Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Isabel

Isabel is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 8,597 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 10 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Isabel Park (1 km), Poro Island (36 km) and Lake Danao Park (38 km).

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Isabel, Philippines
Isabel, Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Isabel at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 8,597
Coordinates
10.9267° N, 124.4340° E
Places within 50 km
49 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Isabel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Isabel: 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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Beaches & coast near Isabel

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is Bawok-bawok Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Isabel

36 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is Ponson Island (25 km); the best-known is Poro Island (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Isabel

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is Apale Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Isabel

29 churches within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is Holy Child Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Isabel

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (26 km); the best-known is Abunug (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Isabel

17 caves within 100 km of Isabel. The closest is Monterico Cave (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Isabel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Isabel
  2. 1 km Isabel Park · park, Leyte
  3. 1 km Holy Child Parish Church · church, Leyte
  4. 35 km Poro Island · island, Cebu
  5. 29 km Apale Falls · waterfall, Leyte
  6. 15 km Bawok-bawok Beach · beach, Leyte
  7. 17 km Back to Isabel

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How to reach Isabel

    All places near Isabel by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Isabel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1048Bawok-bawok Beach (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves636Ponson Island (25 km)
    Waterfalls633Apale Falls (10 km)
    Churches829Holy Child Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints422San Isidro Labrador (26 km)
    Caves917Monterico Cave (31 km)
    Forts & heritage316Puente de la Reina (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Danao Park (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape (65 km)
    Parks12Isabel Park (1 km)
    Other attractions02Sogod Lighthouse (64 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (88 km)

    Isabel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Isabel?

    Isabel Park (park, about 1 km), Holy Child Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Apale Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Poro Island (island, about 36 km), Bawok-bawok Beach (beach, about 17 km), Lake Danao Park (lake, about 38 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 10 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls, 8 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Isabel?

    Bawok-bawok Beach, about 17 km by road; Pilar Lighthouse (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Isabel?

    Ponson Island, about 25 km by road; Tulang Island (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Isabel?

    Apale Falls, about 10 km by road; Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Isabel?

    Start in Isabel, visit Isabel Park, then Holy Child Parish Church, then Poro Island, then Apale Falls, then Bawok-bawok Beach, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Isabel?

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

    Towns near Isabel

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