Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Peña

Peña is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 2,537 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 waterfalls, 5 beaches & coast and 2 churches. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave (13 km), Capul Island (57 km) and Carnaza Island (83 km).

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Peña at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 2,537
Coordinates
12.0890° N, 123.9384° E
Places within 50 km
39 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Peña

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Peña

102 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Peña. The closest is Cudao Island (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Peña

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Peña. The closest is Calanay Falls, Palanas (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Peña

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Peña. The closest is Porta Vega Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Peña

10 churches within 100 km of Peña. The closest is March of Faith Church Sole Inc.-Nabangig,Palanas (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Peña

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peña. The closest is Mount Banco (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Peña

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Peña. The closest is Bongsanglay Natural Park (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Peña

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peña
  2. 13 km Kalanay Cave · heritage site, Masbate
  3. 1 km Kalanay Cave · cave, Masbate
  4. 28 km Cudao Island · island, Masbate
  5. 3 km Porta Vega Beach · beach, Masbate
  6. 11 km Calanay Falls, Palanas · waterfall, Masbate
  7. 8 km Back to Peña

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How to reach Peña

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peña by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27102Cudao Island (20 km)
    Waterfalls127Calanay Falls, Palanas (8 km)
    Beaches & coast523Porta Vega Beach (19 km)
    Churches210March of Faith Church Sole Inc.-Nabangig,Palanas (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Mount Banco (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bongsanglay Natural Park (44 km)
    Caves13Kalanay Cave (13 km)
    Forts & heritage12Kalanay Cave (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Aguingay (94 km)
    Museums01Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart (89 km)

    Peña: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peña?

    Kalanay Cave (heritage site, about 13 km), Calanay Falls, Palanas (waterfall, about 8 km), Kalanay Cave (cave, about 13 km), Porta Vega Beach (beach, about 19 km), Cudao Island (island, about 20 km), Ponduhan Point (beach, about 24 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 waterfall, 5 beaches & coast, 2 churches, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Peña?

    Cudao Island, about 20 km by road; Deagan Island (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Peña?

    Calanay Falls, Palanas, about 8 km by road; Holjogan Falls (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Peña?

    Porta Vega Beach, about 19 km by road; Ponduhan Point (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peña?

    Start in Peña, visit Kalanay Cave, then Kalanay Cave, then Cudao Island, then Porta Vega Beach, then Calanay Falls, Palanas, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peña?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Peña

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