Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Matangad

Matangad is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 2,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 28 waterfalls, 39 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Macajalar Bay (36 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (40 km) and MacArthur Memorial Marker (42 km).

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Matangad at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,825
Coordinates
8.5769° N, 124.3700° E
Places within 50 km
119 (5 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 Matangad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matangad: 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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Waterfalls near Matangad

63 waterfalls within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Sapangdalaga Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Matangad

52 churches within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Sta. Maria Dela Candelaria Chapel (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matangad

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Mount Angas (4 km); the best-known is Mount Malindawag (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Matangad

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Pilcor Beach Matangad Gitagum (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matangad

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Mangrove Rehabilitation Project (3 km); the best-known is Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Matangad

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matangad. The closest is Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matangad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matangad
  2. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  3. 4 km Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape · nature spot, Misamis Oriental
  4. 8 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  5. 15 km Marty's Pool and Nature Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  6. 15 km Sapangdalaga Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  7. 15 km Back to Matangad

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How to reach Matangad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matangad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2863Sapangdalaga Falls (15 km)
    Churches3952Sta. Maria Dela Candelaria Chapel (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints432Mount Angas (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1621Pilcor Beach Matangad Gitagum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Mangrove Rehabilitation Project (3 km)
    Other attractions78Guerrero Cove (5 km)
    Forts & heritage57Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (40 km)
    Parks55Lasang Adventure (8 km)
    Caves35Kalubihon Cave (39 km)
    Museums25Museo de Oro (40 km)
    Temples23Temple of God (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Green Hills Masjid (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ditucalan Water Reservoir (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Nusa Island (99 km)

    Matangad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matangad?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 4 km), Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (nature spot, about 8 km), Sapangdalaga Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Marty's Pool and Nature Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 15 km), Macajalar Bay (beach, about 36 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 28 waterfalls, 39 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Matangad?

    Sapangdalaga Falls, about 15 km by road; Marty's Pool and Nature Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matangad?

    Sta. Maria Dela Candelaria Chapel, about 2 km by road; UCCP Libertad (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matangad?

    Mount Angas, about 4 km by road; Mount Initao (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matangad?

    Start in Matangad, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Marty's Pool and Nature Falls, then Sapangdalaga Falls, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matangad?

    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 Matangad

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