Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malinta

Malinta is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 3,374 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 46 churches, 21 beaches & coast and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave (60 km), Bugui Point Lighthouse (60 km) and Bagatao Lighthouse (80 km).

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Malinta at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 3,374
Coordinates
12.3014° N, 123.5581° E
Places within 50 km
126
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 Malinta

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malinta

70 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malinta. The closest is Masbate (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Malinta

50 churches within 100 km of Malinta. The closest is Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malinta

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malinta. The closest is Bitlig Beach Cawayan Masbate (12 km); the best-known is Star Beach (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malinta

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malinta. The closest is Moriah Prayer Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Mayong Payong Viewpoint (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Malinta

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malinta

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malinta. The closest is Buntod Marine Sanctuary (16 km); the best-known is Bongsanglay Natural Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Malinta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malinta
  2. 11 km Holjogan Falls · waterfall, Masbate
  3. 2 km Mayong Payong Viewpoint · viewpoint, Masbate
  4. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm · church, Masbate
  5. 3 km Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate · waterfall, Masbate
  6. 3 km Masbate Lighthouse · church, Masbate
  7. 13 km Back to Malinta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malinta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2770Masbate (21 km)
    Churches4650Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2129Bitlig Beach Cawayan Masbate (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1517Moriah Prayer Mountain (8 km)
    Waterfalls411Holjogan Falls (11 km)
    Other attractions45Rodeo Monument (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Buntod Marine Sanctuary (16 km)
    Forts & heritage14Jose Rizal Monument (13 km)
    Parks33Rizal Park (13 km)
    Caves03Kalanay Cave (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lake Danao (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (13 km)

    Malinta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malinta?

    Holjogan Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (church, about 11 km), Mayong Payong Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 11 km), Masbate Lighthouse (church, about 13 km), Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate (waterfall, about 14 km), Star Beach (beach, about 20 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 46 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malinta?

    Masbate, about 21 km by road; Naguran Island (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malinta?

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, about 1 km by road; Locale of Malinta (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malinta?

    Bitlig Beach Cawayan Masbate, about 12 km by road; Bitoon Beach (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malinta?

    Start in Malinta, visit Holjogan Falls, then Mayong Payong Viewpoint, then Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm, then Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate, then Masbate Lighthouse, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malinta?

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

    Towns near Malinta

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