Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Mobo

Mobo is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 3,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 churches, 17 beaches & coast and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave (54 km), Bugui Point Lighthouse (68 km) and Capul Island (70 km).

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Mobo, Philippines
Mobo, Masbate district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mobo at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 3,750
Coordinates
12.3363° N, 123.6574° E
Places within 50 km
109
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mobo

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

69 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is Tatus Island (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Mobo

50 churches within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mobo

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is Licuson, Mobo (3 km); the best-known is Star Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mobo

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is Holjogan Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mobo

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is View to Buntod (2 km); the best-known is Mayong Payong Viewpoint (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mobo

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mobo. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mobo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mobo
  2. 6 km Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate · waterfall, Masbate
  3. 3 km Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm · church, Masbate
  4. 5 km Mayong Payong Viewpoint · viewpoint, Masbate
  5. 2 km Holjogan Falls · waterfall, Masbate
  6. 10 km Star Beach · beach, Masbate
  7. 8 km Back to Mobo

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    Within 15 km of Mobo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mobo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2369Tatus Island (17 km)
    Churches4450The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1730Licuson, Mobo (3 km)
    Waterfalls413Holjogan Falls (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79View to Buntod (2 km)
    Other attractions45Buntod Adventure (4 km)
    Forts & heritage25Jose Rizal Monument (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Buntod Marine Sanctuary (4 km)
    Parks33Pallabot Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake Danao (14 km)
    Caves02Kalanay Cave (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (3 km)

    Mobo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mobo?

    Mayong Payong Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 3 km), Holjogan Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate (waterfall, about 6 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm (church, about 6 km), Star Beach (beach, about 8 km), Masbate Lighthouse (church, about 9 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mobo?

    Tatus Island, about 17 km by road; Matabao Island (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mobo?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 1 km by road; St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mobo?

    Licuson, Mobo, about 3 km by road; Bitoon Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mobo?

    Start in Mobo, visit Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate, then Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Egm, then Mayong Payong Viewpoint, then Holjogan Falls, then Star Beach, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mobo?

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

    Towns near Mobo

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