Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys (cave, about 1 km), Cagnituan Caves (cave, about 5 km), Himokilan Island (island, about 8 km), Canigao Island (island, about 30 km), Hilongos Dam (dam, about 10 km), Mahaba Island (island, about 11 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 11 waterfalls, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Doos?

    Himokilan Island, about 8 km by road; Mahaba Island (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Doos?

    Canigao Beach, about 30 km by road; Divisoria Beachfront (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Doos?

    Hilongos Church, about 13 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Doos?

    Start in Doos, visit Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys, then Hilongos Dam, then Canigao Island, then Cagnituan Caves, then Himokilan Island, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Doos?

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

    Towns near Doos

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