Aklan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maloco

Maloco is a town in Aklan district, Philippines, home to about 2,511 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 churches and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Aklan Freedom Shrine (31 km), Manduyog Hill (32 km) and Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls (40 km).

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Maloco at a glance

Location
Aklan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,511
Coordinates
11.7832° N, 122.1520° E
Places within 50 km
101 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maloco

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maloco

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Mount Omdoy (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Maloco

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Willy's Rock (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Maloco

29 churches within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Tina Ongan Chapel (3 km); the best-known is IFI Parish of Saint Vincent Ferrer (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Maloco

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Aslum Beach Ibajay Aklan (5 km); the best-known is Bugtongbato Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Maloco

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Jose Rizal Memorial (5 km); the best-known is Aklan Freedom Shrine (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Maloco

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Maloco. The closest is Jawili Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Maloco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maloco
  2. 5 km Mount Omdoy · viewpoint, Aklan
  3. 12 km Mount Cabotos · viewpoint, Aklan
  4. 24 km Aklan Freedom Shrine · heritage site, Aklan
  5. 23 km Jawili Falls · waterfall, Aklan
  6. 3 km Bugtongbato Beach · beach, Aklan
  7. 8 km Back to Maloco

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    Within 15 km of Maloco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maloco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2460Mount Omdoy (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves430Willy's Rock (41 km)
    Churches2129Tina Ongan Chapel (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1926Aslum Beach Ibajay Aklan (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Jose Rizal Memorial (5 km)
    Waterfalls815Jawili Falls (10 km)
    Caves710Tigayon Cave (31 km)
    Museums24Motag Living Museum (35 km)
    Other attractions04Ocean's Edge Resort (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Katunggan It Ibajay Mangrove Ecopark (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Marugo Dam (88 km)
    Parks11Pastrana Park (30 km)

    Maloco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maloco?

    Mount Omdoy (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mount Cabotos (viewpoint, about 8 km), Bugtongbato Beach (beach, about 8 km), Jawili Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Aklan Freedom Shrine (heritage site, about 31 km), Leandro Locsin Fullon (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maloco?

    Mount Omdoy, about 5 km by road; Mount Cabotos (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Maloco?

    Willy's Rock, about 41 km by road; Carabao Island (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maloco?

    Tina Ongan Chapel, about 3 km by road; Saint Rita of Cascia Parish Church (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maloco?

    Start in Maloco, visit Mount Omdoy, then Mount Cabotos, then Aklan Freedom Shrine, then Jawili Falls, then Bugtongbato Beach, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maloco?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maloco

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