Places to visit near

Placer

Placer is a town in Masbate district, Philippines of about 5,969 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 beaches & coast and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave, Carnaza Island and Malapascua.

11.8687° N, 123.9184° EPop. 5,969

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see10
Notable168
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Placer

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

101 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 Placer
  2. Guinauayan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Nagarao Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Nabugtu Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Kalanay Caveheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Matayum Lagoonbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Placer
Today’s loopPlacerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Placer?

Kalanay Cave (heritage site, about 21 km), Guinauayan Island (island, about 8 km), Nagarao Island (island, about 12 km), Nabugtu Island (island, about 20 km), Kalanay Cave (cave, about 21 km), Matayum Lagoon (beach, about 21 km).

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

22 places on Spotwander: 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 beaches & coast, 1 waterfall, 1 cave, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest river spot to Placer?

Guinauayan Island, about 8 km by road; Nagarao Island (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Placer?

Matayum Lagoon, about 21 km by road; Porta Vega Beach (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Placer?

Start in Placer, visit Guinauayan Island, then Nagarao Island, then Nabugtu Island, then Kalanay Cave, then Matayum Lagoon, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.