Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ocoy

Ocoy is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 3,099 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bantayan Island (9 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (22 km) and Capitancillo (49 km).

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Ocoy at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 3,099
Coordinates
11.1716° N, 123.7948° E
Places within 50 km
48 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Ocoy

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

87 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Hilantagaan Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ocoy

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Balidbid Lagoon & Beach (2 km); the best-known is Bantayan Island (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ocoy

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Banghitawan Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ocoy

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Mount Solitario (67 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Ocoy

10 caves within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Sto. Niño Cave (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ocoy

10 churches within 100 km of Ocoy. The closest is Bible Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ocoy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ocoy
  2. 3 km Sugar Beach · beach, Cebu
  3. 1 km Kota Wall · heritage site, Cebu
  4. 23 km Guintacan Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  5. 23 km Bantayan Island · island, Cebu
  6. 7 km Balidbid Lagoon & Beach · beach, Cebu
  7. 2 km Back to Ocoy

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How to reach Ocoy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ocoy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1487Hilantagaan Island (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2140Balidbid Lagoon & Beach (2 km)
    Waterfalls213Banghitawan Falls (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints012Mount Solitario (67 km)
    Caves210Sto. Niño Cave (3 km)
    Churches210Bible Baptist Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage45Kota Wall (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (7 km)
    Other attractions12Buntay Point (20 km)
    Parks02Balamban Park (93 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Laaw Lagoon (28 km)
    Museums01Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (59 km)

    Ocoy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ocoy?

    Bantayan Island (island, about 9 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (beach, about 22 km), Balidbid Lagoon & Beach (beach, about 2 km), Sugar Beach (beach, about 3 km), Kota Wall (heritage site, about 3 km), Kota Beach (beach, about 3 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls, 2 caves, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ocoy?

    Hilantagaan Island, about 6 km by road; Silion (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ocoy?

    Balidbid Lagoon & Beach, about 2 km by road; Sugar Beach (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ocoy?

    Banghitawan Falls, about 34 km by road; Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ocoy?

    Start in Ocoy, visit Sugar Beach, then Kota Wall, then Guintacan Lighthouse, then Bantayan Island, then Balidbid Lagoon & Beach, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ocoy?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Ocoy

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