Eastern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Guiuan

Guiuan is a town in Eastern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 11,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 78 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Guiuan Church (1 km), Calicoan Island (11 km) and Suluan Island (49 km).

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Guiuan, Philippines
Guiuan, Eastern Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guiuan at a glance

Location
Eastern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 11,041
Coordinates
11.0309° N, 125.7234° E
Places within 50 km
161 (3 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 Guiuan

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

107 churches within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Guiuan Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Guiuan

48 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Taroktok Islet (3 km); the best-known is Calicoan Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Guiuan

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Sapao Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Guiuan

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (1 km); the best-known is United Nations Evacuation Center: Tubabao, Guiuan, Silangang Samar (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Guiuan

7 parks within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Guiuan Town Plaza (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guiuan

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guiuan. The closest is Guinduyanan (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Guiuan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guiuan
  2. 1 km Guiuan Church · church, Eastern Samar
  3. 1 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Eastern Samar
  4. 3 km Cagdara-o Church · church, Eastern Samar
  5. 4 km Tenatoulan Island · island, Eastern Samar
  6. 15 km Calicoan Island · island, Eastern Samar
  7. 11 km Back to Guiuan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guiuan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78107Guiuan Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3448Taroktok Islet (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2036Sapao Beach (5 km)
    Forts & heritage915Jose Rizal Monument (1 km)
    Other attractions1113Globe Cell Site (1 km)
    Parks37Guiuan Town Plaza (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Guinduyanan (46 km)
    Caves25Linao Cave (18 km)
    Waterfalls04Pangi Falls (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Guiuan Protected Landscape and Seascape (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Brgy. Maslog Lawaan Eastern Samar (55 km)
    Museums01Friendship Hall (83 km)

    Guiuan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guiuan?

    Guiuan Church (church, about 1 km), Calicoan Island (island, about 11 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Cagdara-o Church (church, about 3 km), Tenatoulan Island (island, about 4 km), United Nations Evacuation Center: Tubabao, Guiuan, Silangang Samar (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast, 9 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Guiuan?

    Guiuan Church, about 1 km by road; Bua-Bua Church Salcedo Eastern Samar (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Guiuan?

    Taroktok Islet, about 3 km by road; Tenatoulan Island (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Guiuan?

    Sapao Beach, about 5 km by road; Pacific Ridge & Reef Retreat (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guiuan?

    Start in Guiuan, visit Guiuan Church, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Cagdara-o Church, then Tenatoulan Island, then Calicoan Island, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guiuan?

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

    Towns near Guiuan

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