Lanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Molundo

Molundo is a town in Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 27 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Marawi Grand Mosque (14 km), Sacred Mountain National Park (15 km) and Rungkunan National Park (17 km).

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Molundo at a glance

Location
Lanao del Sur district, Philippines
Coordinates
7.9386° N, 124.3703° E
Places within 50 km
78 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Molundo

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Waterfalls near Molundo

74 waterfalls within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Limunsudan Falls (32 km); the best-known is Abaga Falls (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Molundo

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Gorge of Gata River (15 km); the best-known is Mount Ragang (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Molundo

35 churches within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Santa María Auxiliadora Cathedral (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Molundo

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Maladig Beach (67 km); the best-known is Iligan Bay (71 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Molundo

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Buandinsoba Mosque (3 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Molundo

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Molundo. The closest is Gulayan Sa Paaralan (10 km); the best-known is Sacred Mountain National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Molundo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molundo
  2. 19 km Lake Lanao · lake, Lanao del Sur
  3. 15 km Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts · museum, Lanao del Sur
  4. 5 km Marawi Grand Mosque · mosque, Lanao del Sur
  5. 3 km Sacred Mountain National Park · national park, Lanao del Sur
  6. 15 km Rungkunan National Park · national park, Lanao del Sur
  7. 17 km Back to Molundo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molundo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2774Limunsudan Falls (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1235Gorge of Gata River (15 km)
    Churches635Santa María Auxiliadora Cathedral (13 km)
    Beaches & coast014Maladig Beach (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1111Buandinsoba Mosque (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Gulayan Sa Paaralan (10 km)
    Forts & heritage211Captain Rommel Sandoval, PA (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Lake Lanao (19 km)
    Caves19Mighty Cave (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Nusa Island (23 km)
    Museums26Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (17 km)
    Parks35Rizal Park (13 km)
    Other attractions13Kilometer Zero (15 km)

    Molundo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molundo?

    Marawi Grand Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Sacred Mountain National Park (national park, about 15 km), Rungkunan National Park (national park, about 17 km), Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (museum, about 17 km), Lake Lanao (lake, about 19 km), Dansalan Bato Ali Mosque (mosque, about 13 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 27 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 11 mosques & dargahs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Molundo?

    Limunsudan Falls, about 32 km by road; Mineral Falls (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Molundo?

    Gorge of Gata River, about 15 km by road; Mount Mupo (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Molundo?

    Santa María Auxiliadora Cathedral, about 13 km by road; Covenant Baptist Church (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molundo?

    Start in Molundo, visit Lake Lanao, then Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts, then Marawi Grand Mosque, then Sacred Mountain National Park, then Rungkunan National Park, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molundo?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Molundo

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