Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lapaz

Lapaz is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 3,091 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 15 beaches & coast, 3 churches, 3 waterfalls and 9 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Capitancillo (17 km), Bantayan Island (45 km) and Guintacan Lighthouse (45 km).

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Lapaz at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 3,091
Coordinates
10.9887° N, 123.9797° E
Places within 50 km
38 (3 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 Lapaz

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Beaches & coast near Lapaz

51 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Fisherman Beach Port Area (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lapaz

39 churches within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lapaz

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Banghitawan Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lapaz

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Capitancillo (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Lapaz

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Old Train (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Lapaz

24 caves within 100 km of Lapaz. The closest is Sto. Niño Cave (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lapaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lapaz
  2. 8 km Banghitawan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  3. 14 km Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo · church, Cebu
  4. 1 km Old Train · heritage site, Cebu
  5. 16 km Capitancillo · river spot, Cebu
  6. 8 km Fisherman Beach Port Area · beach, Cebu
  7. 9 km Back to Lapaz

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How to reach Lapaz

    All places near Lapaz by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lapaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1551Fisherman Beach Port Area (9 km)
    Churches339Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (8 km)
    Waterfalls336Banghitawan Falls (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves935Capitancillo (17 km)
    Forts & heritage432Old Train (9 km)
    Caves224Sto. Niño Cave (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints017Mount Calvary (64 km)
    Museums011Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Laaw Lagoon (51 km)
    Other attractions14Sogod Lighthouse (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (38 km)
    Parks04Isabel Park (63 km)
    Temples04Temple of Leah (87 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chu Un Temple (95 km)

    Lapaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lapaz?

    Capitancillo (river spot, about 17 km), Banghitawan Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (church, about 8 km), Fisherman Beach Port Area (beach, about 9 km), Old Train (heritage site, about 9 km), Bogo Bay Lighthouse (beach, about 15 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 15 beaches & coast, 3 churches, 3 waterfalls, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lapaz?

    Fisherman Beach Port Area, about 9 km by road; Bogo Bay Lighthouse (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lapaz?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo, about 8 km by road; Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lapaz?

    Banghitawan Falls, about 8 km by road; Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lapaz?

    Start in Lapaz, visit Banghitawan Falls, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo, then Old Train, then Capitancillo, then Fisherman Beach Port Area, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lapaz?

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

    Towns near Lapaz

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