Lanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lapining

Lapining is a town in Lanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 77 churches, 5 waterfalls, 16 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Panguil Bay (16 km), Pulacan Falls (25 km) and Bukagan Bell Tower (35 km).

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Lapining at a glance

Location
Lanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,473
Coordinates
7.9227° N, 123.6883° E
Places within 50 km
129 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lapining

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Churches near Lapining

84 churches within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is Seventh Day Adventist Church (2 km); the best-known is Christ the King Catholic Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lapining

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (12 km); the best-known is Pulacan Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Lapining

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is SamuelPacita Beach (11 km); the best-known is Panguil Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lapining

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is Mount Turong-Turong (12 km); the best-known is Bukagan Bell Tower (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lapining

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is Sumalig Islet (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lapining

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lapining. The closest is La Libertad Lake Adventure (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lapining

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lapining
  2. 13 km Cathedral Falls Waterworld · waterfall, Lanao del Norte
  3. 4 km Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte · waterfall, Lanao del Norte
  4. 4 km Christ the King Catholic Church · church, Lanao del Norte
  5. 15 km Panguil Bay · beach, Misamis Occidental
  6. 38 km Pulacan Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 25 km Back to Lapining

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lapining by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7784Seventh Day Adventist Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls540Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1624SamuelPacita Beach (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1022Mount Turong-Turong (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves214Sumalig Islet (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28La Libertad Lake Adventure (7 km)
    Other attractions57Globe Tower (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Braders Garden (18 km)
    Forts & heritage46Jose Rizal Monument (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46Dangola-an Mosque (14 km)
    Museums13Museo (37 km)
    Parks12Plaza Luz (37 km)
    Caves02Mighty Cave (88 km)

    Lapining: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lapining?

    Panguil Bay (beach, about 16 km), Pulacan Falls (waterfall, about 25 km), Christ the King Catholic Church (church, about 12 km), Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (waterfall, about 12 km), Cathedral Falls Waterworld (waterfall, about 13 km), Bukagan Bell Tower (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 5 waterfalls, 16 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Lapining?

    Seventh Day Adventist Church, about 2 km by road; United Church of Christ in Philippines Donggo-an Kapatagan Lanao del Norte (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lapining?

    Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte, about 12 km by road; Cathedral Falls Waterworld (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lapining?

    SamuelPacita Beach, about 11 km by road; Pigkalawag Sultan Naga Dimaporo (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lapining?

    Start in Lapining, visit Cathedral Falls Waterworld, then Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte, then Christ the King Catholic Church, then Panguil Bay, then Pulacan Falls, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lapining?

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

    Towns near Lapining

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