Lanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Margos

Margos is a town in Lanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 2,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 80 churches, 5 waterfalls, 16 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Panguil Bay (17 km), Pulacan Falls (22 km) and Bukagan Bell Tower (36 km).

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Margos at a glance

Location
Lanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,264
Coordinates
7.9320° N, 123.6590° E
Places within 50 km
137 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Margos

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Churches near Margos

88 churches within 100 km of Margos. The closest is Taguitic Chapel (2 km); the best-known is Christ the King Catholic Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Margos

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Margos. The closest is Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (16 km); the best-known is Pulacan Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Margos

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Margos. The closest is Diniog Beach (11 km); the best-known is Panguil Bay (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Margos

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Margos. The closest is Mount Turong-Turong (11 km); the best-known is Bukagan Bell Tower (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Margos

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Margos. The closest is Sumalig Islet (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Margos

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Margos. The closest is La Libertad Lake Adventure (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Margos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Margos
  2. 17 km Panguil Bay · beach, Misamis Occidental
  3. 19 km Bukagan Bell Tower · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  4. 30 km Christ the King Catholic Church · church, Lanao del Norte
  5. 4 km Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte · waterfall, Lanao del Norte
  6. 35 km Pulacan Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 22 km Back to Margos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Margos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8088Taguitic Chapel (2 km)
    Waterfalls538Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1625Diniog Beach (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints921Mount Turong-Turong (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves211Sumalig Islet (9 km)
    Other attractions710Globe Tower (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28La Libertad Lake Adventure (11 km)
    Forts & heritage57Andres Bonifacio (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46Dangola-an Mosque (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Braders Garden (16 km)
    Parks34Saint Vincent's Ferrer Park (18 km)
    Museums24Bonifacio Historical Center (18 km)
    Caves02Mighty Cave (91 km)

    Margos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Margos?

    Panguil Bay (beach, about 17 km), Pulacan Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Bukagan Bell Tower (viewpoint, about 36 km), Christ the King Catholic Church (church, about 16 km), Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (waterfall, about 16 km), Baguio Beach (beach, about 16 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 5 waterfalls, 16 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Margos?

    Taguitic Chapel, about 2 km by road; United Church of Christ in the Philippines (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Margos?

    Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte, about 16 km by road; Cathedral Falls Waterworld (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Margos?

    Diniog Beach, about 11 km by road; SamuelPacita Beach (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Margos?

    Start in Margos, visit Panguil Bay, then Bukagan Bell Tower, then Christ the King Catholic Church, then Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte, then Pulacan Falls, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Margos?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Margos

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