Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Isabela

Isabela is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 15,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 0 forts & heritage, 16 waterfalls, 11 churches and 2 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Negros (26 km), Kanlaon (35 km) and Kabankalan Cathedral (38 km).

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Isabela, Philippines
Isabela, Negros Occidental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Isabela at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 15,897
Coordinates
10.2048° N, 122.9888° E
Places within 50 km
42 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Isabela

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Isabela: 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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Forts & heritage near Isabela

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is Pulupandan Municipal Hall (51 km); the best-known is The Ruins (70 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Isabela

47 waterfalls within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is Santol Waterfall (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Isabela

37 churches within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is La Carlota Church (32 km); the best-known is Kabankalan Cathedral (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Isabela

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is Negros (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Isabela

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is Pantao Hill (19 km); the best-known is Kanlaon (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Isabela

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Isabela. The closest is Inampulungan Island (52 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Isabela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 155 km on the road.

  1. Start in Isabela
  2. 35 km Kanlaon · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  3. 30 km Lima-lima Falls · waterfall, Negros Occidental
  4. 13 km Santol Waterfall · waterfall, Negros Occidental
  5. 17 km Negros · beach, Negros Occidental
  6. 22 km Kabankalan Cathedral · church, Negros Occidental
  7. 38 km Back to Isabela

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From travellers near Isabela

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How to reach Isabela

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Isabela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage055Pulupandan Municipal Hall (51 km)
    Waterfalls1647Santol Waterfall (12 km)
    Churches1137La Carlota Church (32 km)
    Beaches & coast231Negros (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints831Pantao Hill (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves023Inampulungan Island (52 km)
    Museums113House of Mugs (49 km)
    Caves29Baras Cave, Guimaras (33 km)
    Parks07Panaad Park and Stadium (58 km)
    Other attractions04Celso Ledesma House (89 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Guintubdan Spring (34 km)
    Buddhist sites13Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Bacolod Bsc (64 km)
    Treks01Iloilo River Esplanade Route (91 km)
    Temples01Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (93 km)

    Isabela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Isabela?

    Negros (beach, about 26 km), Santol Waterfall (waterfall, about 12 km), Lima-lima Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Kanlaon (viewpoint, about 35 km), Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 38 km), Pantao Hill (hill, about 19 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 16 waterfalls, 11 churches, 2 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Isabela?

    Pulupandan Municipal Hall, about 51 km by road; Tan Juan Monument (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Isabela?

    Santol Waterfall, about 12 km by road; Lima-lima Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Isabela?

    La Carlota Church, about 32 km by road; Fundamental Baptist Church (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Isabela?

    Start in Isabela, visit Kanlaon, then Lima-lima Falls, then Santol Waterfall, then Negros, then Kabankalan Cathedral, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Isabela?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Isabela

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