Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines

Places to visit near Panay

Panay is a town in Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines, home to about 4,134 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 41 churches, 17 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Buluan (34 km), Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu (39 km) and Mount Matutum (63 km).

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Panay at a glance

Location
Sultan Kudarat district, Philippines
Population
about 4,134
Coordinates
6.4970° N, 124.6381° E
Places within 50 km
79 (2 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 Panay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Panay: 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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Churches near Panay

61 churches within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Panay Alliance Church (2 km); the best-known is Freedom Life Chapel (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Panay

45 waterfalls within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Seven Falls Lake Sebu (28 km); the best-known is Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Panay

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Alah Valley (9 km); the best-known is Mount Pitot Kalabaw (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Panay

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Mindupok Beach (64 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Panay

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Necitas Lagoon (10 km); the best-known is Baras Bird Sanctuary (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Panay

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Panay. The closest is Manuel Roxas Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Buluan (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Panay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 172 km on the road.

  1. Start in Panay
  2. 34 km Lake Buluan · lake, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 26 km Baras Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary, Sultan Kudarat
  4. 6 km Sultan Muhammad Kudarat · heritage site, Sultan Kudarat
  5. 26 km Mount Pitot Kalabaw · viewpoint, Sultan Kudarat
  6. 41 km Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu · waterfall, South Cotabato
  7. 39 km Back to Panay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4161Panay Alliance Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls1745Seven Falls Lake Sebu (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints826Alah Valley (9 km)
    Beaches & coast026Mindupok Beach (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Necitas Lagoon (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Manuel Roxas Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage24Sultan Muhammad Kudarat (20 km)
    Other attractions24Severino River Park (10 km)
    Caves24Bat Cave "Kofnit Cave" in Lake Sebu (40 km)
    Parks12Rizal Park (5 km)
    Museums02B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (75 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Dimaukom (67 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Balot (85 km)

    Panay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panay?

    Lake Buluan (lake, about 34 km), Mount Pitot Kalabaw (viewpoint, about 15 km), Baras Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 18 km), Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu (waterfall, about 39 km), Sultan Muhammad Kudarat (heritage site, about 20 km), Freedom Life Chapel (church, about 21 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 17 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Panay?

    Panay Alliance Church, about 2 km by road; Norala Alliance Church (CAMACOP) (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Panay?

    Seven Falls Lake Sebu, about 28 km by road; Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Panay?

    Alah Valley, about 9 km by road; Canizares Viewpoint (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panay?

    Start in Panay, visit Lake Buluan, then Baras Bird Sanctuary, then Sultan Muhammad Kudarat, then Mount Pitot Kalabaw, then Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu, and drive back — about 172 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panay?

    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 Panay

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