Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Owak

Owak is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 3,202 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 29 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Manunggal (21 km), Central Cebu Protected Landscape (23 km) and Cebu (28 km).

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Owak at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 3,202
Coordinates
10.5500° N, 123.7000° E
Places within 50 km
154 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Owak

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Owak: 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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Waterfalls near Owak

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

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Forts & heritage near Owak

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Owak. The closest is Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Owak

39 churches within 100 km of Owak. The closest is Equi Frili Brium Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Owak

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Owak. The closest is Cebu (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Owak

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Owak. The closest is Ticlin Island (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Owak

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Owak. The closest is Buwakan Ni Alexandra (20 km); the best-known is Mount Manunggal (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Owak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Owak
  2. 7 km Balamban Park · park, Cebu
  3. 1 km Equi Frili Brium Church · church, Cebu
  4. 21 km Cebu · beach, Cebu
  5. 23 km Mount Manunggal · viewpoint, Cebu
  6. 4 km Central Cebu Protected Landscape · nature spot, Cebu
  7. 23 km Back to Owak

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How to reach Owak

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Owak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2947Sayao Falls (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2244Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957) (21 km)
    Churches3139Equi Frili Brium Church (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1333Cebu (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves828Ticlin Island (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1427Buwakan Ni Alexandra (20 km)
    Museums1113Capilla Santa Ana Museum (27 km)
    Caves912Casili Cave (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Central Cebu Protected Landscape (23 km)
    Temples44Temple of Leah (35 km)
    Other attractions44Cauit Island Lighthouse (46 km)
    Parks33Balamban Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Malubog Dam (26 km)
    Buddhist sites12Chu Un Temple (42 km)

    Owak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Owak?

    Mount Manunggal (viewpoint, about 21 km), Central Cebu Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 23 km), Balamban Park (park, about 7 km), Cebu (beach, about 28 km), Equi Frili Brium Church (church, about 8 km), Temple of Leah (temple, about 35 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 29 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Owak?

    Sayao Falls, about 16 km by road; Danasan Falls (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Owak?

    Ramon Magsaysay (1907–1957), about 21 km by road; Casa Verde (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Owak?

    Equi Frili Brium Church, about 8 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Owak?

    Start in Owak, visit Balamban Park, then Equi Frili Brium Church, then Cebu, then Mount Manunggal, then Central Cebu Protected Landscape, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Owak?

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

    Towns near Owak

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