Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Goa

Goa is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 20,936 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 churches, 17 waterfalls and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur (17 km), Lake Buhi (34 km) and Mount Asog (34 km).

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Goa, Philippines
Goa, Camarines Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goa at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 20,936
Coordinates
13.6978° N, 123.4892° E
Places within 50 km
94 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Goa

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

71 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Atulayan Island (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Goa

40 churches within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Goa, Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Caraycayon Brgy. Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Goa

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Gabao Falls (7 km); the best-known is Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Goa

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Gota Beach, Caramoan (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goa

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Antipolo (33 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~33 km
  • North Summit · viewpoint · Albay · ~41 km

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Forts & heritage near Goa

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goa. The closest is Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (38 km); the best-known is Jose Ma. Panganiban Monument (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Goa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goa
  2. 11 km Bolan-ogan Falls · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  3. 7 km Gabao Falls · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  4. 14 km Concosep Falls · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  5. 1 km Canibag Falls · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  6. 17 km Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur · waterfall, Camarines Sur
  7. 17 km Back to Goa

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How to reach Goa

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    Within 15 km of Goa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2771Atulayan Island (19 km)
    Churches2440Goa, Catholic Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1732Gabao Falls (7 km)
    Beaches & coast523Gota Beach, Caramoan (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints612Antipolo (33 km)
    Forts & heritage312Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (38 km)
    Museums68Museo de Isarog (1 km)
    Caves07Omang Cave (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Caramoan National Park (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Buhi (34 km)
    Parks23Plaza Quince Martires (42 km)
    Temples11Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (47 km)

    Goa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goa?

    Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur (waterfall, about 17 km), Gabao Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Concosep Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Canibag Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Bolan-ogan Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Caraycayon Brgy. Chapel (church, about 12 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 churches, 17 waterfalls, 5 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Goa?

    Atulayan Island, about 19 km by road; Aguirangan Island (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Goa?

    Goa, Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Perpetual Adoration Chapel (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Goa?

    Gabao Falls, about 7 km by road; Concosep Falls (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goa?

    Start in Goa, visit Bolan-ogan Falls, then Gabao Falls, then Concosep Falls, then Canibag Falls, then Slide And Shower Falls, Curry Pili, Cam. Sur, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goa?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Goa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Goa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Goa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.