Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Opol

Opol is a town in Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines, home to about 3,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 30 waterfalls, 53 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (12 km), MacArthur Memorial Marker (13 km) and Macajalar Bay (20 km).

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Opol, Philippines
Opol, Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Opol at a glance

Location
Cagayan de Oro district, Philippines
Population
about 3,468
Coordinates
8.5214° N, 124.5711° E
Places within 50 km
126 (5 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 Opol

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Waterfalls near Opol

77 waterfalls within 100 km of Opol. The closest is Abaga Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Opol

66 churches within 100 km of Opol. The closest is Our Lady of Consolación Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Opol

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Opol. The closest is Limunda Opol Misamis Oriental (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Opol

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Opol. The closest is La Playa Assir (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Opol

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Opol. The closest is Happy Hill's Awang Opol Mis Or (6 km); the best-known is Mapawa Nature Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Opol

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Opol. The closest is Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Opol

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

  1. Start in Opol
  2. 2 km Opol Beach · beach, Misamis Oriental
  3. 1 km Roan Beach · beach, Misamis Oriental
  4. 10 km Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan de Oro
  5. 5 km MacArthur Memorial Marker · monument, Cagayan de Oro
  6. 22 km Macajalar Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  7. 20 km Back to Opol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Opol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls3077Abaga Falls (8 km)
    Churches5366Our Lady of Consolación Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints339Limunda Opol Misamis Oriental (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1418La Playa Assir (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Happy Hill's Awang Opol Mis Or (6 km)
    Other attractions67Pirate Cove (5 km)
    Forts & heritage57Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (12 km)
    Parks45Johndorf Subdivision Park (5 km)
    Museums35Pirate's Museum (5 km)
    Caves25Makahambus Cave (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24El Salvador Mosque (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ditucalan Water Reservoir (72 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mantigue (97 km)

    Opol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Opol?

    Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 12 km), MacArthur Memorial Marker (monument, about 13 km), Macajalar Bay (beach, about 20 km), Opol Beach (beach, about 2 km), Roan Beach (beach, about 2 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 3 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 30 waterfalls, 53 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Opol?

    Abaga Falls, about 8 km by road; Nasaad Falls (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Opol?

    Our Lady of Consolación Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Secured Opol Baptist Emblem Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Opol?

    Limunda Opol Misamis Oriental, about 1 km by road; Gupalon Ridge (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Opol?

    Start in Opol, visit Opol Beach, then Roan Beach, then Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, then MacArthur Memorial Marker, then Macajalar Bay, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Opol?

    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 Opol

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