Sulu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Jolo

Jolo is a city in Sulu district, Philippines, home to about 101,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tulay Mosque (1 km), Bud Dajo (9 km) and Seit Lake Hill (29 km).

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Jolo, Philippines
Jolo, Sulu district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jolo at a glance

Location
Sulu district, Philippines
Population
about 101,002
Coordinates
6.0522° N, 121.0022° E
Places within 50 km
165 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Jolo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jolo: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jolo

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Bu-Datu Hill (4 km); the best-known is Bud Dajo (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Jolo

80 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Marungas Island (10 km); the best-known is Jolo Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Jolo

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Hussin Amin Worship Center (1 km); the best-known is Tulay Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Jolo

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Jolo Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jolo

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Timpuok Lake (25 km); the best-known is Seit Lake Hill (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Jolo

6 churches within 100 km of Jolo. The closest is Jolo Alliance Evangelical Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jolo
  2. 1 km Tulay Mosque · mosque, Sulu
  3. 1 km Jolo Lighthouse · beach, Sulu
  4. 2 km Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram · heritage site, Sulu
  5. 2 km Labanan Sa Bud Dajo · heritage site, Sulu
  6. 8 km Bud Dajo · viewpoint, Sulu
  7. 9 km Back to Jolo

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    Within 15 km of Jolo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints87120Bu-Datu Hill (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3280Marungas Island (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1517Hussin Amin Worship Center (1 km)
    Beaches & coast710Jolo Lighthouse (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Timpuok Lake (25 km)
    Churches56Jolo Alliance Evangelical Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage44Rizal Monument (1 km)
    Parks44Plaza Rizal (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Mount Dajo National Park (9 km)
    Other attractions22Lion Statue (2 km)
    Waterfalls11Tambuang Falls (12 km)
    Museums11National Museum of the Philippines (2 km)

    Jolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jolo?

    Tulay Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Bud Dajo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jolo Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km), Labanan Sa Bud Dajo (heritage site, about 2 km), Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram (heritage site, about 2 km), Mount Patikul (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs, 7 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jolo?

    Bu-Datu Hill, about 4 km by road; Mount Awak (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Jolo?

    Marungas Island, about 10 km by road; Pangasinan Island (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Jolo?

    Hussin Amin Worship Center, about 1 km by road; Masjid Al-Baladiyyah (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jolo?

    Start in Jolo, visit Tulay Mosque, then Jolo Lighthouse, then Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram, then Labanan Sa Bud Dajo, then Bud Dajo, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jolo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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