Matalom, PhilippinesCanigao IslandMaasin CathedralKuapnit Balinsasayaw National ParkMahayahay FallsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsGunhuban Waterfalls
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Matalom

Matalom is a town in Leyte district, Philippines of about 4,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast and 11 churches. The must-see places are Canigao Island, Maasin Cathedral and Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park.

10.2831° N, 124.7878° EPop. 4,335

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see13
Notable177
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Canigao Island, island near Matalom
Must-see

Canigao Island

Island · 7 km

Maasin Cathedral, church near Matalom
Must-see

Maasin Cathedral

Church · 22 km · Southern Leyte

Must-see

Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park

National park · 53 km

Places near Matalom by type

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One day from Matalom

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

89 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Matalom
  2. Canigao Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Guadalupe Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Maasin Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  5. Gunhuban Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Matalom
Today’s loopMatalomStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matalom?

Canigao Island (island, about 7 km), Maasin Cathedral (church, about 22 km), Mahayahay Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Canigao Beach (beach, about 7 km), Canigao (heritage site, about 7 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 13 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 4 caves, 11 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest river spot to Matalom?

Canigao Island, about 7 km by road; Danajon (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Matalom?

Canigao Beach, about 7 km by road; Hapitan Beach (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matalom?

Start in Matalom, visit Canigao Island, then Guadalupe Parish Church, then Maasin Cathedral, then Gunhuban Waterfalls, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.