Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Matlang

Matlang is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 5,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 11 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Isabel Park (6 km), Poro Island (30 km) and Lake Danao Park (34 km).

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Matlang at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 5,840
Coordinates
10.8902° N, 124.4554° E
Places within 50 km
52 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Matlang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matlang: 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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Beaches & coast near Matlang

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is Bawok-bawok Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Matlang

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is Ponson Island (19 km); the best-known is Poro Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Matlang

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is Apale Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Matlang

31 churches within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is Holy Child Parish Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matlang

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (29 km); the best-known is Abunug (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Matlang

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matlang. The closest is Puente de la Reina (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matlang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matlang
  2. 6 km Holy Child Parish Church · church, Leyte
  3. 1 km Isabel Park · park, Leyte
  4. 38 km Lake Danao Park · lake, Cebu
  5. 16 km Poro Island · island, Cebu
  6. 29 km Apale Falls · waterfall, Leyte
  7. 4 km Back to Matlang

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How to reach Matlang

    All places near Matlang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matlang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1148Bawok-bawok Beach (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves737Ponson Island (19 km)
    Waterfalls631Apale Falls (4 km)
    Churches831Holy Child Parish Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints520San Isidro Labrador (29 km)
    Forts & heritage320Puente de la Reina (26 km)
    Caves917Giwanon Cave (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Danao Park (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape (59 km)
    Parks12Isabel Park (6 km)
    Other attractions02Sogod Lighthouse (65 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (90 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (89 km)

    Matlang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matlang?

    Isabel Park (park, about 6 km), Apale Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Holy Child Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Poro Island (island, about 30 km), Lake Danao Park (lake, about 34 km), Bawok-bawok Beach (beach, about 16 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 11 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls, 8 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Matlang?

    Bawok-bawok Beach, about 16 km by road; Pilar Lighthouse (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Matlang?

    Ponson Island, about 19 km by road; Tulang Island (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Matlang?

    Apale Falls, about 4 km by road; Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matlang?

    Start in Matlang, visit Holy Child Parish Church, then Isabel Park, then Lake Danao Park, then Poro Island, then Apale Falls, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matlang?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Matlang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Matlang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.