Iloilo district, Philippines

Places to visit near Duran

Duran is a town in Iloilo district, Philippines, home to about 3,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 10 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Saint Jerome (27 km), Bulabog Putian National Park (33 km) and Lapuz Lapuz Cave (34 km).

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Duran at a glance

Location
Iloilo district, Philippines
Population
about 3,097
Coordinates
11.2618° N, 122.5917° E
Places within 50 km
86 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Duran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Duran: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duran

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Mount Panginraon (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Duran

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Mausoleum (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Duran

38 churches within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Bingawan Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Duran

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Panay (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Duran

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Igsi Falls, Brgy. Garangan, Calinog, Iloilo (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Duran

15 caves within 100 km of Duran. The closest is Bita-ogan Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Duran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duran
  2. 7 km Marugo Dam · dam, Capiz
  3. 8 km Bingawan Baptist Church · church, Iloilo
  4. 24 km Saint Jerome · church, Iloilo
  5. 8 km Bulabog Putian National Park · national park, Iloilo
  6. 34 km Mount Panginraon · viewpoint, Capiz
  7. 4 km Back to Duran

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How to reach Duran

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4094Mount Panginraon (4 km)
    Forts & heritage548Mausoleum (28 km)
    Churches1238Bingawan Baptist Church (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1031Panay (17 km)
    Waterfalls424Igsi Falls, Brgy. Garangan, Calinog, Iloilo (20 km)
    Caves1015Bita-ogan Cave (13 km)
    Parks08Dumangas Plaza (63 km)
    Museums08Brandy Museum by Emperador (76 km)
    Other attractions15Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue (44 km)
    Beaches & coast14Gugma Beach (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Marugo Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Bulabog Putian National Park (33 km)
    Temples01Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (77 km)
    Treks01Iloilo River Esplanade Route (78 km)
    Buddhist sites01Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (97 km)

    Duran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duran?

    Mount Panginraon (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bingawan Baptist Church (church, about 5 km), Saint Jerome (church, about 27 km), Marugo Dam (dam, about 7 km), Bulabog Putian National Park (national park, about 33 km), Bita-ogan Cave (cave, about 13 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Duran?

    Mount Panginraon, about 4 km by road; Mount Palauan (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Duran?

    Mausoleum, about 28 km by road; General Adriano Dayot Hernandez Monument (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Duran?

    Bingawan Baptist Church, about 5 km by road; Saint Jerome (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duran?

    Start in Duran, visit Marugo Dam, then Bingawan Baptist Church, then Saint Jerome, then Bulabog Putian National Park, then Mount Panginraon, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duran?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Duran

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