Davao Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lapuan

Lapuan is a town in Davao Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 3,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (77 km), Mount Matutum (91 km) and Tinaca Point (97 km).

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Lapuan at a glance

Location
Davao Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,825
Coordinates
6.1444° N, 125.7008° E
Places within 50 km
80
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lapuan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lapuan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lapuan

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Mount Kimpis (1 km); the best-known is Joyce Paradise (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lapuan

59 churches within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Pentecostals of Calian Compound (5 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lapuan

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Calian, White Sand Beach (4 km); the best-known is Lawayon Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lapuan

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Atnayan Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lapuan

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Owangon Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lapuan

3 parks within 100 km of Lapuan. The closest is Malita Municipal Plaza (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lapuan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lapuan
  2. 18 km Lawayon Beach · beach, Davao Occidental
  3. 8 km Joyce Paradise · viewpoint, Davao Occidental
  4. 8 km Jose Abad Santos · heritage site, Davao Occidental
  5. 59 km Mount Tungco · viewpoint, Davao Occidental
  6. 14 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Occidental
  7. 19 km Back to Lapuan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lapuan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5071Mount Kimpis (1 km)
    Churches1759Pentecostals of Calian Compound (5 km)
    Beaches & coast650Calian, White Sand Beach (4 km)
    Waterfalls19Atnayan Falls (35 km)
    Other attractions28Globe 4G Tower (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Owangon Lake (3 km)
    Parks13Malita Municipal Plaza (40 km)
    Forts & heritage12Jose Abad Santos (33 km)
    Museums02General Paulino Santos Museum (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Shaykh Ismael Yahya Masjid (39 km)
    Caves01Olarte Cave (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (100 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (89 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Olanivan Island (93 km)

    Lapuan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lapuan?

    Lawayon Beach (beach, about 18 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 19 km), Joyce Paradise (viewpoint, about 26 km), Mount Kimpis (viewpoint, about 1 km), Owangon Lake (lake, about 3 km), Mount Salungcatan (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 1 waterfall, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lapuan?

    Mount Kimpis, about 1 km by road; Mount Salungcatan (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lapuan?

    Pentecostals of Calian Compound, about 5 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lapuan?

    Calian, White Sand Beach, about 4 km by road; Lawayon Beach (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lapuan?

    Start in Lapuan, visit Lawayon Beach, then Joyce Paradise, then Jose Abad Santos, then Mount Tungco, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lapuan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lapuan

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