Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maputi

Maputi is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,304 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 42 waterfalls, 38 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dodiongan Falls (25 km), Iligan Bay (35 km) and Limunsudan Falls (36 km).

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Maputi at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,304
Coordinates
8.4497° N, 124.2906° E
Places within 50 km
112 (7 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 Maputi

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Waterfalls near Maputi

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Kanapulan Falls (10 km); the best-known is Dodiongan Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Maputi

50 churches within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maputi

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Mount Malindawag (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Maputi

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Maputi, Naawan Misamis Oriental (1 km); the best-known is Iligan Bay (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maputi

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Maputi

7 parks within 100 km of Maputi. The closest is Naawan Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Maputi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maputi
  2. 6 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  3. 13 km Kanapulan Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  4. 1 km Abaga Ni Kulas Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  5. 1 km Tagbalugo Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  6. 20 km Dodiongan Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  7. 25 km Back to Maputi

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    Within 15 km of Maputi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maputi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls4262Kanapulan Falls (10 km)
    Churches3850Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints322Mount Malindawag (19 km)
    Beaches & coast814Maputi, Naawan Misamis Oriental (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (14 km)
    Parks67Naawan Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage47Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (48 km)
    Museums35Macapagal Ancestral House (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Ditucalan Water Reservoir (42 km)
    Caves34Kalubihon Cave (20 km)
    Other attractions33Globe (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Marawi Grand Mosque (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Nusa Island (80 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise (81 km)

    Maputi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maputi?

    Dodiongan Falls (waterfall, about 25 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 6 km), Kanapulan Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Abaga Ni Kulas Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Tagbalugo Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 42 waterfalls, 38 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Maputi?

    Kanapulan Falls, about 10 km by road; Abaga Ni Kulas Falls (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maputi?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Naawan Alliance Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maputi?

    Mount Malindawag, about 19 km by road; Mount Agad-Agad (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maputi?

    Start in Maputi, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Kanapulan Falls, then Abaga Ni Kulas Falls, then Tagbalugo Falls, then Dodiongan Falls, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maputi?

    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 Maputi

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