Bukidnon district, Philippines
Places to visit near Maluko
Maluko is a town in Bukidnon district, Philippines, home to about 3,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 19 waterfalls, 38 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Kitanglad (33 km), Mount Dulang-Dulang (36 km) and Mount Sumagaya (41 km).
Maluko at a glance
- Location
- Bukidnon district, Philippines
- Population
- about 3,278
- Coordinates
- 8.3750° N, 124.9539° E
- Places within 50 km
- 103 (6 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Maluko
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maluko: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Mount PalaopaoHills · BukidnonNotable
- Paiyak CaveCaves · BukidnonNotable
- Alalum FallsWaterfalls · BukidnonNotable
- Atugan CanyonHills · BukidnonNotable
- Mount KitangladHills · BukidnonMust-see
- Diadem Fundamental Baptist ChurchChurches · BukidnonNotable
- Pinalagtik Hidden Water FallsWaterfalls · BukidnonNotable
- Mount Dulang-DulangHills · BukidnonMust-see
- Ginawahan RidgeHills · BukidnonNotable
- Mount TagoHills · BukidnonNotable
- Kapayawan FallsWaterfalls · BukidnonNotable
- Ananayak FallsWaterfalls · BukidnonNotable
More places near Maluko
- Dila Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~20 km
- Natigbasan Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~20 km
- Mount Sumagaya · viewpoint · Misamis Oriental · ~41 km · Must-see
- Gantungan Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~21 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Bukidnon · ~21 km
- Mount Kibuwa · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~21 km
- MacArthur Memorial Marker · park · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km · Must-see
- Abbey of the Transfiguration · church · Bukidnon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lampanag Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~25 km
- Bagyangon Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~25 km
- The Great Physician RX Bible Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~2 km
Things to see near Maluko, by type
Waterfalls near Maluko
68 waterfalls within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is Alalum Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Alalum Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~8 km
- Pinalagtik Hidden Water Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~15 km
- Kapayawan Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~18 km
- Ananayak Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~19 km
- Dila Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~20 km
- Natigbasan Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~20 km
Churches near Maluko
55 churches within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is The Great Physician RX Bible Baptist Church (2 km); the best-known is Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~14 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Bukidnon · ~21 km
- Abbey of the Transfiguration · church · Bukidnon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km · Must-see
- The Great Physician RX Bible Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~2 km
- Christ The King · church · Bukidnon · ~7 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Maluko
46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is DPWH View Deck (3 km); the best-known is Mount Palaopao (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Mount Palaopao · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~6 km
- Atugan Canyon · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Mount Kitanglad · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Dulang-Dulang · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ginawahan Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~17 km
- Mount Tago · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~17 km
Forts & heritage near Maluko
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield (15 km). Best time: october to february.
- U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield · fort · Bukidnon · ~15 km
- Kampo Kasisang · fort · Bukidnon · ~41 km
- Macabalan Wharf · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- World War II Japanese Barracks · fort · Bukidnon · ~45 km
- Heritage Monument of Misamis Oriental · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
- Casa del Chino Ygua (Balay Nga Bato) · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
Beaches & coast near Maluko
7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is Raagas Beach (47 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (60 km). Best time: october to march.
- Macajalar Bay · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~60 km · Must-see
- Raagas Beach · beach · Cagayan de Oro · ~47 km
- Gingoog Bay · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~70 km · Must-see
- Roan Beach · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
- Opol Beach · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
- Agutaya Reef · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
Caves near Maluko
6 caves within 100 km of Maluko. The closest is Paiyak Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.
- Paiyak Cave · cave · Bukidnon · ~6 km
- Makahambus Cave · cave · Cagayan de Oro · ~47 km
- Macahambus Cave · cave · Misamis Oriental · ~53 km
- Kalubihon Cave · cave · Iligan · ~93 km
- Bluewater Cave · cave · Bukidnon · ~94 km
- Mighty Cave · cave · Iligan · ~100 km
A one-day trip from Maluko
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.
- Start in Maluko
- 8 km Alalum Falls · waterfall, Bukidnon
- 5 km Atugan Canyon · viewpoint, Bukidnon
- 27 km Mount Kitanglad · viewpoint, Bukidnon
- 27 km Paiyak Cave · cave, Bukidnon
- 1 km Mount Palaopao · viewpoint, Bukidnon
- 6 km Back to Maluko
Plan a longer trip from Maluko — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Maluko
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How to reach Maluko
All places near Maluko by distance
Within 15 km of Maluko
- DPWH View Deck · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~3 km
- Dapulan Vibe · sanctuary · Bukidnon · ~4 km
- Christ The King · church · Bukidnon · ~7 km
- Sumilao Public Park · park · Bukidnon · ~7 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Bukidnon · ~8 km
- Santiago Manolo Fortich · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~10 km
- Cawayanon · church · Bukidnon · ~11 km
- IMM Impasugong Presbyterian Church · church · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasug-Ong · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Open Bible Christian Fellowship · church · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Lover's Lane · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Immaculate Conception Church · church · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Temple of Praise · temple · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Rose of Sharon Fundamental Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~12 km
- Mount Gaboc · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~13 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Bukidnon · ~13 km
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses · church · Bukidnon · ~13 km
- Dicklum Barangay Chapel · church · Bukidnon · ~13 km
- Independent Bible Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~14 km
- Communal Ranch · attraction · Bukidnon · ~14 km
- San Isidro Labrador Roman Catholic Chapel · church · Bukidnon · ~14 km
- U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield · fort · Bukidnon · ~15 km
- Engkalumad Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~15 km
- Mount Kulago · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~15 km
- St. Francis Xavier Chapel · church · Bukidnon · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~33 km
- Mount Alanib · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~33 km
- Inablayan Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~34 km
- Mapawa Nature Park · sanctuary · Cagayan de Oro · ~35 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Misamis Oriental · ~35 km
- Mount Nanluyaw · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~35 km
- Lalawan Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~36 km
- Mount Apolang · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~36 km
- Langkayugan Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~37 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~37 km
- Mintugsok Falls · waterfall · Cagayan de Oro · ~38 km
- Fundamental Bible Church · church · Bukidnon · ~38 km
- Bethel's Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~38 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Bukidnon · ~39 km
- Kilobag Falls · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~39 km
- Sagpolon Falls · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~40 km
- Two Trees · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~40 km
- Fatima Chapel · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~41 km
- Kilomi Falls · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~41 km
- Kampo Kasisang · fort · Bukidnon · ~41 km
- Boklod Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~16 km
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church · church · Bukidnon · ~16 km
- Carmelite Church · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~42 km
- Ag Pulog · church · Bukidnon · ~17 km
- Sacred Heart Chapel · church · Bukidnon · ~17 km
- Lower Miranda Damilag Manolo Fortich Bukidnon · church · Bukidnon · ~17 km
- Tugpan Falls · waterfall · Cagayan de Oro · ~43 km
- Macabalan Wharf · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- Mimbuaya Falls · waterfall · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- Mahangub Falls · waterfall · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- Mount Kimangkil · viewpoint · Misamis Oriental · ~44 km
- Aniningpan Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~44 km
- Museum of Three Cultures · museum · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- Cagayan Gospel Church · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~44 km
- Museo de Oro · museum · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
- Cinchona Park · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~45 km
- World War II Japanese Barracks · fort · Bukidnon · ~45 km
- Heritage Monument of Misamis Oriental · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
- IFI · church · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
- Casa del Chino Ygua (Balay Nga Bato) · fort · Cagayan de Oro · ~45 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mount Balatukan · viewpoint · Misamis Oriental · ~52 km · Must-see
- Macajalar Bay · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Kalatungan · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~62 km · Must-see
- Limunsudan Falls · waterfall · Iligan · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lake Apo · lake · Bukidnon · ~69 km · Must-see
- Gingoog Bay · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~70 km · Must-see
- Musuan Peak · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~71 km · Must-see
- Kimatahay Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~52 km
- Mindamora Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~52 km
- Macahambus Cave · cave · Misamis Oriental · ~53 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Misamis Oriental · ~53 km
- Lake Napalit · lake · Bukidnon · ~74 km · Must-see
- Sinulom Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~54 km
- Roan Beach · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
- Opol Beach · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
- Agutaya Reef · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~55 km
- Mount Bahaon · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~55 km
- Cheng Eng Waterfall Balingasag · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~56 km
- Malingon Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~57 km
- Tiklas Falls · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~58 km
- Balatukan Caldera · viewpoint · Misamis Oriental · ~58 km
- Temple of Praise · temple · Misamis Oriental · ~59 km
- Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~59 km
- Mount Capistrano · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~59 km
- Deep Canyon · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~60 km
- Divine Mercy · attraction · Misamis Oriental · ~63 km
- Baptist Church · church · Bukidnon · ~63 km
- Sagumata Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Hilop Falls & Nature Spring, Mauswagon, Cabanglasan · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Muleta Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Migtambol Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Abaga Falls · waterfall · Misamis Oriental · ~64 km
- Buko-buko Sa Anay Ridge · viewpoint · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Valencia Bus Terminal · attraction · Bukidnon · ~64 km
- Mount Saga · viewpoint · Agusan del Sur · ~64 km
- Mount Calauhan · viewpoint · Agusan del Sur · ~65 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Misamis Oriental · ~65 km
- Kulaman Falls · waterfall · Bukidnon · ~66 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Bukidnon · ~66 km
- Badiangon Beach Spring · beach · Misamis Oriental · ~66 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfalls | 19 | 68 | Alalum Falls (8 km) |
| Churches | 38 | 55 | The Great Physician RX Bible Baptist Church (2 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 26 | 46 | DPWH View Deck (3 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 8 | 8 | U.S. Airforce Del Monte Airfield (15 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 7 | Raagas Beach (47 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 6 | Paiyak Cave (6 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 6 | Dapulan Vibe (4 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 0 | 5 | Lake Apo (69 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 4 | Sumilao Public Park (7 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 3 | Communal Ranch (14 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 2 | Temple of Praise (12 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 2 | Museum of Three Cultures (44 km) |
Maluko: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Maluko?
Mount Palaopao (viewpoint, about 6 km), Paiyak Cave (cave, about 6 km), Alalum Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Atugan Canyon (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mount Kitanglad (viewpoint, about 33 km), Diadem Fundamental Baptist Church (church, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maluko?
103 places on Spotwander: 19 waterfalls, 38 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 1 beach.
Which is the nearest waterfall to Maluko?
Alalum Falls, about 8 km by road; Pinalagtik Hidden Water Falls (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Maluko?
The Great Physician RX Bible Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Christ The King (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maluko?
DPWH View Deck, about 3 km by road; Mount Palaopao (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Maluko?
Start in Maluko, visit Alalum Falls, then Atugan Canyon, then Mount Kitanglad, then Paiyak Cave, then Mount Palaopao, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Maluko?
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Maluko
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- Places near Manolo Fortich · 12 km
- Places near Dumalaguing · 14 km
- Places near La Fortuna · 15 km
- Places near Pontian · 15 km
- Places near Sankanan · 16 km
- Places near San Luis · 16 km
- Places near Mambatangan · 18 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Maluko’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.