Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Luzon

Luzon is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 16 beaches & coast, 19 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (26 km), Mount Hamiguitan (33 km) and Pujada Bay (51 km).

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Luzon at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,211
Coordinates
6.5190° N, 126.0941° E
Places within 50 km
72 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Luzon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luzon: 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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Beaches & coast near Luzon

69 beaches & coast within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is Sigaboy Island (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Luzon

45 churches within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is San Isidro de Loyola Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luzon

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is Mount Bilbogan (7 km); the best-known is Mount Hamiguitan (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Luzon

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is Tunlos Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Luzon

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is Luban Island (22 km); the best-known is Pujada (44 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Pujada · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~44 km
  • Luban Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~22 km
  • Waniban · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~50 km
  • Oak Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~44 km
  • Ivy Islet · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~44 km
  • Talicud · river spot · Davao del Norte · ~79 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luzon

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luzon. The closest is Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Luzon

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 Luzon
  2. 16 km Sigaboy Island · island, Davao Oriental
  3. 22 km Mount Hamiguitan · viewpoint, Davao Oriental
  4. 18 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  5. 25 km Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Davao Oriental
  6. 37 km Tunlos Falls · waterfall, Davao Oriental
  7. 18 km Back to Luzon

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How to reach Luzon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luzon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1669Sigaboy Island (16 km)
    Churches1945San Isidro de Loyola Parish (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Mount Bilbogan (7 km)
    Waterfalls411Tunlos Falls (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Luban Island (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (26 km)
    Other attractions45UCCP Magkuayaw (22 km)
    Museums25Mt. Hamiguitan Natural Science Museum (26 km)
    Caves14Kawa Kawa Cave (36 km)
    Parks23Orchid Garden (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Tagabebe Masjid (19 km)
    Forts & heritage02Mary's Wood (77 km)

    Luzon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luzon?

    Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 26 km), Mount Hamiguitan (viewpoint, about 33 km), Sigaboy Island (island, about 16 km), Tunlos Falls (waterfall, about 18 km), San Isidro de Loyola Parish (church, about 1 km), Luzon Foursquare Gospel Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 19 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Luzon?

    Sigaboy Island, about 16 km by road; Abag Bay (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Luzon?

    San Isidro de Loyola Parish, about 1 km by road; Luzon Foursquare Gospel Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luzon?

    Mount Bilbogan, about 7 km by road; Mount Mansamuga (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luzon?

    Start in Luzon, visit Sigaboy Island, then Mount Hamiguitan, then Pujada Bay, then Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, then Tunlos Falls, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luzon?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Luzon

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