Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mandaon

Mandaon is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 3,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 churches, 27 beaches & coast and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bugui Point Lighthouse (52 km), Kalanay Cave (87 km) and Balbagon Island (89 km).

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Mandaon, Philippines
Mandaon, Masbate district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandaon at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 3,540
Coordinates
12.2259° N, 123.2842° E
Places within 50 km
117
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 Mandaon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mandaon: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mandaon

67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is Pearl Rock (4 km); the best-known is Carogo Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Mandaon

40 churches within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is St. Bernard Abbot Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mandaon

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is Mandaon Point (1 km); the best-known is Alas Bay (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mandaon

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is Ilijan Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Mandaon

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is Dukyo Supper Bridge (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mandaon

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mandaon. The closest is Debesmscat Eco-Tourism Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mandaon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandaon
  2. 1 km Alas Bay · beach, Masbate
  3. 9 km Cabug Island · island, Masbate
  4. 2 km Looc Bay · beach, Masbate
  5. 3 km Carogo Island · island, Masbate
  6. 4 km Nin Bay · beach, Masbate
  7. 5 km Back to Mandaon

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From travellers near Mandaon

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How to reach Mandaon

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    Within 15 km of Mandaon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mandaon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1967Pearl Rock (4 km)
    Churches3640St. Bernard Abbot Parish (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2738Mandaon Point (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2525Ilijan Hill (1 km)
    Waterfalls27Dukyo Supper Bridge (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Debesmscat Eco-Tourism Park (12 km)
    Parks33Nailaban Cockfighting Arena (2 km)
    Caves03Bakwitan Cave (85 km)
    Forts & heritage12Jose Rizal Monument (50 km)
    Other attractions01Bugui Point Lighthouse (52 km)
    Museums11Museo De Casa San Rafael (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine of Saint Vincent Ferrer (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lamao (89 km)

    Mandaon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mandaon?

    Alas Bay (beach, about 1 km), Nin Bay (beach, about 5 km), Carogo Island (island, about 8 km), Cabug Island (island, about 8 km), Looc Bay (beach, about 11 km), Cagmasoso Island (island, about 11 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mandaon?

    Pearl Rock, about 4 km by road; Ponte Rock (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mandaon?

    St. Bernard Abbot Parish, about 1 km by road; Maolingon Chapel,Mandaon Masbate (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mandaon?

    Mandaon Point, about 1 km by road; Alas Bay (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mandaon?

    Start in Mandaon, visit Alas Bay, then Cabug Island, then Looc Bay, then Carogo Island, then Nin Bay, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mandaon?

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

    Towns near Mandaon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mandaon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mandaon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.