Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lutayan

Lutayan is a town in Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 13,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 0 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Buluan (9 km), Mount Matutum (45 km) and Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu (60 km).

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Lutayan, Philippines
Lutayan, Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lutayan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 13,080
Coordinates
6.6189° N, 124.8816° E
Places within 50 km
29 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lutayan

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Waterfalls near Lutayan

75 waterfalls within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Siok Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Lutayan

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Dawis Beach (69 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lutayan

37 churches within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lutayan

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Bangkang Dahon (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lutayan

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Baras Bird Sanctuary (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lutayan

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lutayan. The closest is Lake Buluan (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lutayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lutayan
  2. 15 km Siok Falls · waterfall, South Cotabato
  3. 16 km Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity · church, South Cotabato
  4. 1 km Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato · waterfall, South Cotabato
  5. 1 km Seven Falls Lake Sebu · waterfall, South Cotabato
  6. 22 km Lake Buluan · lake, Maguindanao del Sur
  7. 9 km Back to Lutayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lutayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls975Siok Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast039Dawis Beach (69 km)
    Churches937Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints533Bangkang Dahon (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Baras Bird Sanctuary (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Buluan (9 km)
    Forts & heritage15Sultan Muhammad Kudarat (39 km)
    Caves05Bat Cave "Kofnit Cave" in Lake Sebu (61 km)
    Other attractions13Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (30 km)
    Museums02B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Dimaukom (77 km)
    Parks01Polomolok Town Plaza (61 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (62 km)

    Lutayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lutayan?

    Lake Buluan (lake, about 9 km), Siok Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (church, about 17 km), Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (waterfall, about 17 km), Seven Falls Lake Sebu (waterfall, about 17 km), Bangkang Dahon (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 9 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lutayan?

    Siok Falls, about 15 km by road; Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lutayan?

    Dawis Beach, about 69 km by road; Malalag Beach (72 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lutayan?

    Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity, about 17 km by road; Convention Baptist Church (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lutayan?

    Start in Lutayan, visit Siok Falls, then Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity, then Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato, then Seven Falls Lake Sebu, then Lake Buluan, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lutayan?

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

    Towns near Lutayan

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