Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Liwan

Liwan is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 5,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 126 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 3 caves. The must-see places are Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (19 km), San Pablo Church (24 km) and Minori Cave (38 km).

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Liwan at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 5,286
Coordinates
17.5191° N, 121.6320° E
Places within 50 km
166 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Liwan

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Churches near Liwan

138 churches within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is St. Joseph Chapel (4 km); the best-known is Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Liwan

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is Cagayan Valley (16 km); the best-known is Mount Annaguan (61 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Liwan

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is Matabor Falls (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Liwan

7 caves within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (18 km); the best-known is Minori Cave (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Liwan

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is Rotary District 3770 Citadel (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Liwan

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Liwan. The closest is Liwan West,rizal (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Liwan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Liwan
  2. 18 km Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley · cave, Cagayan
  3. 2 km Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center · museum, Cagayan
  4. 1 km Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan
  5. 20 km Minori Cave · cave, Cagayan
  6. 38 km San Pablo Church · church, Isabela
  7. 24 km Back to Liwan

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    Within 15 km of Liwan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Liwan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches126138St. Joseph Chapel (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints520Cagayan Valley (16 km)
    Waterfalls411Matabor Falls (29 km)
    Other attractions88Jose Rizal (7 km)
    Caves37Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Rotary District 3770 Citadel (19 km)
    Forts & heritage66Liwan West,rizal (5 km)
    Parks66Rizal Park (7 km)
    Beaches & coast16Bantay (33 km)
    Museums44Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lingaling Lake (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (71 km)
    Temples11Temple of the Living God A/G (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lafu (92 km)

    Liwan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Liwan?

    Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 19 km), San Pablo Church (church, about 24 km), Minori Cave (cave, about 38 km), Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (cave, about 18 km), Dwbb-tv (attraction, about 18 km), Dwhk-tv (attraction, about 18 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 126 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 8 other attractions, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Liwan?

    St. Joseph Chapel, about 4 km by road; Liwan Presbyterian Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Liwan?

    Cagayan Valley, about 16 km by road; Alimanao Hills, Tuguegarao (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Liwan?

    Matabor Falls, about 29 km by road; Dabbay Falls (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Liwan?

    Start in Liwan, visit Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley, then Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center, then Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, then Minori Cave, then San Pablo Church, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Liwan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

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