Cotabato district, Philippines
Places to visit near Libungan
Libungan is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 5,606 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 39 churches, 4 waterfalls, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (8 km), Fort Pikit (33 km) and Tantawan Park (38 km).

Libungan at a glance
- Location
- Cotabato district, Philippines
- Population
- about 5,606
- Coordinates
- 7.2408° N, 124.5200° E
- Places within 50 km
- 93 (8 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Libungan
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Libungan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Santo Nino Parish MidsayapChurches · CotabatoMust-see
- Kitub-Bao CaveCaves · CotabatoNotable
- Fort PikitForts · Special Geographic AreaMust-see
- Iglesia Ni CristoChurches · CotabatoNotable
- Mount Akir AkirHills · CotabatoNotable
- UK PeakHills · CotabatoNotable
- Tantawan ParkParks · Maguindanao del NorteMust-see
- PC HillHills · Maguindanao del NorteMust-see
- Kutawato CaveCaves · Maguindanao del NorteMust-see
- Mado Hot Spring National ParkWildlife · Maguindanao del NorteNotable
- Asik-Asik FallsWaterfalls · CotabatoMust-see
- United Church of Christ LibunganChurches · Cotabato
More places near Libungan
- Libungan Alliance Evangelical Church · church · Cotabato · ~0 km
- San Isidro Labrador Parish · church · Cotabato · ~0 km
- Masjid Dimaukom · dargah · Maguindanao del Sur · ~46 km · Must-see
- Palao, Libungan · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~1 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~1 km
- San Judas Chapel · church · Cotabato · ~1 km
- Jil · church · Cotabato · ~1 km
- The Minister of New Life Community Outreach, Libungan, North Cotabato · church · Cotabato · ~1 km
- Adventist Media Baguer Central · church · Cotabato · ~2 km
- Lake Labas · lake · Cotabato · ~3 km
- Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · dargah · Maguindanao del Norte · ~49 km · Must-see
- Rice Field · sanctuary · Cotabato · ~4 km
Things to see near Libungan, by type
Churches near Libungan
45 churches within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is United Church of Christ Libungan (1 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church · Cotabato · ~8 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~15 km
- United Church of Christ Libungan · church · Cotabato · ~0 km
- Libungan Alliance Evangelical Church · church · Cotabato · ~0 km
- San Isidro Labrador Parish · church · Cotabato · ~0 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~1 km
Waterfalls near Libungan
34 waterfalls within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is Busaon Falls (44 km); the best-known is Asik-Asik Falls (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Asik-Asik Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~45 km · Must-see
- Busaon Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~44 km
- Abaga Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~44 km
- Daday Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~49 km
- Bubuludtua Falls · waterfall · Maguindanao del Norte · ~52 km
- Bulubudtua Falls · waterfall · Maguindanao del Norte · ~53 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Libungan
33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is Palao, Libungan (1 km); the best-known is Mount Akir Akir (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Mount Akir Akir · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~15 km
- UK Peak · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~16 km
- PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km · Must-see
- Palao, Libungan · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~1 km
- Pacao, Alamada · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~5 km
- Montay · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~7 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Libungan
12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is Lake Labas (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Labas · lake · Cotabato · ~3 km
- Makalum Lake · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~25 km
- Lake Sowa · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~28 km
- Malitubog-Maridagao Dam · lake · Cotabato · ~28 km
- Lake Malinao · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~28 km
- Lake Manaulanen · lake · Cotabato · ~30 km
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Libungan
9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is Fruit Bat Island (65 km). Best time: september to february.
- Fruit Bat Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~65 km
- Tamok Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~66 km
- Sarampungan Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~66 km
- Bongo Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~67 km
- Lantandato Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~67 km
- Limbayan Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~68 km
Caves near Libungan
8 caves within 100 km of Libungan. The closest is Kitub-Bao Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- Kitub-Bao Cave · cave · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Kutawato Cave · cave · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pisan Cave · cave · Cotabato · ~51 km
- Miabo Cave · cave · Bukidnon · ~68 km
- Blue Water Cave, Quezon Bukidnon · cave · Bukidnon · ~73 km
- Maibo Cave, New Kidapawan, Kibawe · cave · Bukidnon · ~79 km
A one-day trip from Libungan
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.
- Start in Libungan
- 7 km Kitub-Bao Cave · cave, Cotabato
- 11 km Mount Akir Akir · viewpoint, Cotabato
- 16 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Cotabato
- 20 km Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church, Cotabato
- 27 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
- 33 km Back to Libungan
Plan a longer trip from Libungan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Libungan
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How to reach Libungan
All places near Libungan by distance
Within 15 km of Libungan
- Pacao, Alamada · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~5 km
- SCC Chapel · church · Cotabato · ~6 km
- SCC Peace Park · sanctuary · Cotabato · ~6 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Cotabato · ~6 km
- Full Gospel Church · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Uccp - Midsayap · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- NDMC Chapel · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Montay · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Midsayap Alliance Church · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Bag-Ong Jerusalem · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Midsayap Municipal Plaza · park · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Jose Rizal Park · park · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~7 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~8 km
- The Minister of New Life Community Outreach · church · Cotabato · ~8 km
- Community Baptist Church · church · Cotabato · ~8 km
- Pob. 7 Mosque · dargah · Cotabato · ~8 km
- Full Gospel Research Ministries · attraction · Cotabato · ~9 km
- Empower Midsayap · church · Cotabato · ~10 km
- South Upi Pandan · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~10 km
- Nating's Hill · attraction · Cotabato · ~11 km
- Nuestra Señora De Guia Church · church · Cotabato · ~12 km
- New Philadelphian United Methodist Church · church · Cotabato · ~12 km
- Pass Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines · beach · Cotabato · ~12 km
- Mount Buduquan · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~13 km
- Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh · church · Cotabato · ~13 km
- United Church Of Christ Of The Philippines · church · Cotabato · ~14 km
- Pigcawayan Assembly of God Church · church · Cotabato · ~14 km
- San Blas Parish · church · Cotabato · ~14 km
- Pigcawayan Municipal Plaza · park · Cotabato · ~14 km
- Midsayap Wesleyan Church · church · Cotabato · ~14 km
- UCCP San Mateo · church · Cotabato · ~15 km
- UCCP Aleosan · church · Cotabato · ~15 km
- New Breed Praise and Worship Church · church · Cotabato · ~15 km
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Church · church · Cotabato · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Fuerte de Reina Regente · fort · Maguindanao del Sur · ~31 km
- Ebpanan Marsh · sanctuary · Maguindanao del Norte · ~32 km
- Kampilan · museum · Maguindanao del Norte · ~32 km
- Bell Church · church · Maguindanao del Norte · ~37 km
- Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat · fort · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km
- Old Cotabato Provincial Capitol · fort · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km
- Cotabato City Four Square Gospel Church · church · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km
- Mount Payong-Payong · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~16 km
- Libungan Marsh · sanctuary · Special Geographic Area · ~16 km
- Evergreen Heights Mountain Park · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~16 km
- Busaon Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~44 km
- Abaga Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~44 km
- Alamada Municipal Plaza · park · Cotabato · ~20 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~20 km
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church · church · Cotabato · ~20 km
- Perez Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~46 km
- Mount Croft · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~22 km
- Vision Baptist Church · church · Cotabato · ~22 km
- Daday Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~49 km
- Mount Bita · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~49 km
- Mount Kitubod · viewpoint · Cotabato · ~24 km
- Liguasan Marsh · sanctuary · Maguindanao del Sur · ~50 km
- Christ Mission Convocation · church · Cotabato · ~25 km
- Makalum Lake · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~25 km
- Fort Libungan · fort · Maguindanao del Norte · ~26 km
- Lake Sowa · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~28 km
- Malitubog-Maridagao Dam · lake · Cotabato · ~28 km
- Lake Malinao · lake · Maguindanao del Norte · ~28 km
- Masjid Zaideen · dargah · Maguindanao del Norte · ~29 km
- Lake Manaulanen · lake · Cotabato · ~30 km
- Lake Bonawan · lake · Cotabato · ~30 km
- Knob Mountain · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~31 km
- Batulawan Hill · viewpoint · Special Geographic Area · ~31 km
- Talisay Mosque, Parang, Maguindanao · dargah · Maguindanao del Norte · ~31 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mount Latukan · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mount Piapayungan · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mount Makaturing · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mount Ragang · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~65 km · Must-see
- Pisan Cave · cave · Cotabato · ~51 km
- Bubuludtua Falls · waterfall · Maguindanao del Norte · ~52 km
- Mount Alas · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~53 km
- Bulubudtua Falls · waterfall · Maguindanao del Norte · ~53 km
- Mount Blit · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~54 km
- Tugapangan Point · beach · Maguindanao del Norte · ~55 km
- Ambal Cataract · waterfall · Lanao del Sur · ~56 km
- Mount Binaca · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~80 km · Must-see
- Tetian Bay · beach · Lanao del Sur · ~61 km
- Matimos Falls · waterfall · Lanao del Sur · ~61 km
- Porter Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~63 km
- Fruit Bat Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~65 km
- Tamok Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~66 km
- Mineral Falls · waterfall · Lanao del Sur · ~66 km
- Sarampungan Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~66 km
- Bongo Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~67 km
- Hawley Falls · waterfall · Cotabato · ~67 km
- Mount Montod · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~67 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cotabato · ~67 km
- Lantandato Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~67 km
- Miabo Cave · cave · Bukidnon · ~68 km
- Limbayan Island · river spot · Maguindanao del Norte · ~68 km
- Lake Pinamaloy · lake · Bukidnon · ~89 km · Must-see
- Mount Dilafungan · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~70 km
- Lake Buluan · lake · Maguindanao del Sur · ~91 km · Must-see
- Mindanao · river spot · Lanao del Sur · ~73 km
- Blue Water Cave, Quezon Bukidnon · cave · Bukidnon · ~73 km
- Lake Napalit · lake · Bukidnon · ~95 km · Must-see
- Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato · waterfall · Cotabato · ~75 km
- Mount Baya · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~96 km · Must-see
- Lake Butig · lake · Lanao del Sur · ~76 km
- Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross · church · Cotabato · ~77 km
- Manurib Falls · waterfall · Sultan Kudarat · ~77 km
- Ugis Peak · viewpoint · Sultan Kudarat · ~77 km
- Lake Lanao · lake · Lanao del Sur · ~99 km · Must-see
- Sibunga Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~79 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 39 | 45 | United Church of Christ Libungan (1 km) |
| Waterfalls | 4 | 34 | Busaon Falls (44 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 16 | 33 | Palao, Libungan (1 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 12 | Lake Labas (3 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 9 | Fruit Bat Island (65 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 8 | Kitub-Bao Cave (7 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 6 | 8 | Rice Field (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 5 | 7 | Fort Libungan (26 km) |
| Parks | 5 | 5 | Midsayap Municipal Plaza (7 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 5 | 5 | Pob. 7 Mosque (8 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 5 | Pass Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines (12 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 3 | Full Gospel Research Ministries (9 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 1 | Kampilan (32 km) |
Libungan: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Libungan?
Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 8 km), Kitub-Bao Cave (cave, about 7 km), Fort Pikit (fort, about 33 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 15 km), Mount Akir Akir (viewpoint, about 15 km), UK Peak (peak, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Libungan?
93 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 4 waterfalls, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 caves.
Which is the nearest church to Libungan?
United Church of Christ Libungan, about 1 km by road; Libungan Alliance Evangelical Church (0 km) is next.
Which is the nearest waterfall to Libungan?
Busaon Falls, about 44 km by road; Abaga Falls (44 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Libungan?
Palao, Libungan, about 1 km by road; Pacao, Alamada (5 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Libungan?
Start in Libungan, visit Kitub-Bao Cave, then Mount Akir Akir, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Santo Nino Parish Midsayap, then Fort Pikit, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Libungan?
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Libungan
- Places near Baguer · 3 km
- Places near Buayan · 3 km
- Places near Patindeguen · 4 km
- Places near Barongis · 7 km
- Places near Midsayap · 7 km
- Places near Bual · 8 km
- Places near Balogo · 10 km
- Places near Budta · 12 km
- Places near Salunayan · 12 km
- Places near Upper San Mateo · 13 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Libungan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Libungan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.