Southern Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maasin

Maasin is a town in Southern Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 18,313 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast, 11 churches and 10 waterfalls. The must-see places are Maasin Cathedral (1 km), Canigao Island (21 km) and Limasawa South Lighthouse (46 km).

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Maasin, Philippines
Maasin, Southern Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maasin at a glance

Location
Southern Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 18,313
Coordinates
10.1336° N, 124.8447° E
Places within 50 km
67 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maasin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maasin: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Maasin

67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Canigao Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Maasin

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Hapitan Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Maasin

25 churches within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Maasin Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Maasin

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Cagnitoan Waterfall & Guinsuhotan Cave (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Maasin

18 caves within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Monte Cueva Shrine (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maasin

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maasin. The closest is Oppus House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Maasin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maasin
  2. 1 km Oppus House · heritage site, Southern Leyte
  3. 1 km Oppus Ancestral House · heritage site, Southern Leyte
  4. 1 km Cathedral of Maasin · heritage site, Southern Leyte
  5. 1 km Maasin Cathedral · church, Southern Leyte
  6. 20 km Canigao Island · island, Leyte
  7. 21 km Back to Maasin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maasin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1367Canigao Island (21 km)
    Beaches & coast1933Hapitan Beach (9 km)
    Churches1125Maasin Cathedral (1 km)
    Waterfalls1020Cagnitoan Waterfall & Guinsuhotan Cave (10 km)
    Caves418Monte Cueva Shrine (2 km)
    Forts & heritage612Oppus House (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28BJ's Mountain View (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Hilongos Dam (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Bonsai Garden (40 km)

    Maasin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maasin?

    Maasin Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Oppus House (heritage site, about 1 km), Oppus Ancestral House (heritage site, about 1 km), Canigao Island (island, about 21 km), Cathedral of Maasin (heritage site, about 1 km), Monte Cueva Shrine (cave, about 2 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 10 waterfalls, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Maasin?

    Canigao Island, about 21 km by road; Tilmobo Island (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maasin?

    Hapitan Beach, about 9 km by road; Molopolo Fish Sanctuary (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maasin?

    Maasin Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Assumption in the Hills Parish Church (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maasin?

    Start in Maasin, visit Oppus House, then Oppus Ancestral House, then Cathedral of Maasin, then Maasin Cathedral, then Canigao Island, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maasin?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maasin

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