Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Hamoraon

Hamoraon is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 3,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 19 beaches & coast and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave (54 km), Bugui Point Lighthouse (67 km) and Capul Island (88 km).

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Hamoraon at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 3,089
Coordinates
12.2256° N, 123.5515° E
Places within 50 km
134
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 Hamoraon

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hamoraon

78 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Masbate (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Hamoraon

56 churches within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Locale of Jamorawon (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hamoraon

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Calasuche Lighthouse (3 km); the best-known is Star Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hamoraon

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Mount Uac (13 km); the best-known is Mayong Payong Viewpoint (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Hamoraon

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Holjogan Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Hamoraon

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamoraon. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (22 km); the best-known is Kalanay Cave (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hamoraon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamoraon
  2. 16 km Naguran Island · island, Masbate
  3. 18 km Masbate · river spot, Masbate
  4. 21 km Holjogan Falls · waterfall, Masbate
  5. 2 km Mayong Payong Viewpoint · viewpoint, Masbate
  6. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm · church, Masbate
  7. 20 km Back to Hamoraon

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    Within 15 km of Hamoraon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamoraon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2878Masbate (12 km)
    Churches5356Locale of Jamorawon (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1929Calasuche Lighthouse (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1516Mount Uac (13 km)
    Waterfalls39Holjogan Falls (16 km)
    Forts & heritage25Jose Rizal Monument (22 km)
    Other attractions45Buntod Adventure (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buntod Marine Sanctuary (24 km)
    Parks33Bunan Park (21 km)
    Caves03Kalanay Cave (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Calero (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (21 km)
    Temples11Apostolic Temple of Worship, Inc (31 km)

    Hamoraon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamoraon?

    Masbate (river spot, about 12 km), Naguran Island (island, about 16 km), Holjogan Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Mayong Payong Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 18 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (church, about 20 km), Masbate Lighthouse (church, about 23 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hamoraon?

    Masbate, about 12 km by road; Naguran Island (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hamoraon?

    Locale of Jamorawon, about 1 km by road; Milagros Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Hamoraon?

    Calasuche Lighthouse, about 3 km by road; Hard Rock Bato Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamoraon?

    Start in Hamoraon, visit Naguran Island, then Masbate, then Holjogan Falls, then Mayong Payong Viewpoint, then Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamoraon?

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

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