Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maanas

Maanas is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,477 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gingoog Bay (11 km), Mount Balatukan (21 km) and Mount Sumagaya (33 km).

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Maanas at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,477
Coordinates
8.8939° N, 125.0308° E
Places within 50 km
142 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maanas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maanas: 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 Maanas

97 churches within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Seventh Day Adventist Church (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maanas

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Mount Tinalungan (9 km); the best-known is Mount Balatukan (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Maanas

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Tiklas Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Maanas

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Medina Lighthouse (2 km); the best-known is Gingoog Bay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Maanas

9 parks within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Pahayahay Sa Pantalan (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Maanas

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maanas. The closest is Rizal (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Maanas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maanas
  2. 10 km Badiangon Beach Spring · beach, Misamis Oriental
  3. 6 km Gingoog Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  4. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  5. 24 km Mount Sumagaya · viewpoint, Misamis Oriental
  6. 15 km Mount Balatukan · viewpoint, Misamis Oriental
  7. 21 km Back to Maanas

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How to reach Maanas

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    Within 15 km of Maanas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maanas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6897Seventh Day Adventist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2545Mount Tinalungan (9 km)
    Waterfalls836Tiklas Falls (23 km)
    Beaches & coast2233Medina Lighthouse (2 km)
    Parks69Pahayahay Sa Pantalan (13 km)
    Forts & heritage18Rizal (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Mount Balatukan Range Natural Park (15 km)
    Other attractions35Mangosten Farm (18 km)
    Caves24Macahambus Cave (20 km)
    Museums04Casa Corrales (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Pulo (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Alibuag Duka Medina Misamis Oriental (1 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise (38 km)

    Maanas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maanas?

    Gingoog Bay (beach, about 11 km), Mount Balatukan (viewpoint, about 21 km), Badiangon Beach Spring (beach, about 10 km), Mount Sumagaya (viewpoint, about 33 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 14 km), Balatukan Caldera (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 22 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Maanas?

    Seventh Day Adventist Church, about 1 km by road; Maanas SDA Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maanas?

    Mount Tinalungan, about 9 km by road; Mt. Kabistel (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Maanas?

    Tiklas Falls, about 23 km by road; Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maanas?

    Start in Maanas, visit Badiangon Beach Spring, then Gingoog Bay, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Mount Sumagaya, then Mount Balatukan, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maanas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maanas

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