Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near MacArthur

MacArthur is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 9 churches, 1 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 waterfalls and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Mahagnao (19 km), Mount Pangasugan (24 km) and Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (29 km).

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MacArthur, Philippines
MacArthur, Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

MacArthur at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,668
Coordinates
10.8347° N, 124.9953° E
Places within 50 km
31 (8 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 MacArthur

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Churches near MacArthur

36 churches within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Mac Arthur Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Baptist Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near MacArthur

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Leyte (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near MacArthur

26 waterfalls within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Malaguicay Waterfalls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near MacArthur

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Japanese Bunker (46 km); the best-known is Yolanda Memorial (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near MacArthur

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Camp Bryzoff (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near MacArthur

17 caves within 100 km of MacArthur. The closest is Lintaon Cave and Peak (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from MacArthur

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 MacArthur
  2. 19 km Mount Mahagnao · viewpoint, Leyte
  3. 18 km Leyte · river spot, Leyte
  4. 10 km Mount Pangasugan · viewpoint, Leyte
  5. 20 km Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park · national park, Leyte
  6. 22 km Lake Bito · lake, Leyte
  7. 7 km Back to MacArthur

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near MacArthur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches936Mac Arthur Catholic Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves129Leyte (31 km)
    Waterfalls326Malaguicay Waterfalls (13 km)
    Forts & heritage423Japanese Bunker (46 km)
    Beaches & coast522Camp Bryzoff (12 km)
    Caves117Lintaon Cave and Peak (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Mount Mahagnao (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Bito (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (29 km)
    Parks12MacArthur Park (47 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (58 km)

    MacArthur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near MacArthur?

    Mount Mahagnao (viewpoint, about 19 km), Mount Pangasugan (viewpoint, about 24 km), Lake Bito (lake, about 7 km), Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (national park, about 29 km), Leyte (river spot, about 31 km), Camp Bryzoff (beach, about 12 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 1 river spot, 3 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to MacArthur?

    Mac Arthur Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Baptist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to MacArthur?

    Leyte, about 31 km by road; Dio Islet (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to MacArthur?

    Malaguicay Waterfalls, about 13 km by road; Pangasugan Falls (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from MacArthur?

    Start in MacArthur, visit Mount Mahagnao, then Leyte, then Mount Pangasugan, then Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park, then Lake Bito, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near MacArthur?

    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 MacArthur

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