Sorsogon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Monbon

Monbon is a town in Sorsogon district, Philippines, home to about 3,408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 churches, 8 waterfalls and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Bulusan (7 km), Lake Aguingay (8 km) and Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (8 km).

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Monbon at a glance

Location
Sorsogon district, Philippines
Population
about 3,408
Coordinates
12.7307° N, 124.0189° E
Places within 50 km
102 (8 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 Monbon

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Monbon

80 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is Ticlin Island (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Monbon

50 churches within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is San Vicente Ferrer Chapel (1 km); the best-known is St. Michael the Archangel Parish (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Monbon

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is Naglahaw Falls, Irosin Sorsogon (4 km); the best-known is Busay Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Monbon

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is Amparo Beach Point (16 km); the best-known is Sorsogon Bay (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monbon

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is Mount Jormajam (4 km); the best-known is Mount Bulusan (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Monbon

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monbon. The closest is Ibalon (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Monbon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monbon
  2. 4 km St. Michael the Archangel Parish · church, Sorsogon
  3. 8 km Lake Aguingay · lake, Sorsogon
  4. 3 km Busay Falls · waterfall, Sorsogon
  5. 5 km Bulusan Volcano Natural Park · nature spot, Sorsogon
  6. 1 km Mount Bulusan · viewpoint, Sorsogon
  7. 7 km Back to Monbon

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    Within 15 km of Monbon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monbon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2180Ticlin Island (25 km)
    Churches3450San Vicente Ferrer Chapel (1 km)
    Waterfalls827Naglahaw Falls, Irosin Sorsogon (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1525Amparo Beach Point (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1519Mount Jormajam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage210Ibalon (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (8 km)
    Other attractions45San Benon Hot Spring (1 km)
    Caves04Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (73 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Aguingay (8 km)
    Museums02Museo de Legazpi (69 km)
    Parks11Rosewood Reserve Integrated Farm (14 km)

    Monbon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monbon?

    Mount Bulusan (viewpoint, about 7 km), Lake Aguingay (lake, about 8 km), Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Busay Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), St. Michael the Archangel Parish (church, about 4 km), Naglahaw Falls, Irosin Sorsogon (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 34 churches, 8 waterfalls, 15 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Monbon?

    Ticlin Island, about 25 km by road; Porong Island (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Monbon?

    San Vicente Ferrer Chapel, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Gulang (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Monbon?

    Naglahaw Falls, Irosin Sorsogon, about 4 km by road; Palogtoc Falls San Roque (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monbon?

    Start in Monbon, visit St. Michael the Archangel Parish, then Lake Aguingay, then Busay Falls, then Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, then Mount Bulusan, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monbon?

    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 Monbon

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