Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maya

Maya is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 7,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Malapascua (12 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (23 km) and Carnaza Island (34 km).

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Maya at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 7,572
Coordinates
11.2744° N, 124.0553° E
Places within 50 km
50 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Maya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maya: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Maya

50 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Chocolate Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Maya

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Logon Beach (11 km); the best-known is Malapascua (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Maya

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Banghitawan Falls (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maya

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Mount Canjamampaay (65 km); the best-known is Vulcan (Biliran) (71 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Maya

16 churches within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Maya

13 caves within 100 km of Maya. The closest is Skull Cave (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Maya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maya
  2. 5 km Chocolate Island · island, Cebu
  3. 7 km Dakit-Dakit Island · island, Cebu
  4. 1 km Logon Beach · beach, Cebu
  5. 1 km Malapascua · beach, Cebu
  6. 31 km Guintacan Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  7. 23 km Back to Maya

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How to reach Maya

    All places near Maya by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1150Chocolate Island (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2446Logon Beach (11 km)
    Waterfalls222Banghitawan Falls (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints017Mount Canjamampaay (65 km)
    Churches216Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (33 km)
    Caves413Skull Cave (34 km)
    Forts & heritage48Old Train (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Laaw Lagoon (23 km)
    Other attractions12Buntay Point (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (45 km)
    Parks01Isabel Park (71 km)
    Museums01Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (97 km)

    Maya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maya?

    Malapascua (beach, about 12 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (beach, about 23 km), Chocolate Island (island, about 5 km), Dakit-Dakit Island (island, about 10 km), Logon Beach (beach, about 11 km), Hippocampus (beach, about 11 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls, 2 churches, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Maya?

    Chocolate Island, about 5 km by road; Dakit-Dakit Island (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maya?

    Logon Beach, about 11 km by road; Hippocampus (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Maya?

    Banghitawan Falls, about 46 km by road; Busay Waterfalls (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maya?

    Start in Maya, visit Chocolate Island, then Dakit-Dakit Island, then Logon Beach, then Malapascua, then Guintacan Lighthouse, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maya?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Maya

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