Bohol district, Philippines

Places to visit near Loon

Loon is a town in Bohol district, Philippines, home to about 9,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 24 beaches & coast and 15 churches. The must-see places are Santa Cruz Parish Church (10 km), Cabilao Island (11 km) and Calape Municipal Building (17 km).

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Loon, Philippines
Loon, Bohol district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Loon at a glance

Location
Bohol district, Philippines
Population
about 9,484
Coordinates
9.7998° N, 123.7929° E
Places within 50 km
127 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Loon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Loon: 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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Forts & heritage near Loon

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Señora Iyay Lofranco Ancestral House (17 km); the best-known is San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Loon

49 waterfalls within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Inambakan (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Loon

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Lintu-an Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Loon

40 churches within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Santa Cruz Parish Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Loon

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Sandingan Island (7 km); the best-known is Cabilao Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Loon

15 caves within 100 km of Loon. The closest is Panas Cave (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Loon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Loon
  2. 1 km Lintu-an Beach · beach, Bohol
  3. 1 km Panas Cave · cave, Bohol
  4. 10 km Santa Cruz Parish Church · church, Bohol
  5. 21 km Calape Municipal Building · church, Bohol
  6. 13 km Cabilao Island · island, Bohol
  7. 11 km Back to Loon

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How to reach Loon

    All places near Loon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Loon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2859Señora Iyay Lofranco Ancestral House (17 km)
    Waterfalls2049Inambakan (8 km)
    Beaches & coast2447Lintu-an Beach (1 km)
    Churches1540Santa Cruz Parish Church (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1125Sandingan Island (7 km)
    Caves1115Panas Cave (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Mount Candungao (19 km)
    Museums411Museo Dela Parroquia de San Miguel (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary (27 km)
    Other attractions14Tarsier (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Ilijan Hill and Man Made Lagoon (26 km)
    Temples02Cebu Taoist Temple (75 km)
    Parks01Plaza Hamabar (71 km)

    Loon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Loon?

    Santa Cruz Parish Church (church, about 10 km), Cabilao Island (island, about 11 km), Calape Municipal Building (church, about 17 km), Lintu-an Beach (beach, about 1 km), Panas Cave (cave, about 2 km), Basdacu Beach (beach, about 2 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 24 beaches & coast, 15 churches, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Loon?

    Señora Iyay Lofranco Ancestral House, about 17 km by road; Dauis Watch Tower (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Loon?

    Inambakan, about 8 km by road; Pondol (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Loon?

    Lintu-an Beach, about 1 km by road; Basdacu Beach (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Loon?

    Start in Loon, visit Lintu-an Beach, then Panas Cave, then Santa Cruz Parish Church, then Calape Municipal Building, then Cabilao Island, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Loon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Loon

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