Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Motiong

Motiong is a town in Samar district, Philippines, home to about 2,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast and 8 churches. The must-see places are Basiao Island (18 km), Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (18 km) and Samar Island Natural Park (21 km).

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Motiong, Philippines
Motiong, Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Motiong at a glance

Location
Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 2,507
Coordinates
11.7800° N, 124.9997° E
Places within 50 km
64 (4 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 Motiong

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Motiong

86 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Samar (3 km); the best-known is Basiao Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Motiong

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Pinipisakan Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Motiong

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Maqueda Bay (4 km); the best-known is Payao Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Motiong

22 churches within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Motiong Holy Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Motiong

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Man Made Elevator (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Motiong

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Motiong. The closest is Jose Rizal Munument (4 km); the best-known is Queen Isabel II Monument (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Motiong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Motiong
  2. 3 km Samar · river spot, Samar
  3. 19 km Samar Island Natural Park · island, Samar
  4. 24 km Langun-Gobingob Caves · cave, Samar
  5. 21 km Basiao Island · island, Samar
  6. 16 km Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God · church, Samar
  7. 18 km Back to Motiong

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Motiong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3086Samar (3 km)
    Waterfalls837Pinipisakan Falls (16 km)
    Beaches & coast623Maqueda Bay (4 km)
    Churches822Motiong Holy Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints121Man Made Elevator (37 km)
    Forts & heritage314Jose Rizal Munument (4 km)
    Caves49Linaw Cave Lagoon (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Samar Island Natural Park (21 km)
    Museums13De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum (16 km)
    Other attractions22Tongonan-Paranas Geothermal Steam Electric Power (2 km)
    Parks01MacArthur Park (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (74 km)

    Motiong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Motiong?

    Basiao Island (island, about 18 km), Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (church, about 18 km), Samar Island Natural Park (island, about 21 km), Langun-Gobingob Caves (cave, about 21 km), Samar (river spot, about 3 km), Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church (church, about 4 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 8 churches, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Motiong?

    Samar, about 3 km by road; Malatugawi Island (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Motiong?

    Pinipisakan Falls, about 16 km by road; Blanca Aurora Falls (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Motiong?

    Maqueda Bay, about 4 km by road; Payao Beach (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Motiong?

    Start in Motiong, visit Samar, then Samar Island Natural Park, then Langun-Gobingob Caves, then Basiao Island, then Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Motiong?

    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 Motiong

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