Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lapi

Lapi is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 2,849 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 132 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Minori Cave (9 km), Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (26 km) and San Pablo Church (40 km).

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Lapi at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,849
Coordinates
17.7160° N, 121.8978° E
Places within 50 km
200 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lapi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lapi: 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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Churches near Lapi

140 churches within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is United Methodist Church (3 km); the best-known is Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lapi

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is Jungle Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lapi

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lapi

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is Sta.Ana Cagayan (33 km); the best-known is Digdig Beach (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Lapi

9 caves within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is Minori Cave (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lapi

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Lapi. The closest is Lapi Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lapi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lapi
  2. 1 km Lapi Falls · waterfall, Cagayan
  3. 27 km Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan
  4. 17 km Callao Cave · cave, Cagayan
  5. 2 km Minori Cave · cave, Cagayan
  6. 8 km Jungle Mountain · viewpoint, Cagayan
  7. 14 km Back to Lapi

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    Within 15 km of Lapi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lapi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches132140United Methodist Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1434Jungle Mountain (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (24 km)
    Other attractions1010Bugatay Kh (18 km)
    Beaches & coast410Sta.Ana Cagayan (33 km)
    Caves59Minori Cave (9 km)
    Waterfalls58Lapi Falls (1 km)
    Forts & heritage88De Leon Compound (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Peñablanca-Callao, Cagayan (11 km)
    Museums55National Museum of the Philippines (11 km)
    Parks55CSU Athena Park (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Lafu (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (92 km)

    Lapi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lapi?

    Minori Cave (cave, about 9 km), Lapi Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 26 km), Callao Cave (cave, about 10 km), Jungle Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Dabbay Falls (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 132 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 other attractions, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Lapi?

    United Methodist Church, about 3 km by road; Iglesia Filipina Independiente-St. Mary Mission of Quibal (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lapi?

    Jungle Mountain, about 14 km by road; Negrito Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lapi?

    Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape, about 24 km by road; Rotary District 3770 Citadel (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lapi?

    Start in Lapi, visit Lapi Falls, then Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, then Callao Cave, then Minori Cave, then Jungle Mountain, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lapi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lapi

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