Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Polanco

Polanco is a town in Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,817 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 69 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dipolog City Watchtower (7 km), Jose Rizal's Farm (10 km) and Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km).

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Polanco, Philippines
Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Polanco at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,817
Coordinates
8.5329° N, 123.3617° E
Places within 50 km
146 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Polanco

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

84 churches within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is Seventh Day Adventist Church (1 km); the best-known is Dipolog City Watchtower (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Polanco

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is D' Zamoras Beach (6 km); the best-known is Aliguay Island (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Polanco

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Polanco

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is Jose Rizal (1 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal's Farm (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polanco

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is 3,003 Steps to Linabo Peak (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Polanco

8 museums within 100 km of Polanco. The closest is Dipolog Diocesan Museum & CIHM Building (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Polanco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polanco
  2. 18 km The Old Town of Dapitan · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  3. 12 km Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  4. 5 km Dipolog City Watchtower · church, Zamboanga del Norte
  5. 12 km Jose Rizal's Farm · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  6. 18 km Sungkilaw Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  7. 20 km Back to Polanco

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    Within 15 km of Polanco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polanco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6984Seventh Day Adventist Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1637D' Zamoras Beach (6 km)
    Waterfalls920Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km)
    Other attractions1719ACE Medical Center Dipolog (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Jose Rizal (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4133,003 Steps to Linabo Peak (7 km)
    Museums68Dipolog Diocesan Museum & CIHM Building (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape (22 km)
    Caves06Canghailing Cave (88 km)
    Parks45Plaza Magsaysay (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Sultan's Farmville (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Piñahon Island (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Duminagat (47 km)

    Polanco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polanco?

    Dipolog City Watchtower (church, about 7 km), Jose Rizal's Farm (heritage site, about 10 km), Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (waterfall, about 10 km), The Old Town of Dapitan (heritage site, about 18 km), Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao (attraction, about 19 km), Sungkilaw Falls (waterfall, about 20 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls, 17 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Polanco?

    Seventh Day Adventist Church, about 1 km by road; Polanco SDA Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Polanco?

    D' Zamoras Beach, about 6 km by road; Krishaz By the Bay (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Polanco?

    Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, about 10 km by road; Sungkilaw Falls (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polanco?

    Start in Polanco, visit The Old Town of Dapitan, then Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, then Dipolog City Watchtower, then Jose Rizal's Farm, then Sungkilaw Falls, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polanco?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Polanco

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