Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mati

Mati is a city in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 105,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 25 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pujada Bay (15 km), Mount Hamiguitan (30 km) and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (38 km).

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Mati, Philippines
Mati, Davao Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mati at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 105,908
Coordinates
6.9551° N, 126.2165° E
Places within 50 km
68 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mati

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mati: 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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Churches near Mati

71 churches within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Victory Church (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mati

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Playa De Angelo (1 km); the best-known is Pujada Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mati

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Aliwagwag Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Mati

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Jose Rizal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mati

8 caves within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Kawa Kawa Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mati

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mati. The closest is Mati Protected Landscape (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mati

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mati
  2. 2 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Oriental
  3. 16 km Pujada Bay · beach, Davao Oriental
  4. 13 km Subangan · museum, Davao Oriental
  5. 3 km Carmelite Monastery · monastery, Davao Oriental
  6. 3 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Oriental
  7. 2 km Back to Mati

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How to reach Mati

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    Within 15 km of Mati

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mati by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2571Victory Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1947Playa De Angelo (1 km)
    Waterfalls828Aliwagwag Falls (10 km)
    Forts & heritage38Jose Rizal (1 km)
    Caves18Kawa Kawa Cave (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Mati Protected Landscape (7 km)
    Museums25Subangan (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Mount Hamiguitan (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Waniban (19 km)
    Parks23Baywalk (1 km)
    Buddhist sites03Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (84 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Masjid Muhajirin, Lower Salazar (1 km)
    Other attractions12Mati Baywalk (1 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Leonard (65 km)

    Mati: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mati?

    Pujada Bay (beach, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 2 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 2 km), Carmelite Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Subangan (museum, about 5 km), Davao Oriental Provincial Museum (museum, about 5 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Mati?

    Victory Church, about 1 km by road; Calapagan Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mati?

    Playa De Angelo, about 1 km by road; Mangihay Dahican (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mati?

    Aliwagwag Falls, about 10 km by road; Pangyan Falls (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mati?

    Start in Mati, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Pujada Bay, then Subangan, then Carmelite Monastery, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mati?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mati

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