Southern Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ichon

Ichon is a town in Southern Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 3,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 churches, 24 beaches & coast and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Maasin Cathedral (10 km), Canigao Island (30 km) and Limasawa South Lighthouse (36 km).

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Ichon at a glance

Location
Southern Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,821
Coordinates
10.0950° N, 124.9017° E
Places within 50 km
90 (4 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 Ichon

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

67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Canigao Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Ichon

41 churches within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Santo Niño Chapel (1 km); the best-known is Maasin Cathedral (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ichon

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Sumayod Beach (1 km); the best-known is Molopolo Fish Sanctuary (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ichon

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Cagnitoan Waterfall & Guinsuhotan Cave (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Ichon

17 caves within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Cambaro Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ichon

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ichon. The closest is Oppus Ancestral House (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ichon

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 Ichon
  2. 1 km Amparo Church · church, Southern Leyte
  3. 6 km Molopolo Fish Sanctuary · sanctuary, Southern Leyte
  4. 2 km Cambaro Cave · cave, Southern Leyte
  5. 13 km Assumption in the Hills Parish Church · hill, Southern Leyte
  6. 3 km Maasin Cathedral · church, Southern Leyte
  7. 10 km Back to Ichon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ichon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1167Canigao Island (30 km)
    Churches2641Santo Niño Chapel (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2438Sumayod Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls1120Cagnitoan Waterfall & Guinsuhotan Cave (10 km)
    Caves217Cambaro Cave (6 km)
    Forts & heritage612Oppus Ancestral House (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Fatima Hill (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Lalaline Garden (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Hilongos Dam (47 km)
    Other attractions22Our Lady of the Assumption Statue (3 km)
    Parks11Banahaw Spring (3 km)
    Museums01Surigaonon Heritage Center (93 km)

    Ichon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ichon?

    Maasin Cathedral (church, about 10 km), Amparo Church (church, about 1 km), Cambaro Cave (cave, about 6 km), Molopolo Fish Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 7 km), Assumption in the Hills Parish Church (hill, about 7 km), BJ's Mountain View (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ichon?

    Canigao Island, about 30 km by road; Tilmobo Island (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ichon?

    Santo Niño Chapel, about 1 km by road; Amparo Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ichon?

    Sumayod Beach, about 1 km by road; San Joaquin, Macrohon Southern Leyte (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ichon?

    Start in Ichon, visit Amparo Church, then Molopolo Fish Sanctuary, then Cambaro Cave, then Assumption in the Hills Parish Church, then Maasin Cathedral, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ichon?

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

    Towns near Ichon

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