Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Javier

Javier is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 120 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Panaraga White Sand Beach (23 km), Enchanted River (37 km) and Lake Lumao (43 km).

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Javier at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,276
Coordinates
8.4889° N, 126.0850° E
Places within 50 km
212 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Javier

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Churches near Javier

128 churches within 100 km of Javier. The closest is Completas Sr. San Vicente Ferrer Patron (6 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Javier

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Javier. The closest is Yongson Beach (9 km); the best-known is Panaraga White Sand Beach (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Javier

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Javier. The closest is Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Javier

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Javier. The closest is AGSURSUR Highlands View Sea Clouds (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Javier

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Javier. The closest is Sua Islet (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Javier

8 parks within 100 km of Javier. The closest is Rotonda (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Javier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Javier
  2. 10 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Agusan del Sur
  3. 15 km Pagbutuanan Cave · cave, Surigao del Sur
  4. 1 km Pamutuanan Cave · cave, Surigao del Sur
  5. 17 km Panaraga White Sand Beach · beach, Surigao del Sur
  6. 16 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  7. 8 km Back to Javier

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How to reach Javier

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    Within 15 km of Javier

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Javier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches120128Completas Sr. San Vicente Ferrer Patron (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2425Yongson Beach (9 km)
    Waterfalls621Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur (16 km)
    Other attractions1717Bogac Cold Spring (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints816AGSURSUR Highlands View Sea Clouds (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1214Sua Islet (16 km)
    Parks78Rotonda (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Beto Lagoon (8 km)
    Caves44Pagbutuanan Cave (11 km)
    Forts & heritage24Pearson Memorial (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Libuacan Spring (20 km)
    Museums12Sugwak Tu Agusan Provincial Museum (21 km)
    Temples11Harvest Time Temple (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Khalifah SMPN 2 Kota Bengkulu (38 km)

    Javier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Javier?

    Panaraga White Sand Beach (beach, about 23 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 8 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 10 km), Pagbutuanan Cave (cave, about 11 km), Pamutuanan Cave (cave, about 11 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 12 km).

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

    212 places on Spotwander: 120 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 17 other attractions, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Javier?

    Completas Sr. San Vicente Ferrer Patron, about 6 km by road; House of Prayer Assemblies of God (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Javier?

    Yongson Beach, about 9 km by road; Victoria's Seaweed Farm (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Javier?

    Bega Falls, Agusan Del Sur, about 16 km by road; Bao-Bao Falls (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Javier?

    Start in Javier, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Pagbutuanan Cave, then Pamutuanan Cave, then Panaraga White Sand Beach, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Javier?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

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