Surigao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Placer

Placer is a town in Surigao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 10,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 66 churches, 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Paco (14 km), Lake Mainit (32 km) and Bucas Grande (46 km).

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Placer, Philippines
Placer, Surigao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Placer at a glance

Location
Surigao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 10,443
Coordinates
9.6542° N, 125.6025° E
Places within 50 km
156 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Placer

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

78 churches within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Santisima Trinidad Parish Roman Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Bilang-bilang Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Placer

75 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Bancay Islet (2 km); the best-known is Big Tinago Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Big Tinago Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~5 km
  • Mahaba Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~11 km
  • Maanoc Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~12 km
  • Cagban · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~17 km
  • Sagisi · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~17 km
  • Kabo Island · river spot · Surigao del Norte · ~19 km

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Beaches & coast near Placer

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Kagbantoy Beach, Placer SDN (1 km); the best-known is Sampaguita Beach (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Placer

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Togonan Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Placer

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Mt. Maniayao (12 km); the best-known is Mount Paco (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Placer

8 caves within 100 km of Placer. The closest is Silop Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Placer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Placer
  2. 11 km Mahaba Island Protected Landscape and Seascape · island, Surigao del Norte
  3. 1 km Mahaba Island · island, Surigao del Norte
  4. 8 km Big Tinago Island · island, Surigao del Norte
  5. 18 km Mount Paco · viewpoint, Surigao del Norte
  6. 21 km Lake Mainit · lake, Agusan del Norte
  7. 32 km Back to Placer

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How to reach Placer

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    Within 15 km of Placer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Placer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6678Santisima Trinidad Parish Roman Catholic Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3975Bancay Islet (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1544Kagbantoy Beach, Placer SDN (1 km)
    Waterfalls314Togonan Falls (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Mt. Maniayao (12 km)
    Caves48Silop Cave (17 km)
    Parks67Rizal Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Mahaba Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Mahucdam Lake Heavenly Steps (15 km)
    Forts & heritage26Jose Rizal (1 km)
    Other attractions33Bacuag Hanging Bridges (7 km)
    Museums12Surigaonon Heritage Center (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11San Nicolas de Tolentino (19 km)

    Placer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Placer?

    Mount Paco (viewpoint, about 14 km), Big Tinago Island (island, about 5 km), Mahaba Island (island, about 11 km), Mahaba Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (island, about 11 km), Lake Mainit (lake, about 32 km), Maanoc Island (island, about 12 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Placer?

    Santisima Trinidad Parish Roman Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; UPC Queenie (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Placer?

    Bancay Islet, about 2 km by road; Cogbababang Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Placer?

    Kagbantoy Beach, Placer SDN, about 1 km by road; Borongkot Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Placer?

    Start in Placer, visit Mahaba Island Protected Landscape and Seascape, then Mahaba Island, then Big Tinago Island, then Mount Paco, then Lake Mainit, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Placer?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Placer

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