Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Palompon

Palompon is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 12,087 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 10 beaches & coast, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Isabel Park (19 km), Capitancillo (39 km) and Lake Danao Natural Park (43 km).

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

Palompon at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 12,087
Coordinates
11.0508° N, 124.3843° E
Places within 50 km
41 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Palompon

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

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Palompon. The closest is Kalanggaman Island Beach (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Palompon

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Palompon. The closest is Kalanggaman Island (20 km); the best-known is Capitancillo (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Palompon

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Palompon. The closest is Busay Waterfalls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Palompon

27 churches within 100 km of Palompon. The closest is Holy Child Parish Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palompon

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palompon. The closest is San Isidro Labrador (23 km); the best-known is Abunug (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Palompon

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

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A one-day trip from Palompon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palompon
  2. 15 km Busay Waterfalls · waterfall, Leyte
  3. 19 km Chapel Crossing · church, Leyte
  4. 25 km Isabel Park · park, Leyte
  5. 1 km Holy Child Parish Church · church, Leyte
  6. 46 km Capitancillo · river spot, Cebu
  7. 39 km Back to Palompon

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How to reach Palompon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palompon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1048Kalanggaman Island Beach (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves433Kalanggaman Island (20 km)
    Waterfalls630Busay Waterfalls (15 km)
    Churches827Holy Child Parish Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints425San Isidro Labrador (23 km)
    Caves417Monterico Cave (22 km)
    Forts & heritage317Boundary Between San Jose and Bayog (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Danao Natural Park (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape (84 km)
    Parks12Isabel Park (19 km)
    Other attractions02Sogod Lighthouse (67 km)
    Museums01Santo Niño Parish (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (88 km)

    Palompon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palompon?

    Isabel Park (park, about 19 km), Busay Waterfalls (waterfall, about 15 km), Capitancillo (river spot, about 39 km), Holy Child Parish Church (church, about 19 km), Chapel Crossing (church, about 19 km), Kalanggaman Island Beach (island, about 20 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 10 beaches & coast, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 waterfalls, 8 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Palompon?

    Kalanggaman Island Beach, about 20 km by road; Bawok-bawok Beach (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Palompon?

    Kalanggaman Island, about 20 km by road; Capitancillo (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Palompon?

    Busay Waterfalls, about 15 km by road; Apale Falls (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palompon?

    Start in Palompon, visit Busay Waterfalls, then Chapel Crossing, then Isabel Park, then Holy Child Parish Church, then Capitancillo, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palompon?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Palompon

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