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Payao

Payao is a town in Philippines of about 9,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 1 forts & heritage, 13 waterfalls and 11 churches. The must-see places are Negros, Kabankalan Cathedral and Kanlaon.

10.1785° N, 122.9236° EPop. 9,137

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see52
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Negros, beach near Payao
Must-see

Negros

Beach · 23 km · Negros Occidental

Kabankalan Cathedral, church near Payao
Must-see

Kabankalan Cathedral

Church · 30 km · Negros Occidental

Kanlaon, viewpoint near Payao
Must-see

Kanlaon

Viewpoint · 43 km · Negros Occidental

Places near Payao by type

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One day from Payao

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:23 pm

155 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Payao
  2. Kabankalan Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. Negrosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Santol Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lima-lima Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kanlaonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Payao
Today’s loopPayaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Payao?

Negros (beach, about 23 km), Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 30 km), Santol Waterfall (waterfall, about 16 km), Kanlaon (viewpoint, about 43 km), Lima-lima Falls (waterfall, about 23 km), Pantao Hill (hill, about 25 km).

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

41 places on Spotwander: 1 fort, 13 waterfalls, 11 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest fort to Payao?

Pulupandan Municipal Hall, about 50 km by road; Republic of Negros (51 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Payao?

Santol Waterfall, about 16 km by road; Lima-lima Falls (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Payao?

Start in Payao, visit Kabankalan Cathedral, then Negros, then Santol Waterfall, then Lima-lima Falls, then Kanlaon, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.