Southern Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Macrohon

Macrohon is a town in Southern Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 beaches & coast, 28 churches and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Maasin Cathedral (16 km), Limasawa South Lighthouse (31 km) and Canigao Island (35 km).

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

Macrohon at a glance

Location
Southern Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,825
Coordinates
10.0797° N, 124.9431° E
Places within 50 km
98 (4 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 Macrohon

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

70 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Macrohon. The closest is Florencia Island (2 km); the best-known is Canigao Island (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Macrohon

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macrohon. The closest is Lapyahan Beach (1 km); the best-known is Molopolo Fish Sanctuary (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Macrohon

42 churches within 100 km of Macrohon. The closest is Macrohon Church (1 km); the best-known is Maasin Cathedral (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Macrohon

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

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Caves near Macrohon

17 caves within 100 km of Macrohon. The closest is Cambaro Cave (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Macrohon

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macrohon. The closest is Carcel Municipal Malitbog (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Macrohon

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 Macrohon
  2. 1 km Cambaro Cave · cave, Southern Leyte
  3. 6 km Flordeliz Beach · beach, Southern Leyte
  4. 5 km Molopolo Fish Sanctuary · sanctuary, Southern Leyte
  5. 6 km Amparo Church · church, Southern Leyte
  6. 11 km Maasin Cathedral · church, Southern Leyte
  7. 16 km Back to Macrohon

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    Within 15 km of Macrohon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macrohon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves470Florencia Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3246Lapyahan Beach (1 km)
    Churches2842Macrohon Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1119Seven Falls (11 km)
    Caves217Cambaro Cave (1 km)
    Forts & heritage611Carcel Municipal Malitbog (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Mount Bagacay (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Gulayan Sa Paaralan (3 km)
    Parks44Municipal Public Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Hilongos Dam (51 km)
    Other attractions11Our Lady of the Assumption Statue (8 km)
    Museums01Surigaonon Heritage Center (87 km)

    Macrohon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macrohon?

    Maasin Cathedral (church, about 16 km), Cambaro Cave (cave, about 1 km), Molopolo Fish Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 1 km), Amparo Church (church, about 5 km), Flordeliz Beach (beach, about 6 km), BJ's Mountain View (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 beaches & coast, 28 churches, 11 waterfalls, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Macrohon?

    Florencia Island, about 2 km by road; Canigao Island (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Macrohon?

    Lapyahan Beach, about 1 km by road; Maci Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macrohon?

    Macrohon Church, about 1 km by road; San Miguel Parish (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macrohon?

    Start in Macrohon, visit Cambaro Cave, then Flordeliz Beach, then Molopolo Fish Sanctuary, then Amparo Church, then Maasin Cathedral, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macrohon?

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

    Towns near Macrohon

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