Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lukatan

Lukatan is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 61 churches, 41 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pujada Bay (33 km), Mount Hamiguitan (50 km) and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (56 km).

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Lukatan at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,557
Coordinates
7.0096° N, 126.4212° E
Places within 50 km
142 (2 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 Lukatan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lukatan: 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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Churches near Lukatan

64 churches within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Divine Mercy Calvary (5 km); the best-known is Carmelite Monastery (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lukatan

62 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Tugubun Point (6 km); the best-known is Masepit Beach (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lukatan

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Aliwagwag Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lukatan

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Mount Ambutig (6 km); the best-known is Panontongan Ridge (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lukatan

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Waniban (32 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Waniban · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~32 km
  • Pujada · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~37 km
  • Oak Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~38 km
  • Ivy Islet · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~38 km
  • Kopiat Island · river spot · Davao de Oro · ~89 km
  • Poo · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~98 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lukatan

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lukatan. The closest is Guang-Guang Mangrove Park (26 km); the best-known is Mati Protected Landscape (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lukatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lukatan
  2. 11 km Masepit Beach · beach, Davao Oriental
  3. 6 km Lingayeo Beach · beach, Davao Oriental
  4. 37 km Aliwagwag Falls · waterfall, Davao Oriental
  5. 1 km Dahican Beach · beach, Davao Oriental
  6. 11 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  7. 33 km Back to Lukatan

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How to reach Lukatan

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    Within 15 km of Lukatan

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lukatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6164Divine Mercy Calvary (5 km)
    Beaches & coast4162Tugubun Point (6 km)
    Waterfalls424Aliwagwag Falls (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1317Mount Ambutig (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves47Waniban (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Guang-Guang Mangrove Park (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Maliongan Mosque (5 km)
    Museums33Davao Oriental Provincial Museum (25 km)
    Caves13Kawa Kawa Cave (50 km)
    Parks33People's Park (28 km)
    Forts & heritage13Jose Rizal (29 km)
    Other attractions33Mati Baywalk (29 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise Assembly of God (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Leonard (73 km)

    Lukatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lukatan?

    Masepit Beach (beach, about 11 km), Pujada Bay (beach, about 33 km), Lingayeo Beach (beach, about 17 km), Aliwagwag Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Dahican Beach (beach, about 23 km), Tavio's Dahican (beach, about 23 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 41 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Lukatan?

    Divine Mercy Calvary, about 5 km by road; Tarragona Southern Baptist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lukatan?

    Tugubun Point, about 6 km by road; Tarragona Public Beach (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lukatan?

    Aliwagwag Falls, about 22 km by road; Aliwagwag Falls (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lukatan?

    Start in Lukatan, visit Masepit Beach, then Lingayeo Beach, then Aliwagwag Falls, then Dahican Beach, then Pujada Bay, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lukatan?

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

    Towns near Lukatan

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