Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Leon Postigo

Leon Postigo is a town in Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,771 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 64 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Pinukis (48 km), Lake Wood (54 km) and Sungkilaw Falls (67 km).

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Leon Postigo at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,771
Coordinates
8.1551° N, 122.9311° E
Places within 50 km
114 (1 must-see)
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 Leon Postigo

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Churches near Leon Postigo

127 churches within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is San Vicente Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Faithway Baptist Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leon Postigo

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is Rainforest Bayog (45 km); the best-known is Mount Pinukis (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Leon Postigo

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is Mainit Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Leon Postigo

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is Dinasan Waterfalls 1 (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Leon Postigo

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is Shrine of Padre Francesco Palliola, SJ (41 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal's Farm (70 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Leon Postigo

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Leon Postigo. The closest is Lumayag Rock (48 km); the best-known is Murcielagos Island (67 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Leon Postigo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 166 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leon Postigo
  2. 17 km Faithway Baptist Church · church, Zamboanga del Norte
  3. 17 km Dinasan Waterfalls 1 · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  4. 2 km Gampangan Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  5. 56 km Mount Pinukis · viewpoint, Zamboanga del Sur
  6. 20 km Lake Wood · lake, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 54 km Back to Leon Postigo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leon Postigo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64127San Vicente Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1028Rainforest Bayog (45 km)
    Beaches & coast2027Mainit Beach (3 km)
    Waterfalls415Dinasan Waterfalls 1 (34 km)
    Forts & heritage215Shrine of Padre Francesco Palliola, SJ (41 km)
    Other attractions513Jose Rizal (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves19Lumayag Rock (48 km)
    Parks28Bacungan Town Plaza (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27The Nur Forest Preserve (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Supon Dam (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Caracol Mosque (23 km)
    Museums04Casa Bernedo (82 km)
    Caves11Jauculan CAVE (41 km)
    Buddhist sites01RVM Convent (58 km)

    Leon Postigo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leon Postigo?

    Faithway Baptist Church (church, about 17 km), San Vicente Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish of Bacungan (church, about 1 km), Bacungan Town Plaza (park, about 1 km), Jose Rizal (attraction, about 1 km), Leon Bayot Postigo (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leon Postigo?

    114 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Leon Postigo?

    San Vicente Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish of Bacungan (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leon Postigo?

    Rainforest Bayog, about 45 km by road; Pokaba Ridge (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Leon Postigo?

    Mainit Beach, about 3 km by road; Sta. Cruz (baybay) (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leon Postigo?

    Start in Leon Postigo, visit Faithway Baptist Church, then Dinasan Waterfalls 1, then Gampangan Falls, then Mount Pinukis, then Lake Wood, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leon Postigo?

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

    Towns near Leon Postigo

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