Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia

Places to visit near Passo

Passo is a town in Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 66 churches, 30 beaches & coast, 24 mosques & dargahs and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ambon Island (16 km), Benteng Amsterdam (24 km) and Saparua (57 km).

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Passo at a glance

Location
Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia
Coordinates
3.6301° S, 128.2524° E
Places within 50 km
167 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1861 km

Top places to visit near Passo

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

67 churches within 100 km of Passo. The closest is GBIS Jemaat Bethany (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Tua Oma (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Passo

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Passo. The closest is Wakasihu Beach (1 km); the best-known is Teluk Salahutu (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Passo

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Passo. The closest is Masjid Nurul Islah (1 km); the best-known is Wapauwe Old Mosque (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Passo

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Passo. The closest is Fort Middelburg (1 km); the best-known is Benteng Amsterdam (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Passo

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Passo. The closest is Ambon Island (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ambon Island · river spot · Ambon · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Pombo · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~22 km
  • Haruku Island · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~33 km
  • Saparua · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Kasa · river spot · Seram Bagian Barat · ~47 km
  • Lautsa Island · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~74 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Passo

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Passo. The closest is Lateri Puncak (3 km); the best-known is Kali Mati (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Passo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Passo
  2. 11 km Kali Mati · viewpoint, Ambon
  3. 2 km Christina Martha Tiahahu · viewpoint, Ambon
  4. 2 km Ambon Memorial · monument, Ambon
  5. 9 km Ambon Island · island, Ambon
  6. 11 km Benteng Amsterdam · heritage site, Maluku Tengah
  7. 24 km Back to Passo

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Within 15 km of Passo

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Passo by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches6667GBIS Jemaat Bethany (1 km)
Beaches & coast3031Wakasihu Beach (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs2424Masjid Nurul Islah (1 km)
Forts & heritage1619Fort Middelburg (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves416Ambon Island (16 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1213Lateri Puncak (3 km)
Other attractions44Ambon Hot Springs (9 km)
Museums33Siwalima Ethnological Museum (18 km)
Parks22Taman Bukit Lateri Indah (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens22Pattmura Park (13 km)
Waterfalls11Air Terjun Waai (13 km)
Buddhist sites11Vihara Dharma Agung (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Telaga Tihu (9 km)
Caves11Small Cave (50 km)

Passo: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Passo?

Ambon Island (island, about 16 km), Benteng Amsterdam (heritage site, about 24 km), Ambon Memorial (monument, about 10 km), Kali Mati (viewpoint, about 11 km), Christina Martha Tiahahu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation (fort, about 13 km).

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

167 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 30 beaches & coast, 24 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest church to Passo?

GBIS Jemaat Bethany, about 1 km by road; GSJA Filadelfia Passo (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Passo?

Wakasihu Beach, about 1 km by road; Larier Beach (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Passo?

Masjid Nurul Islah, about 1 km by road; Masjid Nania (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Passo?

Start in Passo, visit Kali Mati, then Christina Martha Tiahahu, then Ambon Memorial, then Ambon Island, then Benteng Amsterdam, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Passo?

October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Passo from Amed?

About 1861 km by road (1489 km in a straight line).

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