Northern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Pambujan

Pambujan is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 10,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 20 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Batag Lighthouse (22 km) and Calbayog Cathedral (83 km).

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Pambujan, Philippines
Pambujan, Northern Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pambujan at a glance

Location
Northern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 10,812
Coordinates
12.5642° N, 124.9276° E
Places within 50 km
130 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pambujan

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

61 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Darahasan Island (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Pambujan

54 churches within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Pambujan Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Palapag Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pambujan

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Paninirongan, Pambujan (1 km); the best-known is Batag Lighthouse (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Pambujan

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pambujan

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Kinaliman Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pambujan

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pambujan. The closest is Christ the Redeemer Statue (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Pambujan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pambujan
  2. 12 km Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar · cave, Northern Samar
  3. 4 km Darahasan Island · island, Northern Samar
  4. 7 km Laoang Island · island, Northern Samar
  5. 10 km Batag Lighthouse · beach, Northern Samar
  6. 9 km Calacan Island · island, Northern Samar
  7. 14 km Back to Pambujan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pambujan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1661Darahasan Island (14 km)
    Churches5354Pambujan Catholic Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2028Paninirongan, Pambujan (1 km)
    Waterfalls322Pinipisakan Falls Las Navas Northern Samar (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014Kinaliman Mountain (10 km)
    Other attractions1010Laoang Doppler Radar (15 km)
    Forts & heritage78Christ the Redeemer Statue (1 km)
    Parks55Palapag Town Plaza (26 km)
    Caves14Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Cayaocan Lake (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Biri-LaRoSa Protected Landscape and Seascapes (70 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery Of St Claire, Alisyao, Makiwalo, Mondragon Northern Samar (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diocesan Shrine Of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno (38 km)
    Museums01Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart (83 km)

    Pambujan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pambujan?

    Batag Lighthouse (beach, about 22 km), Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar (cave, about 12 km), Darahasan Island (island, about 14 km), Calacan Island (island, about 14 km), Laoang Island (island, about 15 km), Cahayagan Island (island, about 16 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 20 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Pambujan?

    Darahasan Island, about 14 km by road; Calacan Island (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pambujan?

    Pambujan Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; St. Michael de Archangel Chapel (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pambujan?

    Paninirongan, Pambujan, about 1 km by road; Brgy. Lao-Angan, San Roque, N. Samar (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pambujan?

    Start in Pambujan, visit Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar, then Darahasan Island, then Laoang Island, then Batag Lighthouse, then Calacan Island, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pambujan?

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

    Towns near Pambujan

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