Davao Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lais

Lais is a town in Davao Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 2,298 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 13 beaches & coast, 1 churches, 1 waterfalls and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Matutum (79 km), Sarangani Bay (84 km) and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (89 km).

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Lais at a glance

Location
Davao Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,298
Coordinates
6.3328° N, 125.6464° E
Places within 50 km
20
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 Lais

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

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Maldives (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lais

30 churches within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lais

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Atnayan Falls (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lais

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Mount Tungco (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Lais

4 caves within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Olarte Cave (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lais

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lais. The closest is Jose Abad Santos (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lais

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lais
  2. 9 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Occidental
  3. 14 km Mount Tungco · viewpoint, Davao Occidental
  4. 27 km Mainapan Beach · beach, Davao Occidental
  5. 1 km Butak Beach · beach, Davao Occidental
  6. 4 km Maldives · beach, Davao Occidental
  7. 24 km Back to Lais

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How to reach Lais

    All places near Lais by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lais by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1359Maldives (24 km)
    Churches130Iglesia Ni Cristo (9 km)
    Waterfalls130Atnayan Falls (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints518Mount Tungco (9 km)
    Caves04Olarte Cave (67 km)
    Forts & heritage02Jose Abad Santos (58 km)
    Museums02B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (69 km)
    Other attractions02Durian Garden (85 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (89 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01MCGI Local of Digos (69 km)
    Parks01Polomolok Town Plaza (82 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Talicud (83 km)

    Lais: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lais?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km), Mount Tungco (viewpoint, about 9 km), Maldives (beach, about 24 km), Butak Beach (beach, about 28 km), Mainapan Beach (beach, about 28 km), Mount Basiawan (viewpoint, about 28 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 13 beaches & coast, 1 church, 1 waterfall, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lais?

    Maldives, about 24 km by road; Butak Beach (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lais?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 9 km by road; Assembly of God (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lais?

    Atnayan Falls, about 40 km by road; Balakayo Falls (64 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lais?

    Start in Lais, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Mount Tungco, then Mainapan Beach, then Butak Beach, then Maldives, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lais?

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

    Towns near Lais

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