Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Laparay

Laparay is a town in Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines, home to about 2,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 26 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dumanquilas Falls (34 km), Mount Imbing (70 km) and Lake Dasay (70 km).

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Laparay at a glance

Location
Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines
Population
about 2,140
Coordinates
7.4036° N, 122.8172° E
Places within 50 km
74 (1 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 churches

Top places to visit near Laparay

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Churches near Laparay

108 churches within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laparay

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is Labatan Hill (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Laparay

47 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is Lipari Island (5 km); the best-known is Olutanga Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Laparay

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is Dao Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Laparay

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is Dumanquilas Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Laparay

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Laparay. The closest is Tandiong Muslim (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Laparay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laparay
  2. 10 km Olutanga Island · island, Zamboanga Sibugay
  3. 17 km Litayon Island · island, Zamboanga Sibugay
  4. 15 km Dumanquilas Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  5. 10 km Malangas Bay · beach, Zamboanga Sibugay
  6. 15 km Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  7. 36 km Back to Laparay

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From travellers near Laparay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laparay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches26108San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1151Labatan Hill (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2547Lipari Island (5 km)
    Beaches & coast722Dao Beach (3 km)
    Waterfalls26Dumanquilas Falls (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Tandiong Muslim (26 km)
    Parks23WMSU Malangas Park (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Dasay (70 km)
    Other attractions02Dr. Jose P. Rizal (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Buug Natural Biotic Area (60 km)
    Forts & heritage01Ipil Rotunda Obelisk (61 km)
    Caves01Jauculan CAVE (85 km)

    Laparay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laparay?

    Olutanga Island (island, about 10 km), Dumanquilas Falls (waterfall, about 34 km), Litayon Island (island, about 22 km), San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (church, about 3 km), Dao Beach (beach, about 3 km), Lipari Island (island, about 5 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Laparay?

    San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church, about 3 km by road; Bateria (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laparay?

    Labatan Hill, about 16 km by road; Mount Sibuguey (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Laparay?

    Lipari Island, about 5 km by road; Talatala Island (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laparay?

    Start in Laparay, visit Olutanga Island, then Litayon Island, then Dumanquilas Falls, then Malangas Bay, then Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laparay?

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

    Towns near Laparay

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