Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malusay

Malusay is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 23 waterfalls, 6 churches, 1 forts & heritage and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mantayupan Falls (37 km), Kanlaon (42 km) and Negros (44 km).

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Malusay at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,473
Coordinates
10.1439° N, 123.2717° E
Places within 50 km
60 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malusay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malusay: 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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Waterfalls near Malusay

68 waterfalls within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Kinayan Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Malusay

43 churches within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malusay

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Simbahan Ng Dumanjug (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malusay

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Libo-o Hill (28 km); the best-known is Kanlaon (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Malusay

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Hale Manna Coastal Gardens (25 km); the best-known is Negros (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malusay

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malusay. The closest is Pescador Island (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Malusay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 170 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malusay
  2. 37 km Mantayupan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  3. 38 km Kinayan Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  4. 35 km Kanlaon · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  5. 41 km Little Falls · waterfall, Negros Oriental
  6. 14 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Negros Oriental
  7. 5 km Back to Malusay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malusay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2368Kinayan Falls (9 km)
    Churches643Iglesia Ni Cristo (5 km)
    Forts & heritage134Simbahan Ng Dumanjug (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1130Libo-o Hill (28 km)
    Beaches & coast1228Hale Manna Coastal Gardens (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves311Pescador Island (32 km)
    Caves111Busay Cave (39 km)
    Museums010Carcar Museum and Former Dispensary (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Mainit Hot Springs (45 km)
    Buddhist sites04Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (56 km)
    Parks04Toledo City Plaza (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Malubog Dam (68 km)
    Temples03Philippine Chinese Spiritual Temple (88 km)
    Other attractions03Looc Point Lighthouse (73 km)

    Malusay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malusay?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 5 km), Kinayan Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Little Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Mantayupan Falls (waterfall, about 37 km), Kanlaon (viewpoint, about 42 km), Negros (beach, about 44 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 23 waterfalls, 6 churches, 1 fort, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malusay?

    Kinayan Falls, about 9 km by road; Little Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malusay?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 5 km by road; Bible Believers Baptist Church (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malusay?

    Simbahan Ng Dumanjug, about 25 km by road; Carcar Parish Convent (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malusay?

    Start in Malusay, visit Mantayupan Falls, then Kinayan Falls, then Kanlaon, then Little Falls, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 170 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malusay?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malusay

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