Cagayan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maxingal

Maxingal is a town in Cagayan district, Philippines, home to about 2,323 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 116 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lal-lo Church (2 km), Basilica Menor Our Lady of Piat (64 km) and Mount Annaguan (65 km).

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Maxingal at a glance

Location
Cagayan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,323
Coordinates
18.2149° N, 121.6681° E
Places within 50 km
158 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maxingal

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Churches near Maxingal

122 churches within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Maxingal Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Lal-lo Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maxingal

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Mt. Cagua (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Maxingal

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Aparri Beach (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Maxingal

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Lafu (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Maxingal

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Blue Water Falls (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Maxingal

9 parks within 100 km of Maxingal. The closest is Lal-lo Municipal Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Maxingal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maxingal
  2. 2 km Magapit Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cagayan
  3. 1 km Lal-lo Church · church, Cagayan
  4. 4 km Lafu · river spot, Cagayan
  5. 22 km Ar · cave, Cagayan
  6. 32 km Buguey Lagoon · lake, Cagayan
  7. 28 km Back to Maxingal

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How to reach Maxingal

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    Within 15 km of Maxingal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maxingal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches116122Maxingal Church of Christ (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints746Mt. Cagua (15 km)
    Beaches & coast729Aparri Beach (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Lafu (6 km)
    Waterfalls010Blue Water Falls (51 km)
    Parks99Lal-lo Municipal Park (2 km)
    Caves27Ar (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Lake Cabalangan (12 km)
    Other attractions46Aparri Doppler Radar (21 km)
    Forts & heritage35Castle in the Sky (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Magapit Protected Landscape (2 km)
    Museums01Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (84 km)

    Maxingal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maxingal?

    Lal-lo Church (church, about 2 km), Magapit Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 2 km), Lafu (river spot, about 6 km), Ar (cave, about 23 km), Maxingal Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Lal-lo Municipal Park (park, about 2 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 116 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 1 river spot, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Maxingal?

    Maxingal Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Lal-lo Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maxingal?

    Mt. Cagua, about 15 km by road; Mount Kulian (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maxingal?

    Aparri Beach, about 21 km by road; Thea's Place (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maxingal?

    Start in Maxingal, visit Magapit Protected Landscape, then Lal-lo Church, then Lafu, then Ar, then Buguey Lagoon, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maxingal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maxingal

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