Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Manaul

Manaul is a town in Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines, home to about 3,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 25 beaches & coast, 47 churches, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kuta Church Ruins (40 km), St. Joseph The Worker Parish (48 km) and Mount Wood (49 km).

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Manaul at a glance

Location
Oriental Mindoro district, Philippines
Population
about 3,011
Coordinates
12.4530° N, 121.4107° E
Places within 50 km
117 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Manaul

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manaul: 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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Beaches & coast near Manaul

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Buktot Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Manaul

54 churches within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Roxas (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Manaul

42 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Karambingan Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manaul

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Mount Bubunan (5 km); the best-known is Mount Wood (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Wood · viewpoint · Occidental Mindoro · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Mount Bubunan · viewpoint · Oriental Mindoro · ~5 km
  • Mount Yagaw · viewpoint · Oriental Mindoro · ~6 km
  • Pukanon Rock · viewpoint · Oriental Mindoro · ~7 km
  • Mount Ilin · viewpoint · Occidental Mindoro · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Mount Na-apug · viewpoint · Oriental Mindoro · ~9 km

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Forts & heritage near Manaul

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Kuta Church Ruins (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Manaul

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Manaul. The closest is Talon Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Manaul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manaul
  2. 1 km Buktot Beach · beach, Oriental Mindoro
  3. 7 km Karambingan Island · island, Oriental Mindoro
  4. 6 km Buyallao Island · island, Oriental Mindoro
  5. 2 km Buyayao Point · beach, Oriental Mindoro
  6. 8 km Soguicay Island · island, Oriental Mindoro
  7. 15 km Back to Manaul

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How to reach Manaul

    All places near Manaul by distance

    Within 15 km of Manaul

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manaul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2554Buktot Beach (1 km)
    Churches4754Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1142Karambingan Island (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2325Mount Bubunan (5 km)
    Other attractions27Roxas Town Plaza (24 km)
    Forts & heritage26Kuta Church Ruins (40 km)
    Waterfalls26Talon Falls (22 km)
    Caves14Cave San Rafael №2 ( Entrance ) (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Caratao Lake (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Nature Speaks (10 km)
    Parks11San Jose Municipal Plaza (49 km)
    Museums01Museo de Roberty y Gloria Tirol (96 km)

    Manaul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manaul?

    Buktot Beach (beach, about 1 km), Karambingan Island (island, about 7 km), Buyallao Island (island, about 12 km), Buyayao Point (beach, about 14 km), Soguicay Island (island, about 15 km), Soguicay Bay (beach, about 17 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 25 beaches & coast, 47 churches, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Manaul?

    Buktot Beach, about 1 km by road; Teresa by the Sea (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Manaul?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Ask Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Manaul?

    Karambingan Island, about 7 km by road; Buyallao Island (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manaul?

    Start in Manaul, visit Buktot Beach, then Karambingan Island, then Buyallao Island, then Buyayao Point, then Soguicay Island, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manaul?

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

    Towns near Manaul

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