Batag LighthouseCalbayog CathedralCapul IslandHirapsan IslandIglesia Ni CristoCauhagan Island
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Makiwalo

Makiwalo is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines of about 4,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 46 churches and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Batag Lighthouse, Calbayog Cathedral and Capul Island.

12.5101° N, 124.7060° EPop. 4,614

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Within 30 km78 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see7
Notable152
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Batag Lighthouse, beach near Makiwalo
Must-see

Batag Lighthouse

Beach · 52 km

Calbayog Cathedral, church near Makiwalo
Must-see

Calbayog Cathedral

Church · 63 km · Samar

Capul Island, island near Makiwalo
Must-see

Capul Island

Island · 74 km

Places near Makiwalo by type

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One day from Makiwalo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

101 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Makiwalo
  2. Iglesia Ni Cristochurch · 30 min
  3. Foot Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Cabaongon Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Palihon Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Cauhagan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Makiwalo
Today’s loopMakiwaloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Makiwalo?

Hirapsan Island (island, about 3 km), Palihon Island (island, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km), Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (waterfall, about 9 km), Cauhagan Island (island, about 21 km), St. Roche's Parish (church, about 1 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 46 churches, 7 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest river spot to Makiwalo?

Hirapsan Island, about 3 km by road; Palihon Island (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Makiwalo?

St. Roche's Parish, about 1 km by road; Saint . Roche The Healer Chapel (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Makiwalo?

Start in Makiwalo, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Foot Island, then Cabaongon Island, then Palihon Island, then Cauhagan Island, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.