Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ligayan

Ligayan is a town in Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines, home to about 2,319 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (62 km), Bongao Peak (63 km) and Si Amil Island (96 km).

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Ligayan at a glance

Location
Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines
Population
about 2,319
Coordinates
4.6544° N, 119.4706° E
Places within 50 km
37
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ligayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ligayan: 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 Ligayan

83 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Tanduowak Island (3 km); the best-known is Saluag Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ligayan

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Saluag Lighthouse (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ligayan

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Sibutu Hill (24 km); the best-known is Bongao Peak (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ligayan

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Masjid Ligayan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ligayan

5 churches within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Seventh Day Adventist Church (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ligayan

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ligayan. The closest is Sheik Makhdum Shrine (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ligayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ligayan
  2. 9 km Saluag Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  3. 1 km Saluag Lighthouse · beach, Tawi-Tawi
  4. 13 km Gusi Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  5. 4 km Nusa Nusa Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  6. 3 km Batu Sapi Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  7. 10 km Back to Ligayan

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    Within 15 km of Ligayan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ligayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2583Tanduowak Island (3 km)
    Beaches & coast535Saluag Lighthouse (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints120Sibutu Hill (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs518Masjid Ligayan (1 km)
    Churches05Seventh Day Adventist Church (66 km)
    Other attractions03Globe Cellsite (64 km)
    Forts & heritage12Sheik Makhdum Shrine (11 km)
    Caves02Balobok Cave (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Tun Sakaran Marine Park (99 km)
    Treks01Bud Bongao Trail (63 km)
    Parks01Bud Bongao Peak Park and Viewpoint (63 km)
    Museums01MSU-TCTO Marine Science Museum (65 km)

    Ligayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ligayan?

    Saluag Island (island, about 9 km), Saluag Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), Nusa Nusa Island (island, about 9 km), Batu Sapi Island (island, about 10 km), Gusi Island (island, about 11 km), Lapid Lapid Island (island, about 11 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ligayan?

    Tanduowak Island, about 3 km by road; Puh Puh Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ligayan?

    Saluag Lighthouse, about 9 km by road; Tumindao Reef (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ligayan?

    Sibutu Hill, about 24 km by road; Bongao Peak (63 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ligayan?

    Start in Ligayan, visit Saluag Island, then Saluag Lighthouse, then Gusi Island, then Nusa Nusa Island, then Batu Sapi Island, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ligayan?

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

    Towns near Ligayan

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