Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Masaba

Masaba is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 2,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 forts & heritage, 29 churches and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Central Cebu Protected Landscape (20 km), Bagacay Point Lighthouse (22 km) and Mount Manunggal (24 km).

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Masaba at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 2,456
Coordinates
10.5333° N, 123.9667° E
Places within 50 km
164 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Masaba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Masaba: 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 Masaba

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is Mactan (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Masaba

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (24 km); the best-known is Lapulapu Monument (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Masaba

41 churches within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (19 km); the best-known is Mandaue Presidencia (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Masaba

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is Piancel Beach (9 km); the best-known is Bagacay Point Lighthouse (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Masaba

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is Dao Falls & Dao Hills (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Masaba

21 caves within 100 km of Masaba. The closest is Tolo Tolo Cave (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Masaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Masaba
  2. 5 km Licos Peak · peak, Cebu
  3. 15 km Central Cebu Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cebu
  4. 4 km Mount Manunggal · viewpoint, Cebu
  5. 14 km Temple of Leah · temple, Cebu City
  6. 20 km Bagacay Point Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  7. 22 km Back to Masaba

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How to reach Masaba

    All places near Masaba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Masaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves946Mactan (34 km)
    Forts & heritage2643Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (24 km)
    Churches2941The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (19 km)
    Beaches & coast2237Piancel Beach (9 km)
    Waterfalls2536Dao Falls & Dao Hills (10 km)
    Caves1321Tolo Tolo Cave (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1216Licos Peak (5 km)
    Museums1012Biological Museum (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Central Cebu Protected Landscape (20 km)
    Temples44Temple of Leah (26 km)
    Other attractions44Tilhaon Lighthouse (25 km)
    Parks34Plaza Hamabar (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Buhisan Dam (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chu Un Temple (33 km)

    Masaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Masaba?

    Central Cebu Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 20 km), Bagacay Point Lighthouse (beach, about 22 km), Mount Manunggal (viewpoint, about 24 km), Licos Peak (peak, about 5 km), Temple of Leah (temple, about 26 km), Mandaue Presidencia (church, about 29 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 22 beaches & coast, 25 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Masaba?

    Mactan, about 34 km by road; Shell Island (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Masaba?

    Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957), about 24 km by road; Lapulapu Monument (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Masaba?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 19 km by road; Church of Mary Coredemptrix (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Masaba?

    Start in Masaba, visit Licos Peak, then Central Cebu Protected Landscape, then Mount Manunggal, then Temple of Leah, then Bagacay Point Lighthouse, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Masaba?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Masaba

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