Bohol district, Philippines

Places to visit near Nahawan

Nahawan is a town in Bohol district, Philippines, home to about 2,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 21 waterfalls and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bohol (23 km), Calape Municipal Building (27 km) and Chocolate Hills (29 km).

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Nahawan at a glance

Location
Bohol district, Philippines
Population
about 2,226
Coordinates
9.9711° N, 124.0484° E
Places within 50 km
147 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Nahawan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nahawan: 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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Forts & heritage near Nahawan

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Dagohoy Monument (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Nahawan

47 churches within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Saint Augustine Parish Church (10 km); the best-known is Calape Municipal Building (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Nahawan

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Binaliw Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Nahawan

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Cabgan Island Marine Sanctuary (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nahawan

32 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Cuaming Island (21 km); the best-known is Bohol (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Nahawan

21 caves within 100 km of Nahawan. The closest is Mandahunog Spring (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nahawan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nahawan
  2. 8 km Cabgan Island Marine Sanctuary · sanctuary, Bohol
  3. 20 km Calape Municipal Building · church, Bohol
  4. 28 km Sagbayan Peak Park · peak, Bohol
  5. 17 km Bohol · river spot, Bohol
  6. 20 km Binaliw Falls · waterfall, Bohol
  7. 3 km Back to Nahawan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nahawan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2657Dagohoy Monument (19 km)
    Churches2347Saint Augustine Parish Church (10 km)
    Waterfalls2143Binaliw Falls (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1934Cabgan Island Marine Sanctuary (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2232Cuaming Island (21 km)
    Caves1121Mandahunog Spring (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints519Sagbayan Peak Park (7 km)
    Museums712National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (23 km)
    Other attractions34Tarsier (41 km)
    Temples04Philippine Chinese Spiritual Temple (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ilijan Hill and Man Made Lagoon (17 km)
    Parks11Plaza Hamabar (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chu Un Temple (52 km)

    Nahawan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nahawan?

    Bohol (river spot, about 23 km), Binaliw Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Calape Municipal Building (church, about 27 km), Sagbayan Peak Park (peak, about 7 km), Cabgan Island Marine Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 8 km), Chocolate Hills (hill, about 29 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 21 waterfalls, 19 beaches & coast, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nahawan?

    Dagohoy Monument, about 19 km by road; Señora Iyay Lofranco Ancestral House (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nahawan?

    Saint Augustine Parish Church, about 10 km by road; Birhen Sa Kalooy Chapel (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Nahawan?

    Binaliw Falls, about 3 km by road; Cawasan Falls (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nahawan?

    Start in Nahawan, visit Cabgan Island Marine Sanctuary, then Calape Municipal Building, then Sagbayan Peak Park, then Bohol, then Binaliw Falls, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nahawan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Nahawan

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