Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ormoc

Ormoc is a city in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 191,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 5 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Abunug (13 km), Lake Danao Natural Park (15 km) and Mount Cancajanag (24 km).

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Ormoc, Philippines
Ormoc, Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ormoc at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 191,200
Coordinates
11.0064° N, 124.6075° E
Places within 50 km
41 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ormoc

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ormoc: 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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Beaches & coast near Ormoc

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is San Rafael Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ormoc

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ormoc

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is Ponson Island (34 km); the best-known is Leyte (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Ormoc

30 churches within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is Family (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ormoc

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (12 km); the best-known is Abunug (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Ormoc

18 caves within 100 km of Ormoc. The closest is Monterico Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ormoc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ormoc
  2. 1 km Puente de la Reina · heritage site, Leyte
  3. 13 km Abunug · viewpoint, Leyte
  4. 5 km Lake Danao Natural Park · lake, Leyte
  5. 15 km Family · church, Leyte
  6. 1 km Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte · waterfall, Leyte
  7. 0 km Back to Ormoc

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ormoc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast539San Rafael Beach (9 km)
    Waterfalls734Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves231Ponson Island (34 km)
    Churches1130Family (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints624San Isidro Labrador (12 km)
    Caves318Monterico Cave (22 km)
    Forts & heritage514Puente de la Reina (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Danao Natural Park (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (67 km)
    Parks12Isabel Park (26 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (63 km)
    Other attractions01Sogod Lighthouse (90 km)

    Ormoc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ormoc?

    Abunug (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lake Danao Natural Park (lake, about 15 km), Puente de la Reina (heritage site, about 1 km), Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte (waterfall, about 1 km), Family (church, about 1 km), Fiel Family Ancestral Home (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 5 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ormoc?

    San Rafael Beach, about 9 km by road; Bawok-bawok Beach (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ormoc?

    Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte, about 1 km by road; Manban Falls (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ormoc?

    Ponson Island, about 34 km by road; Leyte (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ormoc?

    Start in Ormoc, visit Puente de la Reina, then Abunug, then Lake Danao Natural Park, then Family, then Busay Falls, Isabel Leyte, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ormoc?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ormoc

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