Davao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Panabo

Panabo is a town in Davao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 84,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 21 waterfalls, 51 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (31 km), People's Park (35 km) and San Pedro Cathedral (35 km).

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Panabo, Philippines
Panabo, Davao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Panabo at a glance

Location
Davao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 84,749
Coordinates
7.3081° N, 125.6842° E
Places within 50 km
121 (4 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 Panabo

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Waterfalls near Panabo

94 waterfalls within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is Migum Falls Barangay Cabuyoan Mabini Davao De Oro (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Panabo

68 churches within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is Museo Panabo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Panabo

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is Mount Megatong (43 km); the best-known is Leonard Kniaseff (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Panabo

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is White Sand Cottages (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Panabo

15 caves within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is Japanese Cave House (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Panabo

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Panabo. The closest is Pereyras Terminal (26 km); the best-known is City Hall of Davao (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Panabo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Panabo
  2. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao del Norte
  3. 6 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao del Norte
  4. 9 km White Sand Cottages · beach, Davao del Norte
  5. 30 km Lon Wa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Davao City
  6. 30 km Museo Panabo · church, Davao del Norte
  7. 1 km Back to Panabo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panabo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2194Migum Falls Barangay Cabuyoan Mabini Davao De Oro (24 km)
    Churches5168Museo Panabo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints137Mount Megatong (43 km)
    Beaches & coast1736White Sand Cottages (3 km)
    Caves815Japanese Cave House (18 km)
    Forts & heritage68Pereyras Terminal (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Monfort Bat Sanctuary (20 km)
    Museums46Museo Dabawenyo (34 km)
    Buddhist sites33Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Leonard (53 km)
    Parks22People's Park (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kopiat Island (21 km)
    Temples22Mindanao Taoist Temple (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Ziddig Mosque (28 km)
    Other attractions11Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (35 km)

    Panabo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panabo?

    Museo Panabo (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), White Sand Cottages (beach, about 3 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 7 km), Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 31 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 11 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 21 waterfalls, 51 churches, 1 viewpoint, 17 beaches & coast, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Panabo?

    Migum Falls Barangay Cabuyoan Mabini Davao De Oro, about 24 km by road; Palangag Falls (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Panabo?

    Museo Panabo, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Panabo?

    Mount Megatong, about 43 km by road; Mount Saldab (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panabo?

    Start in Panabo, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then White Sand Cottages, then Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, then Museo Panabo, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panabo?

    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 Panabo

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