Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lupon

Lupon is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 27,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 10 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Hamiguitan (32 km), Pujada Bay (33 km) and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (38 km).

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Lupon, Philippines
Lupon, Davao Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lupon at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 27,247
Coordinates
6.8981° N, 126.0096° E
Places within 50 km
60 (3 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 Lupon

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Churches near Lupon

70 churches within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is San Vicente Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lupon

60 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is Aroma Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lupon

56 waterfalls within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is Uwang-uwang Falls (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lupon

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is Mount Hamiguitan (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lupon

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is Mary's Wood (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Lupon

8 caves within 100 km of Lupon. The closest is Kawa Kawa Cave (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lupon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lupon
  2. 2 km Aroma Beach · beach, Davao Oriental
  3. 36 km Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Davao Oriental
  4. 7 km Mount Hamiguitan · viewpoint, Davao Oriental
  5. 18 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  6. 50 km Mary's Wood · heritage site, Davao Oriental
  7. 23 km Back to Lupon

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How to reach Lupon

    All places near Lupon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lupon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1070San Vicente Parish Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2460Aroma Beach (2 km)
    Waterfalls956Uwang-uwang Falls (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114Mount Hamiguitan (32 km)
    Forts & heritage28Mary's Wood (23 km)
    Caves48Kawa Kawa Cave (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Rizal Park Lupon Davao Oriental (1 km)
    Museums27Subangan (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Waniban (38 km)
    Parks13Lupon People's Park (1 km)
    Buddhist sites03Polian Temple (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Magdagongdong Mosque (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Leonard (69 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (60 km)
    Other attractions01Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (65 km)

    Lupon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lupon?

    Aroma Beach (beach, about 2 km), Mount Hamiguitan (viewpoint, about 32 km), Pujada Bay (beach, about 33 km), Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 38 km), Mary's Wood (heritage site, about 23 km), Mati Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 24 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls, 1 viewpoint, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Lupon?

    San Vicente Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lupon?

    Aroma Beach, about 2 km by road; Davao Oriental Welcome Park (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lupon?

    Uwang-uwang Falls, about 33 km by road; Tres Marias Falls (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lupon?

    Start in Lupon, visit Aroma Beach, then Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, then Mount Hamiguitan, then Pujada Bay, then Mary's Wood, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lupon?

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

    Towns near Lupon

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