Lanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Masiu

Masiu is a town in Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 churches and 12 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Lake Lanao (16 km), Mount Makaturing (22 km) and Marawi Grand Mosque (26 km).

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Masiu, Philippines
Masiu, Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Masiu at a glance

Location
Lanao del Sur district, Philippines
Coordinates
7.8117° N, 124.3175° E
Places within 50 km
50 (13 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Masiu

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Waterfalls near Masiu

67 waterfalls within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Mineral Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Masiu

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Gatong Mountain (4 km); the best-known is Mount Makaturing (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Masiu

16 churches within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Covenant Baptist Church (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Masiu

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Masiu Grand Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Masiu

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Maladig Beach (53 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Masiu

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Masiu. The closest is Macasalong Island (3 km); the best-known is Nusa Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Masiu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Masiu
  2. 27 km Mount Latukan · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  3. 19 km Mount Makaturing · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  4. 34 km Lake Lanao · lake, Lanao del Sur
  5. 15 km Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts · museum, Lanao del Sur
  6. 5 km Marawi Grand Mosque · mosque, Lanao del Sur
  7. 26 km Back to Masiu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Masiu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls967Mineral Falls (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1131Gatong Mountain (4 km)
    Churches016Covenant Baptist Church (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1213Masiu Grand Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast013Maladig Beach (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Macasalong Island (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Lake Butig (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Gulayan Sa Paaralan (10 km)
    Caves09Mighty Cave (60 km)
    Forts & heritage15Jose Abad Santos Monument (46 km)
    Museums14Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (27 km)
    Parks02Iligan City Wet Park (60 km)
    Other attractions11Tokasan Stairways (4 km)

    Masiu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Masiu?

    Lake Lanao (lake, about 16 km), Mount Makaturing (viewpoint, about 22 km), Marawi Grand Mosque (mosque, about 26 km), Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (museum, about 27 km), Mount Latukan (viewpoint, about 27 km), Sacred Mountain National Park (national park, about 29 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Masiu?

    Mineral Falls, about 18 km by road; Ambal Cataract (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masiu?

    Gatong Mountain, about 4 km by road; Gorge of Gata River (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Masiu?

    Covenant Baptist Church, about 56 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Masiu?

    Start in Masiu, visit Mount Latukan, then Mount Makaturing, then Lake Lanao, then Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts, then Marawi Grand Mosque, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Masiu?

    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 and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Masiu

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