Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lao

Lao is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,154 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 6 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Abunug (19 km), Lake Danao Natural Park (20 km) and Isabel Park (21 km).

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Lao at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,154
Coordinates
11.0181° N, 124.5597° E
Places within 50 km
43 (7 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 Lao

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

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lao. The closest is Bawok-bawok Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lao

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Lao. The closest is Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lao

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lao. The closest is Ponson Island (34 km); the best-known is Leyte (44 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Lao

27 churches within 100 km of Lao. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lao

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lao. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (8 km); the best-known is Abunug (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Lao

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

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A one-day trip from Lao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lao
  2. 21 km Isabel Park · park, Leyte
  3. 22 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Leyte
  4. 4 km Fatima Church · church, Leyte
  5. 13 km Abunug · viewpoint, Leyte
  6. 5 km Lake Danao Natural Park · lake, Leyte
  7. 20 km Back to Lao

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How to reach Lao

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast641Bawok-bawok Beach (8 km)
    Waterfalls735Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves434Ponson Island (34 km)
    Churches1127Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints524San Isidro Labrador (8 km)
    Caves318Monterico Cave (17 km)
    Forts & heritage514Puente de la Reina (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Danao Natural Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape (71 km)
    Parks12Isabel Park (21 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (68 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (67 km)
    Other attractions01Sogod Lighthouse (84 km)

    Lao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lao?

    Abunug (viewpoint, about 19 km), Lake Danao Natural Park (lake, about 20 km), Isabel Park (park, about 21 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 2 km), Fatima Church (church, about 6 km), Family (church, about 6 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 6 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lao?

    Bawok-bawok Beach, about 8 km by road; San Rafael Beach (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lao?

    Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte, about 6 km by road; Manban Falls (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lao?

    Ponson Island, about 34 km by road; Leyte (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lao?

    Start in Lao, visit Isabel Park, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Fatima Church, then Abunug, then Lake Danao Natural Park, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lao?

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

    Towns near Lao

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lao’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.