Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Libas

Libas is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 beaches & coast, 25 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Siargao (12 km), Bucas Grande (32 km) and Dinagat (66 km).

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Libas at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,373
Coordinates
9.8833° N, 125.9833° E
Places within 50 km
193 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Libas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Libas: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Libas

104 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Taytay Island (2 km); the best-known is Dahican (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Libas

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Siargao (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Libas

29 churches within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Association of the Children of Mary Immaculate (2 km); the best-known is Del Carmen Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Libas

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Campayas Vanishing Island (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Libas

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Secret Waterfall (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Libas

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Libas. The closest is Poneas Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Libas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Libas
  2. 3 km Del Carmen Church · church, Surigao del Norte
  3. 1 km Simbahan Ng del Carmen · heritage site, Surigao del Norte
  4. 7 km Poneas Lake · lake, Surigao del Norte
  5. 5 km Dahican · river spot, Surigao del Norte
  6. 15 km Siargao · beach, Surigao del Norte
  7. 12 km Back to Libas

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How to reach Libas

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    Within 15 km of Libas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Libas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves61104Taytay Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast4454Siargao (12 km)
    Churches2529Association of the Children of Mary Immaculate (2 km)
    Other attractions2727Mangrove Boardwalk (The Road Goes Out Here Now) (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1517Campayas Vanishing Island (10 km)
    Waterfalls38Secret Waterfall (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Poneas Lake (6 km)
    Caves57Tayangban Cave Pool (11 km)
    Forts & heritage34Simbahan Ng del Carmen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (7 km)
    Parks23Tigasao Linaw Lagoo (18 km)
    Museums02Surigaonon Heritage Center (67 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (79 km)

    Libas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Libas?

    Siargao (beach, about 12 km), Del Carmen Church (church, about 3 km), Simbahan Ng del Carmen (heritage site, about 3 km), Poneas Lake (lake, about 6 km), Dahican (river spot, about 10 km), Tayangban Cave Pool (cave, about 11 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 beaches & coast, 25 churches, 27 other attractions, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Libas?

    Taytay Island, about 2 km by road; Tona Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Libas?

    Siargao, about 12 km by road; Caridad Beach (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Libas?

    Association of the Children of Mary Immaculate, about 2 km by road; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Libas?

    Start in Libas, visit Del Carmen Church, then Simbahan Ng del Carmen, then Poneas Lake, then Dahican, then Siargao, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Libas?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Libas

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