Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mainit

Mainit is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 5,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 68 churches, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Paco (8 km), Lake Mainit (13 km) and Bucas Grande (60 km).

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Mainit, Philippines
Mainit, Surigao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mainit at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 5,520
Coordinates
9.5350° N, 125.5231° E
Places within 50 km
131 (2 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 Mainit

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

81 churches within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Charismatic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mainit

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Puyo Rock (19 km); the best-known is Big Tinago Island (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Mainit

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Kasili (1 km); the best-known is Punta Beach Lighthouse (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mainit

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Togonan Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mainit

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Mahukdam Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Mount Paco (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mainit

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mainit. The closest is Lake Mahokdum (5 km); the best-known is Lake Mainit (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mainit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mainit
  2. 1 km San Nicolas de Tolentino · Buddhist site, Surigao del Norte
  3. 6 km Togonan Falls · waterfall, Surigao del Norte
  4. 1 km Mount Paco · viewpoint, Surigao del Norte
  5. 4 km Double Peak · peak, Surigao del Norte
  6. 19 km Lake Mainit · lake, Agusan del Norte
  7. 13 km Back to Mainit

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How to reach Mainit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mainit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6881Charismatic Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1357Puyo Rock (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1036Kasili (1 km)
    Waterfalls316Togonan Falls (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Mahukdam Mountain (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Lake Mahokdum (5 km)
    Caves17Silop Cave (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Nursery (1 km)
    Parks56Mainit Municipal Park (1 km)
    Other attractions55Songkoy Spring (6 km)
    Forts & heritage25Jose Rizal (20 km)
    Museums12Surigaonon Heritage Center (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11San Nicolas de Tolentino (1 km)

    Mainit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mainit?

    Mount Paco (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Mainit (lake, about 13 km), San Nicolas de Tolentino (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Togonan Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Double Peak (peak, about 7 km), Little Baguio Waterfalls (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Mainit?

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

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mainit?

    Puyo Rock, about 19 km by road; Bancay Islet (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mainit?

    Kasili, about 1 km by road; Punta Beach Lighthouse (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mainit?

    Start in Mainit, visit San Nicolas de Tolentino, then Togonan Falls, then Mount Paco, then Double Peak, then Lake Mainit, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mainit?

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

    Towns near Mainit

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