Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mayorga

Mayorga is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 11 churches, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 waterfalls and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Mahagnao (19 km), Mount Pangasugan (29 km) and Leyte (34 km).

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Mayorga, Philippines
Mayorga, Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayorga at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,721
Coordinates
10.9000° N, 125.0000° E
Places within 50 km
46 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mayorga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mayorga: 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 Mayorga

34 churches within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Church of Nazarene (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mayorga

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Leyte (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Mayorga

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Malaguicay Waterfalls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Mayorga

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Camp Bryzoff (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mayorga

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Japanese Bunker (37 km); the best-known is Yolanda Memorial (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mayorga

15 caves within 100 km of Mayorga. The closest is Lintaon Cave and Peak (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mayorga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayorga
  2. 4 km Camp Bryzoff · beach, Leyte
  3. 9 km Church of Nazarene · church, Leyte
  4. 27 km Mount Mahagnao · viewpoint, Leyte
  5. 18 km Leyte · river spot, Leyte
  6. 10 km Mount Pangasugan · viewpoint, Leyte
  7. 29 km Back to Mayorga

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How to reach Mayorga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayorga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1134Church of Nazarene (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves233Leyte (34 km)
    Waterfalls326Malaguicay Waterfalls (22 km)
    Beaches & coast621Camp Bryzoff (4 km)
    Forts & heritage918Japanese Bunker (37 km)
    Caves215Lintaon Cave and Peak (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713Mount Mahagnao (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lake Bito (16 km)
    Parks12MacArthur Park (38 km)
    Museums11Santo Niño Parish (47 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tacloban Buddhist Temple (48 km)

    Mayorga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayorga?

    Mount Mahagnao (viewpoint, about 19 km), Camp Bryzoff (beach, about 4 km), Mount Pangasugan (viewpoint, about 29 km), Church of Nazarene (church, about 12 km), Leyte (river spot, about 34 km), Palo Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 36 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Mayorga?

    Church of Nazarene, about 12 km by road; Baptist Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mayorga?

    Leyte, about 34 km by road; Dio Islet (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mayorga?

    Malaguicay Waterfalls, about 22 km by road; Pangasugan Falls (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayorga?

    Start in Mayorga, visit Camp Bryzoff, then Church of Nazarene, then Mount Mahagnao, then Leyte, then Mount Pangasugan, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayorga?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mayorga

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