Surigao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lingig

Lingig is a town in Surigao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 6,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 61 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls and 13 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Tinuy-an Falls (31 km), Mount Diwata (51 km) and Enchanted River (59 km).

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Lingig, Philippines
Lingig, Surigao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lingig at a glance

Location
Surigao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 6,400
Coordinates
8.0389° N, 126.4125° E
Places within 50 km
136 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lingig

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Churches near Lingig

113 churches within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Bible Baptist Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lingig

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Sabang,Lingig Surigao del Sur (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lingig

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Tinuy-an Falls (23 km); the best-known is Tinuy-an Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lingig

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Majangit Island (6 km); the best-known is Cabugao Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lingig

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Mount Tingoy (19 km); the best-known is Mount Diwata (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Lingig

10 caves within 100 km of Lingig. The closest is Hinayagan Cave (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lingig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lingig
  2. 21 km Bible Baptist Church · church, Surigao del Sur
  3. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Surigao del Sur
  4. 1 km International Doll House · museum, Surigao del Sur
  5. 16 km Tinuy-an Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Sur
  6. 46 km Cabugao Island · island, Davao Oriental
  7. 23 km Back to Lingig

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How to reach Lingig

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lingig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches61113Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2135Sabang,Lingig Surigao del Sur (1 km)
    Waterfalls821Tinuy-an Falls (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1317Majangit Island (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints817Mount Tingoy (19 km)
    Other attractions714Kawa-kawa Sa Awog (21 km)
    Caves110Hinayagan Cave (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Lantaw Sa Singapore (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Lake 77, Bislig (22 km)
    Parks57Bliss Park (24 km)
    Temples23Temple of Praise Generation Full Force (22 km)
    Forts & heritage23Ramon Magsaysay (28 km)
    Museums11International Doll House (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bislig City Mosque (22 km)

    Lingig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lingig?

    Tinuy-an Falls (waterfall, about 31 km), Bible Baptist Church (church, about 21 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 22 km), International Doll House (museum, about 22 km), Cabugao Island (island, about 23 km), Tinuy-an Falls (waterfall, about 23 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lingig?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; San Jose Sda Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lingig?

    Sabang,Lingig Surigao del Sur, about 1 km by road; Punta Cana Beach (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lingig?

    Tinuy-an Falls, about 23 km by road; Tugonan - Matin Aw Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lingig?

    Start in Lingig, visit Bible Baptist Church, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then International Doll House, then Tinuy-an Falls, then Cabugao Island, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lingig?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lingig

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lingig’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lingig on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.