Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Matalam

Matalam is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 9,783 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 16 waterfalls, 4 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Pikit (31 km), Lake Venado (52 km) and Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (52 km).

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Matalam, Philippines
Matalam, Cotabato district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Matalam at a glance

Location
Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 9,783
Coordinates
7.0864° N, 124.9006° E
Places within 50 km
26 (1 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 Matalam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matalam: 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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Things to see near Matalam, by type

Waterfalls near Matalam

91 waterfalls within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Matalam

57 churches within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matalam

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Mount Sinkatulan (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Matalam

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Tagabuli Bay (78 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Matalam

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Fort Pikit (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Matalam

9 caves within 100 km of Matalam. The closest is Pisan Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Matalam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matalam
  2. 23 km Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross · church, Cotabato
  3. 16 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Cotabato
  4. 17 km Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato · waterfall, Cotabato
  5. 24 km Pisan Cave · cave, Cotabato
  6. 34 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
  7. 31 km Back to Matalam

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How to reach Matalam

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matalam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1691Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato (23 km)
    Churches457Iglesia Ni Cristo (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints241Mount Sinkatulan (27 km)
    Beaches & coast014Tagabuli Bay (78 km)
    Forts & heritage110Fort Pikit (31 km)
    Caves19Pisan Cave (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Liguasan Marsh (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lake Venado (52 km)
    Museums05Malagos Chocolate Museum (74 km)
    Parks03Philippine Eagle (72 km)
    Buddhist sites03Polian Temple (98 km)
    Other attractions02Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (67 km)
    Temples02Davao Indian Temple (95 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Dimaukom (71 km)

    Matalam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matalam?

    Fort Pikit (fort, about 31 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 11 km), Pisan Cave (cave, about 15 km), Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross (church, about 23 km), Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato (waterfall, about 23 km), Mount Sinkatulan (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    26 places on Spotwander: 16 waterfalls, 4 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Matalam?

    Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato, about 23 km by road; Bobong Falls (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matalam?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 11 km by road; Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matalam?

    Mount Sinkatulan, about 27 km by road; UK Peak (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matalam?

    Start in Matalam, visit Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato, then Pisan Cave, then Fort Pikit, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matalam?

    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 Matalam

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