Camarines Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Macabugos

Macabugos is a town in Camarines Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,561 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 27 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Bato (15 km), Lake Baao (32 km) and Mount Asog (37 km).

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Macabugos at a glance

Location
Camarines Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,561
Coordinates
13.2362° N, 123.3053° E
Places within 50 km
78 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Macabugos

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Churches near Macabugos

53 churches within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (7 km); the best-known is Holy Family Parish (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Macabugos

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is Animasola Island (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Macabugos

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is Nata Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Macabugos

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is Ibang Beach (6 km); the best-known is Punta Estrella Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macabugos

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is Mount Pantao (11 km); the best-known is Mount Asog (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Asog · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Antipolo · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~36 km

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Forts & heritage near Macabugos

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macabugos. The closest is San Juan, Bato, Public, Cemetery (12 km); the best-known is Monument of Bishop Jorge Barlin (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Macabugos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macabugos
  2. 14 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Camarines Sur
  3. 24 km Lake Baao · lake, Camarines Sur
  4. 18 km Mount Asog · viewpoint, Camarines Sur
  5. 21 km Lake Bato · lake, Camarines Sur
  6. 6 km Holy Family Parish · church, Camarines Sur
  7. 13 km Back to Macabugos

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    Places near Macabugos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2753St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves638Animasola Island (35 km)
    Waterfalls627Nata Falls (27 km)
    Beaches & coast1120Ibang Beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Mount Pantao (11 km)
    Forts & heritage414San Juan, Bato, Public, Cemetery (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Lake Bato (15 km)
    Museums27Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum (30 km)
    Caves26Milaos Cave (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Kawa Kawa Hill Natural Park (34 km)
    Other attractions23Animasola Island (12 km)
    Parks13Bato Bolevard (18 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (57 km)

    Macabugos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macabugos?

    Lake Bato (lake, about 15 km), Lake Baao (lake, about 32 km), Holy Family Parish (church, about 13 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 14 km), Mount Asog (viewpoint, about 37 km), Iriga (viewpoint, about 37 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Macabugos?

    St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, about 7 km by road; St. Maria Josefa Parish (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Macabugos?

    Animasola Island, about 35 km by road; Dampalif Island (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Macabugos?

    Nata Falls, about 27 km by road; Twin Falls (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macabugos?

    Start in Macabugos, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Lake Baao, then Mount Asog, then Lake Bato, then Holy Family Parish, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macabugos?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Macabugos

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